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Lead Under 18 Coach
Colchester United FC
Colchester United is a professional football club based in Colchester, Essex.
Job Posted- 10 Nov 2026
Status- Full Time
- Permanent
Location- England
Closing date- 17 Nov 2026
Colchester United is looking for a Lead Under 18 Coach to maximise the potential of its U18 players.
The Role
You will give players the best chance of earning post-scholarship contracts by planning, delivering and reviewing the U18 coaching and games programmes set out in the Academy Performance Plan.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, deliver and review the U18 coaching and games programmes
- Help create an “extras culture” to maximise players’ development time
- Use multidisciplinary support to develop players
- Work with the Head of Education to support players’ SEP and HE qualifications
- Oversee six-weekly development plans and reviews
- Assess player performance every 12 weeks
- Contribute to scholarship and PDP sign, retain and release decisions
Key Details
- Location: Colchester
- Contract: Full-time, permanent
How to Apply
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