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Casual Pre-Academy Talent ID Coach
Portsmouth FC
Portsmouth Football Club is a professional football club based at Fratton Park, Portsmouth.
Job Posted- 24 Oct 2026
Status- Part Time
- Zero Hours
Location- England
Closing date- 30 Oct 2026
Portsmouth Football Club is looking for a Casual Pre-Academy Talent ID Coach to combine scouting assignments with coaching for its youngest players.
The Role
You will carry out scouting assignments, mostly within 30 miles of Portsmouth, and coach midweek sessions and weekend matches in line with the academy curriculum. Work is on Monday and Tuesday evenings and at weekends.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver training sessions in line with the academy coaching curriculum
- Take responsibility for player safety and welfare from arrival to departure
- Carry out scouting assignments and record reports on the academy database
- Keep the Head of Academy Recruitment informed of scouting outcomes
- Build relationships with schools and grassroots clubs
- Attend scouting meetings and CPD events
About You
- Previous coaching or scouting experience with young players, including U7–U8 coaching
- FA Talent ID Level 1 and UEFA C Licence
- Emergency first aid and safeguarding children certificates
- Full, clean driving licence and regular access to a vehicle
- Right to work in the UK
- Desirable: FA Talent ID Level 2, UEFA B Licence, FA Youth Award and experience in an EPPP academy
Key Details
- Location: PFC training ground and venues across Portsmouth
- Contract: Casual (Monday and Tuesday evenings and weekends)
- Pay: £42.75 per scouting assignment, £34 per coaching session, £49.51 per home match session and £63.03 per away match session
- Travel expenses reimbursed at agreed rates
- A satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure is required
- Closing date: 30 October 2026
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