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U10 Lead Coach
Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur is a world-famous football club based in London. On the pitch, the Club competes in the upper echelons of the English Premier League and is a regular participant in marque UEFA club competitions.
Job Posted- 13 Oct 2025
Status- Full Time
Location- England
Closing date- 27 Oct 2025
Job Purpose
The U10 Lead Coach Lead will co-ordinate and deliver the Academy Coaching and Games Programme for the U10 Academy age group in conjunction with the U9 Assistant Coach
The position will involve working irregular hours (e.g. Evenings / Saturdays / Sundays / Bank Holidays, School Holidays etc) so a flexible candidate is sought.
Key Responsibilities
- In conjunction with the U9 and U10 Cell Lead, design, devise and implement a Season long coaching, games and tournament programme
- Deliver sessions to the Academy U10 age group within the Academy Curriculum/Syllabus and Technical/Tactical Cycle as and when required
- In conjunction with the U9 and U10 Cell Lead, design, devise and deliver Individual Learning Plans (ILP’s) for players within the Academy U10 age group
- Match Day/Tournament preparation and performance for the U10 age group including the selection of Match Day/Tournament squads
- Travel with U10 Tournament Squads (domestic and abroad), providing coaching support and pastoral care that adheres to Academy guidelines/policies
- Attend weekly MDT meetings with U9 and U10 Cell Lead and staff members from other appropriate departments
- Ensure that detailed session plans and a register of attendance are produced for every session each week on the Academy Session Plan Template
- Ensure that detailed Match Analysis Sheets are produced for every game and tournament each week on the Academy Match Analysis Sheet Template
- Ensure that detailed Match and Tournament player reports are produced each week on the Academy Match Report Template
- Ensure that detailed player reports and action plans are produced for all U9 players as per Premier League rules (Every 12 weeks)
- Lead Mid-Season (Christmas) and end of season (April/May/June) Player/Parent meetings with the support of the U9 and U10 Cell Lead
- Deliver analysis sessions and workshops to the U9 age group when required
- Provide the U9 and U10 Cell Lead with a detailed Monthly update on areas of responsibility
- Ensure that data entry (both for training sessions, matches and tournaments) is accurate and up to date on the relevant systems (Kitman Labs) for the U10 age group
- To support the EDC (U10) coaching programmes plus other Academy programmes and activities as well as Talent ID and ‘Area Best’ events when required
- Establish relationships with players and parents of allocated age groups in line with Academy Policies and manage age group specific communication via Club issued devices
- Work closely with Academy Medical, Sports Science, Analysis, Education, Player Care/Safeguarding, Operations and Kit staff regarding the players’ holistic programme and needs.
- Support the U9 and U10 Cell Lead, the Head of Foundation Coaching and the Academy Recruitment team regarding potential trialists/signings
- Support the U9 and U10 Cell Lead and the staff from the Player Care Team with any player release meetings
- Embody the Academy Philosophy and apply to all aspects of interactions with Academy Stakeholders (players, parents & colleagues)
- To support the identification of potential talent in the Elite Development Centre Programme (U10) when required
- Maintain mandatory CPD record, including Club issue DBS check (every three years), UEFA Licence (15 hours of the appropriate level CPD every three years), Advanced Youth Award, FA Safeguarding Children Workshop (every three years), relevant FA Emergency First Aid qualification as per Premier League rules (currently EFAiF – every three years)
What you will bring
Person Specification
Essential
- UEFA B Licence
- FA Advanced Youth Award
- Experienced of working within an Academy environment
- Experience of working within a Multi-Disciplinary Team
- Enhanced DBS Check
Desirable
- UEFA A Licence
- Relevant Undergraduate Degree
Skills & Experience
- Good organisational and personal management skills
- Proficient IT skills (specifically Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to deal with day-to-day issues on own initiative
- Effective time management
- Ability to relate well to children and adults
- Experience of working with children (7–12-year-olds)
- Experience of working to deadlines in a high-pressure environment
Personal Attributes
- Thinks ahead, generates innovative ideas
- Values & respects others, builds relationships, collaborates
- Gets things done, delivers to highest of standards, takes responsibility
- Flexibility and availability at weekends
- Authenticity and integrity
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