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Academy Youth Development Phase Lead
Wrexham AFC
Wrexham AFC are a professional football club based in Wrexham, North Wales. Formed in 1864 by a group of cricketers looking for a winter sport, Wrexham are now the third oldest professional football club in the world.
Job Posted- 8 Nov 2026
Status- Full Time
- Permanent
Location- Wales
Closing date- 22 Nov 2026
Wrexham AFC is looking for an Academy Youth Development Phase (YDP) Lead to drive the development of its young players.
The Role
Working closely with the Academy Manager and Academy Head of Coaching, you will develop the coaching strategy and programme for the Youth Development Phase, leading a team of age-specific coaches.
You will make sure a developmental, individual approach to player development is adopted in line with the Academy Performance Plan.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of the coaching curriculum for YDP players
- Oversee age-specific coaches and maintain high standards
- Contribute to multidisciplinary player reviews and progression decisions into the Professional Development Phase
- Deliver individual, small group and team coaching sessions
- Ensure every YDP player has an individual coaching plan, recorded on the Performance Clock
- Help identify and recruit YDP players and review the coaching programme
- Implement safeguarding policies with the Designated Safeguarding Officer
About You
- UEFA A Licence (or working towards it)
- FA Youth Award (assessed – YDP U12–U16, or working towards it)
- FA EFAiF first aid qualification
- A current FA/FAW Safeguarding Children Workshop certificate (or willingness to complete within one month)
- The ability to lead staff and change
Key Details
- Location: Wrexham (LL12 0DL)
- Contract: Permanent, full time
- Salary: Competitive
- Benefits include a health cash plan, enhanced holidays, pension and sick leave, wellbeing time off and a volunteering day
- Reference: RR1732643WreAYDPL
- Closing date: 22 November 2026
How to Apply
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