Lead U15s-U16s Academy Coach

Colchester Academy • colchester, colchester • Posted June 29, 2026

About the Role

Job Purpose

To lead the coaching provision for U15s-U16s academy age group. To maximise the development within this phase and help manage the transition to U18s football.

Report to

Academy Manager & Head of Coaching

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Plan, Do & Review the U15s - U16s coaching programme outlined in the club s Academy Performance Plan
  • Plan, Do & Review the U15s - U16s Games Programme
  • Help create an Extras Culture for the players to maximise their available development time
  • Utilise the Multi-Disciplinary support departments to maximise the programme s potential to develop the U15s - U16s players
  • Oversee 6 Weekly plans and reviews on player development, setting performance targets and creating specific individual development plans for each player
  • Oversee daily and weekly plans and reviews aligned to the individual development plan...