Academy Manager

Overview

South London Girls Football Academy provides girls across Southwark, Lewisham and Bromley with high-quality, professional coaching in a supportive, structured and aspirational environment. We develop well-rounded players and people
, supporting pathways into professional clubs where appropriate.

We are now seeking an Academy Manager / Director of Coaching — a values-led leader who will work alongside the Academy Director to shape the technical, operational and cultural direction of the academy. This is a pivotal appointment for the next phase of our growth.

To lead and elevate the technical and coaching delivery across SLGFA, ensuring all sessions, staff and centres meet the academy’s high standards. The role shapes player development, mentors coaches, maintains operational excellence, and contributes strategically to the academy’s continued impact and reputation.

• Player- and people-centred — empathetic and committed to the holistic development of young people.
• Values-driven — demonstrating integrity, consistency, professionalism and safeguarding excellence.
• Organised and proactive — with strong attention to detail and high standards.
• Collaborative — able to build trusting relationships with players, parents, coaches and clubs.
• Ambitious for the women’s and girls’ game — passionate about raising standards and expanding opportunity.
• Calm, dependable and solution-focused in fast-moving or pressured environments.

• Number of players retained in each centre and age group.
• Increase in player numbers per centre.
• Number of players involved in professional club select programs.
• Evident coach improvement through structured mentoring and CPD.
• All sessions starting and ending on time at each venue.
• Record of attendance for all sessions and target of 80%+ for all players.

Must Have:

• UEFA B Licence or higher
• Experience in a professional club or community foundation
• Experience in girls’ football

Desirable:

• 3+ years in an academy, ETC or RTC
• Coaching or staff mentoring experience
• Programme or football operations management
• Sports-related degree
• DBS, Safeguarding Children and Emergency First Aid in Football

• Part-time permanent position (6-month probationary period)
• £650-800 per month (approx. 5 coaching hours + 4 admin hours per week)
• Flexibility for additional hours during key periods
• Additional benefits

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Join us in shaping the future of girls’ football in South London.