Academy Player Care Officer

Coventry City Football Club is an ambitious, forward-thinking organisation with a proud heritage and a clear vision for the future. We are growing both on and off the pitch, investing in our people, our facilities, and our community. Joining us means being part of a progressive club where every role contributes to success, innovation is encouraged, and excellence is recognised. We offer the unique opportunity to work in a high-performance sporting environment while being part of a supportive, values-driven team that is shaping the next chapter of our journey. At Coventry City, you won’t just be working for a football club, you’ll be part of a movement.

What We Can Offer

At Coventry City Football Club, we know that success on the pitch comes from creating the right culture off it. That’s why we put people first. When you join us, you’ll become part of a supportive and close-knit team where collaboration and camaraderie are at the heart of everything we do.

We offer a mix of office, matchday, and community-based opportunities. Our team enjoys regular lunches together, plenty of free coffee to keep you fuelled, and a friendly, open environment where ideas are listened to and celebrated.

As part of the Sky Blue Army, you’ll also benefit from access to unique experiences that only football can provide, from being part of matchday excitement to contributing to projects that inspire our fans and community. We’re committed to investing in your growth too, offering development opportunities to help you thrive in your role and shape your career with us.

At CCFC, you won’t just find a job – you’ll find pride, purpose, and a team that feels like family.

The Role

We are recruiting a new member of our Education and Personal Development team in the form of a Player Care Officer

The successful candidate will play an active role in developing working relationships with both academy players and staff, providing off field support as part of the wider MDT, arrange and led age specific workshops as part of the Academy's bespoke life skills programme and play a key part in supporting the entry and exit of players to and from the Academy.

Role Responsibilities

Designing and delivering of the Academy’s Beyond the Ball Life Skills programme for the U9 to U21 age groups.

Responsibility for the implementation of the Academy’s Induction and Exit Strategy process for all young people within the programme.

Leading the recruitment and management of host family provision for Academy scholars.

Supporting the academic development of the young people within the Academy

Constantly evaluating and evolving the Academy’s mental health and wellbeing strategy for all young people and Academy staff

Sitting on weekly and six weekly multidisciplinary reviews to discuss player development in relation to player care and wellbeing.

Supporting the Academy’s ‘Player & Parent Voice’ programme, gaining meaningful feedback on Academy life and implementing changes when appropriate.

Qualifications

Degree in sport related subject/sport psychology (desirable)

Level 3 Certificate in Athlete Personal Development and Lifestyle (desirable)

FA Safeguarding Qualification (desirable)

Experience

Pastoral/mentoring experience or experience of working with young people

Knowledge of elite football - EPPP

Passion for working in a high-performance sporting environment

Safeguarding

We are dedicated to protecting and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Our Club is committed to maintaining safer recruitment practices. An enhanced DBS check is mandatory for this role.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Coventry City FC proudly champions equal opportunity! We believe in fairness for all, ensuring our recruitment and selection practices respect every individual's unique background. We warmly invite applicants from every background, celebrating diversity in race, nationality, religion, gender, age, and ability.

Join the Sky Blue Army – shaping the future of Coventry City FC on and off the pitch