Powerhouse Project Academy Intern Coach
Birmingham City Football Club
Permanent | Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)
Location: Knighthead Performance Centre, Redhill Rd, Birmingham B38 9EL
Birmingham City Football Club is on the rise.
With an incredible history dating back to 1875, Birmingham City Football Club is part of an exciting period of accelerated growth and modernisation, and is playing it’s part in once-in-a-generation opportunity to support the transformation of England’s second city as part of the Sports Quarter project.
With significant investment across our football, commercial, and community operations, we are rebuilding the Club for long-term success — on and off the pitch. The journey we’re on involves strengthening our structures, elevating our performance environments, growing our teams, and investing heavily in the people, processes and culture that will define the next chapter of Birmingham City FC.
About the Department
Birmingham City Women FC supports the development of players from the U10s through to the first-team. The Women’s department is made up of the following six sections; Coaching, Medical, Analysis, Performance, Recruitment and Operations. We overlap with our support to ensure that our standards are met as a culture that are lived through our values. Our primary care is towards developing the best players and the best people.
About the Role
Birmingham City Women FC are seeking a reliable and committed Academy Intern who has participated in The Powerhouse Project, to support the development of players within the club’s academy pathway. This role is important to ensure the club maintains high standards of delivery and execution across the youth development phase of the Academy.
About the person
What we're looking for in you
- The ability to engage with young people to create a meaningful and enjoyable learning environment.
- A positive personality, passionate about making a difference.
- Demonstrate curiosity and ambition to develop themselves.
- The ability to work collaboratively and effectively with other coaches and the multi-disciplinary team.
- The ability to communicate clearly and effectively
- Good organisational skills
- A UEFA C / FA Level 2 and / or working towards the UEFA B Licence
- An in-date DBS (To be completed by the club during the recruitment process)
- An FA Level 1 Introduction to First Aid in Football
- An FA Safeguarding Children Certificate
The Benefits of Being Blues
At Birmingham City Football Club, we put people at the heart of everything we do. When you join the Club, you become part of the Blues family — and that comes with a range of benefits designed to support you both inside and outside of work.
- Matchday Tickets
- Blues Store Discount
- Life Assurance
- Volunteering Day
- Pension Scheme
- Eye Care Voucher
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Help@Hand
Safeguarding
Birmingham City Football Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. The safety and wellbeing of all individuals within our care is paramount, and all staff are expected to share and uphold this commitment.
All successful applicants will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, and will be required to complete safeguarding training as part of the recruitment and induction process.
EDI
Birmingham City FC is proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process. Candidates are assessed solely on merit, regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or caring responsibilities.
We value diversity and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. If you require any adjustments to support you during the recruitment or interview process, please let us know when applying.
