Posted 13 June, 2026
Lead YDP Coach
EFL
Newport, Newport NP10, United Kingdom
Other
Reference: 1922789705
About The Role
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join the Newport County AFC Academy Coaching Department.
The Academy is seeking to recruit a Lead YDP Coach responsible for implementing, monitoring and enhancing the Academy coaching programme in the Youth Development Phase age groups. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in developing players in line with Newport County AFC's training/games programme and will work closely with the Academy Manager, Head of Coaching, Head of Schoolboy Football & Operations, coaching and performance staff to optimise player development.
About The Candidate
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
1
UEFA B licence outfield award
•
2
UEFA A license outfield award
•
3
FA Youth Module 3 (assessed)
•
4
FA Advanced Youth Award
•
5
Recognised First Aid Qualification (Emergency Aid)
•
6
EFAiFor Level 2 First Aid Equivalent
•
7
DBS Check
•
8
PTLLS or other teaching qualification
•
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
9
Extensive knowledge and experience of the role and the position
•
10
Experience working across academy age groups
•
11
Experience working with young professional players
•
12
Understanding of the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP)
•
13
Experience of scouting & talent identification processes and procedures
•
14
IT skills to include the ability to use Football Intelligence Platform (FIP) software and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook)
•
15
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
•
Attitude/Behaviours
16
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
•
17
A genuine team player
•
18
A reliable individual
•
Personal Qualities
19
Displays a high level of discretion
•
20
Personable with an ability to build individual relationships
•
21
Hardworking and enthusiastic
•
22
Empathetic to young players
•
23
Ability to adapt to changing circumstances
•
24
Loyal and committed
•
About The Club
Safeguarding Statement
Newport County AFC is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to endorse this commitment.
This post requires Enhanced Criminal Records Checks and may include checks against the Barred Lists, as such it is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). Therefore all convictions including spent convictions that have not been subject to filtering by the DBS should be declared".
Relevant information and / or documents will be distributed as part of the recruitment process.
E & D Statement
Newport County AFC Academy is committed to providing services which embrace diversity and that promote equality of opportunity.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join the Newport County AFC Academy Coaching Department.
The Academy is seeking to recruit a Lead YDP Coach responsible for implementing, monitoring and enhancing the Academy coaching programme in the Youth Development Phase age groups. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in developing players in line with Newport County AFC's training/games programme and will work closely with the Academy Manager, Head of Coaching, Head of Schoolboy Football & Operations, coaching and performance staff to optimise player development.
About The Candidate
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
1
UEFA B licence outfield award
•
2
UEFA A license outfield award
•
3
FA Youth Module 3 (assessed)
•
4
FA Advanced Youth Award
•
5
Recognised First Aid Qualification (Emergency Aid)
•
6
EFAiFor Level 2 First Aid Equivalent
•
7
DBS Check
•
8
PTLLS or other teaching qualification
•
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
9
Extensive knowledge and experience of the role and the position
•
10
Experience working across academy age groups
•
11
Experience working with young professional players
•
12
Understanding of the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP)
•
13
Experience of scouting & talent identification processes and procedures
•
14
IT skills to include the ability to use Football Intelligence Platform (FIP) software and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook)
•
15
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
•
Attitude/Behaviours
16
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
•
17
A genuine team player
•
18
A reliable individual
•
Personal Qualities
19
Displays a high level of discretion
•
20
Personable with an ability to build individual relationships
•
21
Hardworking and enthusiastic
•
22
Empathetic to young players
•
23
Ability to adapt to changing circumstances
•
24
Loyal and committed
•
About The Club
Safeguarding Statement
Newport County AFC is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to endorse this commitment.
This post requires Enhanced Criminal Records Checks and may include checks against the Barred Lists, as such it is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). Therefore all convictions including spent convictions that have not been subject to filtering by the DBS should be declared".
Relevant information and / or documents will be distributed as part of the recruitment process.
E & D Statement
Newport County AFC Academy is committed to providing services which embrace diversity and that promote equality of opportunity.
