Job Description

About Pro Football Academy

Pro Football Academy is the UK's leading private football coaching organisation. Established in 2014, we now operate

150+ academies across the UK, Europe, USA and the Middle East

, delivering high-quality player development framework built around our proven technical and holistic coaching methodology.

We coach over

9000 children each week

, and our mission is clear:

Deliver the highest standard of grassroots football coaching operations in the world, focusing on the player and the person.

With a full-time team based in Manchester and a structured operational model, we blend elite-level coaching standards with exceptional customer service, safeguarding, and experience management.

The Role

We are looking for an outstanding

Regional Academy Manager (RAM)

to take ownership of our

Yorkshire, North East & Scotland region

.
This is a high-impact role responsible for the operational excellence, coaching quality, recruitment, and growth of all academies within the region.

You will be the key link between Head Office and your coaches on the ground--ensuring they feel supported, motivated, and delivering against our standards.

Key Responsibilities Operational Delivery

Conduct

academy site visits 4 days per week

, ensuring each location meets PFA operational and safeguarding standards. Lead audits, observe coaching teams, and maintain excellence across every academy. Oversee regional performance, reporting quality scores, concerns, and improvements.

Coaching & Development

Mentor, support, and develop Head Coaches and Academy Coaches. Drive the implementation of our syllabus, coaching philosophy, and weekly communication packs. Deliver in-person coaching CPD where needed.

Recruitment & Staffing

Lead the recruitment of new Academy Coaches within the region. Conduct online and in-person interviews (with training provided). Support new staff through onboarding and induction processes.

Customer Experience & Growth

Maintain strong relationships with players and parents. Support new academy launches and drive retention across the region. Problem-solve operational issues and maintain consistently high standards.

What We're Looking For

Experience in coaching, sport development, education, or operational management. Strong communication and leadership skills. Confident decision-maker with high personal standards. Comfortable travelling daily and managing a large territory. Someone who is passionate about youth development and ready for a role with variety, responsibility, and autonomy.

What We Offer

Starting amount of 30,000 base salary Up to 5,000 annual performance bonus Company car Company laptop and phone All travel expenses paid Full training and ongoing development Clear, structured progression within the leading coaching organisations in the country A genuinely meaningful role making an impact on thousands of young players

Working Pattern

Monday - Friday only

4 days out on academy visits

(across Yorkshire, North East & Scotland)

1 day working from home

for admin, recruitment & operations

No weekends

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company car Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Work from home
Work Location: On the road