Role: Academy Coach

Contract: Casual
Location: Playford Road Training Ground and other club locations as required.

The Club:

Following the acquisition of Ipswich Town in April 2021, there has been major
investment throughout the Club under the new management team. The Club is at the
start of an exciting journey to return Ipswich Town to its former glories. The
Academy has a vital role to play in the mission and vision of the Club. The
successful candidate(s) will join the club at one of the most exciting times in its
recent history and the opportunity to play a key role in developing players for our
First Team.

The Academy is now recruiting for several Part-time Coaches to join the dedicated
Academy Team to work across the Foundation and Youth Development phase. The
Academy has a rich history of developing young footballers and the successful
candidates will support players in their journey.

This is a casual role that includes a varied working week potentially including
evening and weekend work over an academy football season.

Interested applicants should send covering letter and full CV to Academy Lead
Foundation Phase Coach, Simon Tricker – simon.tricker@itfc.co.uk or Academy
Lead Youth Development Coach Ben Pugh – ben.pugh@itfc.co.uk. A full job
description can be viewed at itfc.co.uk. The salary offered for this post will be
competitive.

Closing date for applications: Monday 11 July 2022. However, should the right
candidate be appointed prior to that date the position will close earlier.

Safeguarding Statement

Ipswich Town FC is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people

and adults at risk and requires all employees to share this commitment and promote
the welfare of these groups. Applicants will be asked about any previous convictions,
cautions, reprimands, including those that are considered ‘spent’ as defined by the
Rehabilitation Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amended 2013).
Appointment to this role is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check (with
children’s barred list check) and references.
Equality Statement

The successful candidate must ensure a positive commitment towards equality and
diversity by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect
discrimination, victimisation or harassment of any description and to promote positive
working relationships between all internal and external stakeholders.