Junior Academy Lead - Manchester City Football Education, Dallas USA

Based in Dallas, USA, this full-time role leads the delivery and growth of Manchester City Junior Academy programmes across North Texas. You will play an important role in shaping high-quality football experiences for young players while supporting coaching standards, programme development and operational delivery across multiple venues.

Who We Are

Founded in 2013, City Football Group is the world’s leading private owner and operator of football clubs, with teams across the globe connected by a shared belief in doing things differently. Alongside our clubs, we invest in football-related businesses and build partnerships that help the game, and the communities around it, thrive. Everything we do is guided by our purpose: empowering better lives through football. Rooted in more than a century of “City” football, we are proud of the role our clubs play locally and globally, creating positive impact on and off the pitch.

Within our Football Education team, we deliver programmes that bring Manchester City’s coaching philosophy and methodology to life across global football environments. In North Texas, our programmes continue to grow, creating positive and engaging experiences that support player development and community engagement.

The Role

You will lead the day-to-day delivery of Junior Academy programmes across Dallas, helping to ensure coaching, operations and programme activity are delivered to a consistently high standard. Working closely with the Director of Coaching, you will support programme planning, logistics, quality assurance and ongoing programme development across multiple venues.

Alongside operational delivery, you will help oversee football development activity in line with City Football Group coaching methodology and overall programme standards. You will support the management and development of coaching staff while helping to maintain positive relationships with players, parents, venues and wider stakeholders.

You will also contribute to the continued growth of football programmes across North Texas, supporting new initiatives, venue expansion and collaborative working across Football Education operations teams. Through your organisation, communication and leadership approach, you will help create a positive and high-quality football environment across the region.

What You’ll Bring

⚽ UEFA B Licence or equivalent
⚽ Understanding of player pathways and youth football development
⚽ Experience delivering and developing football coaching programmes for junior players
⚽ Ability to build positive relationships with players, parents and stakeholders
⚽ Experience supporting and developing coaches within team environments
⚽ Collaborative and organised approach across operational and football environments

Why Choose Us

Working at City Football Group means being supported to do your best, with the flexibility and encouragement to look after your wellbeing. We are committed to helping our people learn, grow and thrive in a culture built on collaboration, openness and hard work.

As part of our team, you will receive excellent health, dental & vision insurance, with options to fit you and your family’s needs. You will have access to comprehensive and competitive benefit programs, including maternal and paternal leave, commuter, gym membership, and Citi Bike discounts. Your health is important; our wellness strategy focuses on mental and physical wellbeing through in-office and virtual programs as well as annual staff gatherings to celebrate our co-workers in a dynamic, ambitious, fun work environment.

How to Apply

If this role sounds like it is for you, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your application via our careers site by 26 June. We encourage you to apply as soon as you can.

We work with a select group of agency partners and do not accept unsolicited applications. Any CVs submitted without prior agreement will be treated as a direct application.

Equal Opportunities

City Football Group is committed to achieving workforce diversity and we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, national origin, race, age, sex, gender identity, disability - physical or hidden, sexual orientation, veteran status, religious belief, or any other characteristics protected by law. We provide a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We encourage all applicants to reach out if they require any support or accommodations to enable them to thrive throughout our recruitment process. Please contact Hiring@cityfootball.com.

Due to our safeguarding promise, all UK based CFG roles will be subject to a DBS check upon commencing employment with us. This will be either a basic, standard or enhanced check depending on the job role and responsibilities.