Football Performance Lead

Job Purpose

To head, deliver and maintain an elite football programme that encompasses the highest standards of provision for both future professionals and beginners to the sport.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead on Performance Football, all Rossall Football structures, teams, staff and culture
• Oversee the Performance Football Coaching Staff, assessing and improving them.
• Responsible for Playing Structure and Performance of Rossall Teams
• Establish links with National & International Academies to create potential recruitment or placement opportunities.
• Establish exit links for Rossall pupils through clubs, academies, universities or gap years
• Coach on 1st XI teams
• Create and lead an EPPP structure within the Rossall School Community
• Create and structure the Rossall ILP process
• Ensure robust feedback structures are in place for Players, Parents & Staff
• In conjunction with the DoS, identify and work on all player recruitment in football
• In conjunction with the DoS, identify and create international recruitment structures and partnership opportunities
• Lead on all Football departmental meetings
• In conjunction with the Head of Performance create a market leading athletic development programme
• Any other duties assigned by the Assistant Head (Director of Sport)

Other

• Required for Saturday and cup fixtures as agreed with the Assistant Head (Director of Sport) at the commencement of each term
• To safeguard the general health and safety of pupils.
• To participate in all relevant meetings as required.
• Undertake a boarding house duty
• If residing on site, evening gym activity or organised sessions required

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Sports Coaching

• Elite Level Coaching or Playing Experience
• Uefa Pro or A Licence Qualification an advantage
• Experience in elite Sport or Academy Sporting Structures an advantage

Personal Qualities

• A professional, yet caring and compassionate approach to dealing with students
• Conscientiousness, enthusiasm and the ability to sustain long hours during term time, including evenings and weekends
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to develop a rapport with pupils throughout the school
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines
• Conscientiousness, enthusiasm and the ability to sustain long hours during term time, including evenings and weekends
• A positive attitude towards professional development and their own learning

BENEFITS OF SERVICE

The Football Performance Lead will work term time plus six weeks; 2 weeks of Michaelmas Pre Season, 2 weeks of in-season tours and 2 weeks of Summer Camps. The salary is competitive depending on skills and experience.

At Rossall we provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where care for all our staff is an important part of our culture. We employ motivated people who work together to produce excellent outcomes for our staff and students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission and vision statements, and long-term plans for the future.

Our benefits include:

• Generous pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions
• A beautiful campus adjacent to the Irish Sea and within easy reach of Manchester, Liverpool, the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and Pennines
• A supportive Senior Leadership Team and strong, supportive staff community
• Free lunch and refreshments during term-time
• Free parking on site
• Medical centre on site during term time
• Extensive CPD opportunities and financial support for qualifications such as Masters etc
• A generous discount on the School fees of employees’ children attending the School (except the Nursery)

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply, please complete the application form available on the School website, ensuring that your referees include your current or most recent employer. You should also explain clearly why you want to work at Rossall.

KEY DATES

Deadline for submission of applications 12.00 noon on Monday 20th April 2026