The Football Industry

This is one of the most competitive industries out there, everyone wants to work in this industry because football is the best sport on the planet.

Therefore so many people want to get into it. It can be tricky to get ” your foot in the door” but once you have, as long as you do an excellent job you should be able to stay in. Then you can work your way up the ladder and an exciting journey begins.

Why Work In The Football Industry?

You Love Football!

Working in a job you love really does not feel like work. If you LOVE football then this is the industry for you.

The football industry is the best industry in the world to work in.

It is brilliant to be around the football environment & the highs are high however the lows are also low.

The People You Meet Are Brilliant

Within this industry, the people you meet are really good people. You can spend a lot of time with these people as you travel away a lot so it helps when you work with great people. Each person is on their individual journey within football which is really cool to see.

The Career Pathways Are Really Exciting

It is all about being in the right place at the right time in football. You could be at a club and get the call that another club wants you to work for them, which means someone will have to replace you in your current role. That person will also need to be replaced. It is a constant conveyer belt and you never know where the next opportunity could come from.

The Football Industry

”It Is Not What You Know, But Who You Know”

I am sure you have heard of this saying before, but it is a big part of football. A lot of appointments are internal, the hardest thing is getting your foot in the door at a club. This means you can grow your network & as a result, some fantastic opportunities will come your way.

What Roles Are Available?

There are so many roles within football, a lot of roles you may not even be aware of. Check them out!

Head Coach

First Team Coach

Set Piece Coach

Goalkeeper Coach

Physio

S & C Coach

Sports Scientist

Nutritionist

Player Care Officer

Sport Psychologist

Scout

Performance Analyst

Club Doctor

Safeguarding Officer

Sporting Director

Academy Manager

Academy Coach

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