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Academy Director (Women’s Programme) – Be Part of a Legacy Bigger Than the Game
At Al-Qadsiah Club we’re creating more than teams—we’re crafting a legacy that goes beyond the game, making an impact both on and off the field. Driven by ambition, synergy, and innovation, we aim to inspire generations while shaping the future of Saudi sports.
This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to be part of something larger than yourself. At Al-Qadsiah, you’ll play a key role in shaping our legacy, contributing to the nation’s sports vision, and making history every step of the way.
Overview:
As the Academy Director at Al-Qadsiah Club, you will lead the strategic, operational, and cultural development of the club’s women’s academy programme. You will be responsible for creating a clear player development pathway, implementing a unified football methodology, and developing high-performing coaches and staff to produce players capable of progressing into senior football.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership and Strategy
- Define and implement the academy’s long-term vision in alignment with the club’s football philosophy
- Lead all academy operations across the U11–U17 age groups, ensuring excellence in coaching, performance, and player care
- Build a high-performance culture centred on development, discipline, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Manage academy staffing structures, recruitment processes, and performance reviews
- Collaborate with senior team staff to ensure alignment in playing philosophy and player progression pathways
Coaching and Coach Development
- Design and oversee a comprehensive coach development programme across all age groups
- Mentor and support coaches through observation, feedback, and CPD delivery
- Ensure coaching delivery aligns with the academy’s game model and methodology
- Develop coaching competencies and progression frameworks for staff
- Promote modern, evidence-based coaching practices throughout the programme
Player Development and Pathways
- Establish and oversee a clear player pathway from U11 through to the senior team
- Lead the implementation of Individual Development Plans (IDPs) for all players
- Ensure age-appropriate development models are applied across technical, tactical, physical, and psychological domains
- Lead talent identification and recruitment strategies within the region
- Monitor player progression using performance data and development insights
Football Methodology
- Develop and implement a club-wide playing philosophy and training methodology across the academy
- Ensure consistency in game model principles, session design, and coaching delivery
- Align methodology with long-term athlete development principles
- Integrate physical development, athleticism, and injury prevention into training programmes
- Continuously evolve academy methodology in line with global best practice while respecting local context
Performance and Multidisciplinary Integration
- Work closely with medical, performance, and analysis teams to deliver holistic player development
- Ensure alignment between physical development, technical and tactical training, player welfare, and load management
- Implement monitoring systems to track training load, growth, maturation, and player readiness
- Promote collaboration across all academy departments
Operations and Governance
- Oversee academy scheduling, fixtures, and competition programmes
- Ensure safeguarding, welfare, and compliance standards are consistently met
- Manage academy budgets in collaboration with senior leadership
- Represent the academy within federation, league, and external football structures
Qualifications
Desirable:
- UEFA Pro Licence
- Experience working within elite or international academy environments
- Background in women’s football development
- Knowledge of the Middle East and Saudi football landscape
- Experience integrating performance science and data into development models
Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
Essential:
- Proven leadership experience within a football academy environment
- UEFA A Licence (minimum) or equivalent coaching qualification
- Strong understanding of youth development and long-term player pathways
- Experience designing and implementing football methodologies and development frameworks
- Demonstrated ability to develop coaches and build high-performing teams
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
- Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and complex stakeholder groups
- Strong understanding of player development across technical, tactical, physical, and psychological domains
- Ability to create and maintain a positive, development-focused culture
Desirable:
- Experience within women’s football academies or professional programmes
- Experience using data and performance insights to support player development decisions
- Experience leading academy operations across multiple age groups
- Understanding of safeguarding and player welfare best practice
Why Join Al-Qadsiah?
Be Part of the Legacy: Join a club that’s redefining the future of Saudi sports, striving to lead the competition and set new standards of excellence.
Experience the Culture: Thrive in an environment that values quality, accountability, diversity, synergy, innovation, and ambition, while embracing harmony—this is the Qadsiah Way.
The Executives in Sport Group are retained on behalf of Al Qadsiah SC to make this appointment. All direct applications and CVs will be forwarded to The Executives in Sport Group.
If this role is of interest, then please press the apply button and include a copy of your CV.