Young is a former manager with the likes of Colwyn Bay, Chester FC, Stockport County and Altrincham.
It`s an exciting role for an ambitious club, with the opportunity of enhancing the already strong reputation that FC Halifax has for developing players and progressing careers in to the Football League, Premier League and international football.
Young said: “I have had a few battles over the years competing against FC Halifax Town in management roles, but football management is now behind me. It will now be really nice to be working on the same side with such a progressive club and personally I am really looking forward to getting started and playing my part in bringing future success.”