Football Coach - Youth Academy

About the role

Ellevate Football Academy is looking for a passionate and committed Football Coach to plan, deliver and evaluate high-quality coaching sessions within its academy programme. The role develops players' technical, tactical, physical and psychological abilities while creating a safe, positive and inspiring environment for players across multiple age groups.

Key responsibilities

• Design and deliver age-appropriate training sessions following the academy curriculum
• Foster enjoyment, discipline, teamwork and personal growth
• Monitor and track player progress with structured assessment tools and give constructive feedback to players and parents/guardians
• Ensure sessions follow safeguarding and welfare standards and represent the academy's values of respect, excellence and unity
• Take part in coach education, workshops and continuous professional development
• Assist in talent identification and progression pathways, and support matches, tournaments and events
• Build relationships with schools, venues and community partners and help market the programme

Required profile

• Minimum UEFA coaching licence Level 1 to 3 depending on the age group coached
• Valid First Aid and Safeguarding Children certificates
• Proven coaching experience with youth and/or academy players, in academies, clubs or schools
• Experience planning structured football programmes and developing players through age phases
• Experience organising matches, tournaments or camps; exposure to multicultural environments

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of football coaching methods for ages 5 to 18 plus
• Ability to adapt coaching style to children, youth and performance players
• Excellent verbal and written communication and motivation skills
• Organisational, time management and relationship management skills

What we offer

• A competitive salary package
• Annual flight allowance
• Private medical insurance
• End of service benefit and tax-free salary
• Lifestyle discounts