Football Coach

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

Key Objectives

• Design and deliver age-appropriate training sessions following the academy curriculum.
• Foster an environment that encourages enjoyment, discipline, teamwork, and personal growth.
• Monitor and track player progress using structured assessment tools.
• Provide constructive feedback to players and parents and guardians.
• Ensure all sessions are conducted safely, adhering to safeguarding and welfare standards.
• Represent the academy positively, promoting values of respect, excellence, and unity.
• Participate in coach education, workshops, and continuous professional development.
• Assist in talent identification and progression pathways.
• Support matches, tournaments, and academy events as required.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with designated schools, venues, and community partners.
• Contribute to marketing efforts to grow the programme, including activities such as distributing pamphlets, community outreach, or direct sourcing of players.

Set of Required Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours

Desired Qualifications

• Minimum UEFA coaching licence Level 1 to 3 depending on age group coached
• Valid First Aid and Safeguarding Children certificates

Desired Experience

• Proven coaching experience with youth and or academy players
• Previous coaching experience in academies, clubs, or schools with different ages and ability levels
• Experience in planning and delivering structured football programmes
• Track record of developing players' skills and progression through age phases
• Experience in organising and leading team matches, tournaments, or camps
• Exposure to working in multicultural environments and with diverse player backgrounds

Job-Specific Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of football coaching methods for different age groups 5 to 18 plus
• Ability to adapt coaching style to suit children, youth, and performance players
• Excellent communication and motivational skills with players and parents
• Patience, discipline, and the ability to build positive relationships
• Organisational skills to plan sessions, matches, and progression pathways
• Commitment to continuous professional development
• Time management
• Relationship management skills
• Maintaining confidentiality
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written

What We Offer

• A competitive salary package
• Annual flight allowance
• Private medical insurance
• End of service benefit
• Access to lifestyle discounts