Football Coach @ Ellevate Football Academy Dubai

ESM - Events and Sports Management; Dubai; On-site; AED 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Annual flight allowance

Private medical insurance

End of service benefit

Access to lifestyle discounts

Job summary

ESM - Events and Sports Management is seeking a passionate Football Coach to lead high-quality coaching sessions aimed at developing players' skills in a positive environment across multiple age groups.

The successful candidate will design training sessions, monitor player progress, and ensure a safe environment while embodying the values of respect and unity. The role comes with a competitive salary package, annual flight allowance, and private medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Proven coaching experience with youth and or academy players.
• Experience in planning and delivering structured football programmes.
• Track record of developing players' skills and progression through age phases.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver age-appropriate training sessions.
• Monitor and track player progress using structured assessment tools.
• Provide constructive feedback to players and parents.

Skills

Strong knowledge of football coaching methods

Excellent communication and motivational skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Relationship management skills

Education

Minimum UEFA coaching licence Level 1 to 3

Valid First Aid and Safeguarding Children certificates

Job description

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.

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