Football Coach

Seek Teachers; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school or sports academy in the UAE is seeking a skilled Football Coach. The ideal candidate has a recognized coaching qualification and at least 2 years of coaching experience. Responsibilities include delivering football training sessions and developing players' skills. The role offers a competitive salary of up to AED 9,000/month, housing allowance, and medical insurance. Female candidates from western-trained backgrounds are preferred.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to AED 9,000/month (tax-free)

Housing allowance

Medical insurance

Work visa

Supportive and professional working environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' coaching experience, ideally in a school or youth academy setting.
• Ability to work with students of varying skill levels and backgrounds.
• Good command of English; Arabic is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality football training sessions.
• Promote teamwork, sportsmanship, and a healthy lifestyle.
• Monitor student progress and provide regular feedback.

Skills

Coaching young athletes

Interpersonal skills

Motivational skills

Technical skills development

Education

Recognized coaching qualification (UEFA C / B License, FA Level 2 or equivalent)

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Description

About the Role

We are recruiting a skilled and passionate Football Coach to join a leading school or sports academy in the UAE. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in coaching young athletes, with the ability to develop technical, tactical, and physical aspects of the game in a structured and motivating environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality football training sessions for students across different age groups
• Promote teamwork, sportsmanship, discipline, and a healthy lifestyle
• Develop players’ technical skills, tactical understanding, and physical fitness
• Organize and manage school team selections, matches, and tournaments
• Monitor student progress and provide regular feedback
• Ensure safety and wellbeing of all players during sessions
• Coordinate with PE staff and school leadership on sports programming
• Participate in school events, sports days, and extracurricular activities

Requirements

• Recognized coaching qualification (e.g., UEFA C / B License, FA Level 2 or equivalent)
• Minimum 2 years’ coaching experience, ideally within a school or youth academy setting
• Strong interpersonal and motivational skills
• Ability to work with students of varying skill levels and backgrounds
• Passion for youth development and education through sport
• Good command of English; Arabic is a plus
• Already in the UAE or willing to relocate with valid documents

What We Offer

• Competitive salary up to AED 9,000 / month (tax-free)
• Housing allowance
• Medical insurance
• Work visa
• Supportive and professional working environment with career growth opportunities

To Apply

Please send your CV, coaching certifications, and a short cover letter to:

Minimum Application Requirements

• Qualification: Minimum Qualification Requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Experience: 2 Years
• Type of Staff: Only Female can apply to this job
• Requirement: Must be western trained (USA, Canada, UK, Scotland, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand & South Africa)
• Prefer candidates with international experience
• Open University qualification(s) are NOT accepted
• Additional: