Football Coach UAE

City Football Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading football organization is seeking an ambitious Football Coach in Abu Dhabi, UAE, to deliver coaching sessions to youth of varying abilities. The ideal candidate will have a minimum UEFA C qualification, great communication skills, and a passion for coaching. This position offers a competitive salary along with benefits including housing, medical cover, and transport allowances. Join a growing team where you can make a significant impact on young players' development.

Benefits

Housing

Medical Cover

Transport Allowance

Flights

Visa

Qualifications

• Must hold or obtain relevant safeguarding training as soon as possible.
• Experience coaching in a football environment is essential.
• Proven experience working with players from varying backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Incorporate City Football Group coaching philosophies into the program delivery.
• Support lead staff before, during, and after sessions.
• Organize and deliver the coaching program to Manchester City's standards.
• Maintain professional conduct in all environments.

Skills

Communication skills

Coaching experience

Ability to work with diverse cultures

Education

FA Level 2 / UEFA C qualification

Education in sports coaching or teaching

Job description

Closing Date of Applications – 15 January 2026
Interview Date: Saturday 17 January 2026 at City Football Academy, Manchester

The Role

Are you an ambitious Football Coach[-] looking for a career move to help you reach your potential?

Our team in the UAE is growing, and we’re looking for a talented Coach to deliver sessions to girls and boys of varied ability across multiple programs. You’ll need a L2/UEFA C qualification (minimum), great communication skills, and a desire to learn and improve. Check out the ‘find out more’ section below for more information on what you’ll do as a Manchester City FC Coach in UAE.

We're expanding around the globe, so if you're looking for a long-term career with a company who will help you reach your potential, hit 'Apply'. During the process, you'll learn more about some of the internal progression success stories, as well as future growth plans that you can be a part of.

We strongly encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply for the role; our recruitment team are here to support you with any queries you may have along the way.

Pathways, Opportunity & Development

With the support of an experienced team of Coaches and a world class program, we’re confident we can help take your coaching career to the next level. We’re expanding across the globe, and confident this can be the start of successful career with Manchester City FC.

The Perks

The role carries a competitive salary with the following benefits: Housing, Medical Cover, Transport Allowance, Flights and Visa.

Your Impact

• Ensure all the City Football Group coaching philosophies, methodology and principles are incorporated into the delivery of the program
• Support the lead staff pre, during and post delivery
• Support the wider team with reviewing deliveries and making suggestions to better the program
• Work both individually and collectively as part of a team in ensuring the project is delivered to the required levels and expectations
• Support the City Football Middle East office with local and regional activations
• Organise, structure and deliver the coaching program in a standard that represents Manchester City
• Maintain professional conduct always in both on and off field environments

What we are looking for

• FA Level 2 / UEFA C minimum
• Member of a FA to maintain Coach License or International equivalent
• Education in sports coaching or teaching
• Post-holder must hold, or obtain at the earliest opportunity, the relevant safeguarding training (i.e. FA Safeguarding Children Workshop)
• Experience coaching in a football environment
• Proven experience working with players from varying backgrounds and cultures

Find out more about our UAE Programs:

• Abu Dhabi Cup 2025:
• Abu Dhabi League 2024:
• Manchester City Football Schools – UAE:

Socials

• Man City Abu Dhabi League:
• City Football Schools- UAE:
• Man City Abu Dhabi Cup: