Football Coach

Warwickshire College Group (WCG); Moreton Morrell; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Warwickshire College Group (WCG) Sport seeks a part-time Football Academy coach to lead the 16-19 squads and recruit top talent for the academy within the college system.

The role requires extensive football coaching knowledge, youth development expertise, and coaching certificates, plus a full UK driving licence and minibus qualification or willingness to obtain one. You will work with clubs, attend fixtures, and mentor fellow coaches.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of football coaching and youth development.
• Well connected and respected throughout the Game.
• Coaching experience at professional level.
• Must be over 25 years of age.
• Relevant, updated coaching certificates.
• Experienced coach at Youth Level.
• Knowledge of College Football and working to Governing Body rules.
• Full clean UK Driving Licence.
• Mini Bus Licence or willingness to obtain once in post.

Responsibilities

• Coaching of the 16-19 male Football Academy squads.
• Support and develop partnership with local Football Clubs.
• Reporting and monitoring of players progress throughout.
• Performance and results of WCG representative Football teams.
• Ensure quality of coaching and performance throughout the organisation.
• Mentor, monitor progress and development and guide other coaches.
• Develop total development/enrichment football offer across college.
• Attend fixtures and drive players in a WCG minibus.

Skills

Football coaching

Youth development

Professional coaching

Education

Coaching certificates

Job description

BACKGROUND TO THE POST

As one of the largest further and higher education colleges in the UK, with unique colleges across two counties, we aim to deliver learning experiences which lead to the development of wider skill bases and improved destinations for all of our students.

This role is pro rata, so the salary you will be receiving is £14,781 per annum, for 18.5 hours/week

WCG Sport

Our mission: "Developing Talent, Achieving Excellence" reflects our dedication to nurturing raw talent, encouraging resilience, and inspiring ambition. Through innovative coaching, strong community ties, and a focus on leadership,

WCG Sport aims to build a pathway for success that empowers athletes, enriches the local community, and paves the way for future sports leaders.

Our five core values are the foundation of everything we do:

• Excellence
• Resilience
• Innovation
• Community
• Leadership

These principles ensure that every athlete, partner, and community member we engage with is part of an environment that inspires greatness and drives meaningful impact.

Join WCG Sport and experience a supportive, dynamic environment designed to help you reach your goals, whether in sports, academics, or leadership.

Your journey to excellence starts here.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

• Coaching, development and training the players of the 16-19yrs Football Academy
• Recruitment of players for WCG Football Academy, ensuring the highest quality of delivery and performance in football throughout the WCG organisation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coaching of the 16-19 male Football Academy squads
• Support and develop the partnership with local Football Clubs
• Reporting and monitoring of players progress throughout
• Performance and results of WCG representative Football teams
• Ensure quality of coaching and performance throughout the organisation
• Mentor, monitor progress and development as well as guide other coaches within football at WCG.
• Develop and assist a total development / enrichment football offer for WCG students across college
• Develop a 14-16 centre of excellence programme, as required
• Develop community adult football opportunities as requested
• Build and develop a Football Club structure from young players to adult incorporating the Sports Academy model
• Responsibility for Football Academy budgets
• Coaching of Female Football Academy when required
• Support and administration of football at WCG
• Develop training programmes and plans in line with college policies and procedures
• Attend fixtures and drive players in a WCG minibus
• Attend college delivered ‘Teaching Essentials’ training

In addition to the particular requirements and characteristics of individual roles, all people employed by WCG College are expected to actively support the achievement of the College’s goals and, at all times, both internally and externally, to behave in a manner consistent with the College’s mission and values.

OFFERS OF WORK

For the successful candidate a conditional offer of work will be made. Our offer of work will be conditional upon a number of mandatory pre-employment checks, to include but not limited to: DBS, Barred List check, right to work check, internet search, TRA check (academic posts).

ESSENTIAL ATTAINMENTS

• Extensive knowledge of football coaching and youth development.
• Well connected and respected throughout the Game.
• Coaching experience at professional level.
• Must be over 25 years of age
• Relevant, updated coaching certificates.
• Experienced coach at Youth Level.
• Demonstrates commitment to youth player development and the context of collegiate sport.
• Knowledge of College Football and working to Governing Body rules and regulations.
• Full clean UK Driving Licence
• Mini Bus Licence or willingness to obtain once in post