Football Coach

Wcg; Moreton Morrell; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

WCG College in Warwickshire is seeking a part-time Football Academy Coach for 18.5 hours per week. The role is pro rata, with a salary of £14,781 per annum.

You will coach 16-19 male academy squads, recruit players, develop partnerships with local clubs, monitor progress, and help build the Football Academy structure across the organisation. Attendance at fixtures and minibus driving are included.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of football coaching and youth development.
• Coaching certificates relevant to youth football.
• Ability to mentor and develop coaches within football at WCG.

Responsibilities

• Coaching of the 16-19 male Football Academy squads.
• Support and develop partnerships with local football clubs.
• Reporting and monitoring players progress.
• Performance and results of WCG representative teams.
• Ensure quality of coaching and performance throughout the organisation.
• Mentor and guide other coaches within football at WCG.
• Develop development/enrichment football offers for college students.
• Develop community and 14-16 centre of excellence programmes as required.
• Build and develop a Football Club structure from youth to adult.

Skills

Football coaching

Youth development

Driving licence

Education

Coaching certificates

Job description

Organisation WCG Salary £29,562 pro rata, per annum Location Moreton Morrell, Warwickshire Contract type Permanent (Part time) Closing date 1 November 2026 Job Description This role is pro rata for 18.5 hours/week, so the salary you will be receiving is £14,781 per annum.

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