Football Specialist (Summer 2026)

UKLC; Brookmans Park, Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational provider in the UK is looking for a passionate Football Specialist to deliver an engaging football programme for international students. You will work closely with activity leaders to create a safe and motivating environment. Responsibilities include coaching, maintaining equipment, and providing feedback. The ideal candidate must have a UEFA C licence and great communication skills. This role offers flexible hours and the chance to inspire young learners during their summer experience.

Qualifications

• Experience of coaching and working with young people.
• Experience coaching football.
• Experience of working in a summer school.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a safe and engaging football programme for students.
• Ensure all equipment is maintained and in place for activities.
• Participate in team meetings and provide feedback.

Skills

Coaching young people

Football coaching

Communication skills

Motivational skills

Education

UEFA C licence or equivalent

First Aid qualification

Job description

Football Specialist

At UKLC, we provide residential and homestay English language and activity programmes for international students aged 8-17 years.

Our aims are simple: to Educate, Inspire and Enrich future generations. We are passionate about providing life-changing experiences for young international learners.

As a Football Specialist, you will be responsible for delivering a safe, inclusive, and dynamic football programme. Working closely with the Excursion and Activity Manager, you will create an environment where students feel motivated, supported, and excited to participate.

If you are looking for a residential or full-time position, there is the opportunity to combine a football specialism with an Activity Leader or Sport and Activity Instructor role. Please email [e-mail] for more information.

Job Description

• Contract Type: Fixed Term
• Reporting to: Excursion and Activity Manager and Sport Coordinator (if applicable)
• Opportunity for Progression: Sport Coordinator or Excursion and Activity Manager

Pre-Summer Preparation

• Attend the pre-summer online training
• Attend the company and activity team inductions

Summer Delivery

• Deliver an engaging football programme ensuring that the students are involved and enthusiastic
• Prepare and deliver the football programme with the support of the Excursion and Activity Manager and Activity Coordinator
• Maintain and be responsible for all activity equipment, materials and registers
• Ensure that all equipment and materials are in place for the start of an activity and returned at the end
• Maintain the good name and reputation of UKLC at all times
• Participate in team meetings

Feedback, Communication and Administration

• Feedback regularly to the Activity Coordinator and Excursion and Activity Manager
• Read, understand and sign off to all risk assessments for the football programme
• Deal quickly and effectively with student and group leader queries regarding the football programme
• Regularly help to update information regarding the football programme on the noticeboard
• Maintain accident and damage records
• Complete exit feedback at the end of your contract

Safeguarding and Professionalism

• UKLC is committed to implementing our Safeguarding policies and procedures. Click here to read our Safeguarding policy. All successful candidates will need to complete Prevent and Safeguarding e-learning
• Read and adhere to the Operating and Safeguarding Handbook, Activity Handbook and maintain good standards of Health and Safety at all times
• Safeguard the welfare and protection of the students in accordance with our Safeguarding Policy
• Dress appropriately at all times
• Work with the team and group leaders to maintain team and student discipline
• Maintain an entirely professional manner at all times and in all dealings with students
• Ensure the safety and welfare of students at all times

Working Hours

• As a Football specialist, you could work between six to twelve sessions per fortnight depending on the centre (see centre information)
• A session is defined as approximately three hours in the morning or afternoon
• If a session is 3-hours or more in length, you will get a half hour break (or two fifteen-minute breaks)

Session Overview

These are approximate and may vary slightly depending on the centre.

Morning Timings

• Hour 1 – 2pm to 3pm; Break 15 minutes
• Hour 2 – 3:15pm to 4:15pm; Break 15 minutes
• Hour 3 – 4:30pm to 5:30pm; Break 15 minutes

Afternoon Timings

• Hour 1 – 2pm to 3pm; Break 15 minutes
• Hour 2 – 3:15pm to 4:15pm; Break 15 minutes
• Hour 3 – 4:30pm to 5:30pm; Break 15 minutes

Salary and Benefits

• Hourly salary of £20.17 (including holiday pay)
• This is a non-residential position
• All salaries are paid monthly in arrears (on the last day of the month)
• Holiday pay is added to your final pay packet

Football Programme Specifics

The programme is built on the basis of giving students with a passion for football an experience to enhance their football skills and knowledge. Players are coached, mentored and encouraged to place equal importance on their studies as they are on their work on the training ground.

The aim of the programme is:

• To ensure that each student player dedicates the same commitment, perseverance and personal discipline to academic achievement as they do to football success
• To instil in all players the importance of always demonstrating a professional, sporting and respectful attitude towards coaches, teachers and their peers
• To develop and nurture each player’s ability to achieve their full potential, both as an individual player and as a member of a team, whatever that level may be
• To encourage young players to develop a winning attitude whilst also showing them how to lose with good grace and take positives from not always succeeding
• To familiarise student players with the particular culture of English football, both on and off the pitch

This job description is an outline of your main responsibilities. Within the context of your contract of employment, the company may, within reason, request you undertake other tasks and duties as needs dictate.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience of coaching and working with young people
• Experience coaching football
• Experience of working in a summer school

Qualifications

• UEFA C licence or equivalent
• First Aid qualification

Skills and Knowledge

• Committed to ensuring the safety of students
• Knowledge of different coaching techniques (see sample programme breakdown below)

Personal Qualities

• Adaptability and flexibility
• Boundless energy and enthusiasm
• Excellent communication and motivational skills
• Willingness to learn and adopt new teaching methods

Legal requirements

• Full right to work in the UK

Safer Recruitment Checks

• Minimum of 2 reference checks
• Enhanced DBS Check
• Overseas Police Check (if applicable)
• Review of the applicant’s online footprint and publicly accessible social media profiles, in line with statutory guidance for safer recruitment
• We will seek to run Prohibited List Checks (if applicable)

Available Centres

• Cheltenham – Dean Close School: 8th July to 19th August; Week 1: Thursday, Saturday and Monday; Week 2: Wednesday, Friday and Monday; Morning and Afternoon
• Hatfield – Queenswood School: 6th July to 3rd August; Monday, Wednesday and Friday; Afternoon Only
• Nantwich – Reaseheath College: 3rd July to 31st July; Week 1: Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday; Week 2: Friday, Tuesday and Thursday; Morning and Afternoon
• Winchester – St Swithun’s School: 13th July to 10th August; Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday; Morning and Afternoon
• York – Bootham School: 5th July to 2nd August; Monday, Wednesday and Friday; Afternoon Only

Join Us!

Play a pivotal role in creating meaningful experiences for young learners. Inspire students and enrich lives. Help deliver a summer students will never forget.

Still need more information? Click here to hear what a summer as part of UKLC’s activity team from some of our previous summer teams!