Head Football Coach

JR United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a rapidly growing football coaching company as an Area Manager. You will lead exciting school-based programmes focusing on children aged 5-11, with opportunities for career growth and additional coaching qualifications. A company vehicle and fuel card are provided along with a fun, energetic working environment.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Bonus scheme

Access to coaching & PE qualifications

Career growth

Qualifications

• FA Level 2 Coaching Badge required.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience coaching children aged 5–11.
• 21+ years old with a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead school-based football programmes for children.
• Work alongside another coach to deliver engaging sessions.
• Grow into new areas like nurseries and evening programmes.

Skills

Coaching children aged 5–11

Organisation skills

High-energy sessions

Education

FA Level 2 Coaching Badge

Tools

DBS check

First Aid certifications

Safeguarding certifications

Job description

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? We’re Hiring: Area Manager – Football Coaching (Full-Time)

? Location: Witney Based (OX28) Primary schools across the region (travel required)

? Company Car + Fuel Card + Bonus Scheme + Career Progression

Are you a passionate football coach who loves working with kids and making a real impact through sport? We're a rapidly growing football coaching company, and we're looking for a fun, energetic, and organised Area Manager to help lead and deliver our exciting school-based football programmes—complete with our inflatable football pitch!

You’ll be working alongside another coach to run engaging sessions for children aged 5–11, with opportunities to grow into new areas like nurseries and evening programmes as the company expands.

? What You’ll Get:

• A company vehicle and fuel card
• Access to additional coaching & PE qualifications
• Clear career growth and increasing pay as we expand

What You’ll Need:

• FA Level 2 Coaching Badge
• 2+ years’ experience coaching children aged 5–11
• 21+ years old with a full UK driving licence (1+ year)
• Fun, outgoing personality with strong organisation skills
• A love for creating high-energy, child-focused sessions

? Nice to Have (but not essential):

• DBS check, Safeguarding & First Aid certifications
• (Don’t have them yet? We can help you get them.)

? Working Hours:

Monday to Friday, up to 35 hours/week (8:30–3:30 or 10:30–5:30) + driving time

Optional weekend hours available

If you're ready to lead, inspire, and grow with a company that’s serious about fun, we want to hear from you!

? Apply now or message us directly to learn more.