Lead Coach – Boys Development Centre – U11 Head Coach

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Colchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Colchester United Community Foundation (CUCF) is seeking a passionate U11 Lead Coach to join our Boys Development Centre for the 2026/2027 season. You will help young players develop their technical and tactical confidence within the Colchester United player pathway.

The role involves delivering engaging football sessions and working within a structured development environment for players aged U6–U16; DBS checks and references are required. Closing Date: Monday 28 September 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching youth football.
• Willingness to work within a development pathway.
• DBS checks will be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead coaching sessions for U11 Boys Development Centre.
• Support players' technical and tactical development.
• Collaborate with the Colchester United Academy pathway.

Skills

Football coaching

Session planning

Child development

Job description

Are you an experienced grassroots football coach looking for your next challenge?

Colchester United Community Foundation (CUCF) is looking for a passionate and enthusiastic U11 Lead Coach to join our Boys Development Centre for the 2026/2027 season.

CUCF delivers high-quality participation, health and inclusion, and education programmes to over 9,000 children, young people, and adults across the region each week. The Boys Development Centre (U6–U16) plays a key role in supporting the Colchester United Academy—one of only two League Two clubs in England to hold Category 2 status—by providing a structured talent pathway for players within the local community.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a coach who enjoys working with young players and wants to develop their own coaching journey within the Colchester United player pathway.

You may currently be coaching your child’s grassroots team, working within a local grassroots club, or already have experience in a football development environment. Whatever your background, if you are passionate about helping young players develop, creating positive experiences and delivering engaging football sessions, we would love to hear from you.

The Boys Development Centre provides a structured development environment for players aged U6–U16, supporting the wider Colchester United Academy pathway. As a U11 Lead Coach, you will play an important role in developing on the foundations for players' technical and tactical confidence, creativity, and love to improve and develop their potential.

For more information, please see our Boys Development Centre – U11 Head Coach Job Pack –

Please note that the job will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks.

Closing Date: Monday 28th September 2026 (Please note this may be sooner if a suitable candidate is found)