Lead Football Coach

Midlands Foxes Football Academy; Kingham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Job summary

Midlands Foxes Football Academy in Evesham is seeking enthusiastic, motivated football coaches to join our growing academy programme, working with children aged 6–13 in a professional football academy environment.

This part-time role offers hands-on coaching with clear development opportunities, a UK-based setting, and weekly pay at £14.00–£40.00 per hour, with responsibilities including delivering structured sessions, assessing players, and communicating with parents.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and motivated coaching approach.
• Ability to deliver structured coaching sessions.
• Willingness to develop through academy pathways.

Responsibilities

• Deliver fun, structured and engaging coaching sessions in line with our Player Development Programme.
• Coach players aged 6–13, supporting both technical and personal development.
• Monitor and assess player performance during training and matches.
• Provide written and verbal feedback to the Centre Manager.
• Manage teams on match days where required.
• Communicate professionally with parents and guardians.
• Support scouting and recruitment activity when appropriate.

Skills

Football knowledge

Coaching delivery

Communication with parents

Education

FA Safeguarding / Child Protection Certificate

FA Emergency First Aid Certificate

Enhanced DBS

Job description

Full job description

About the Role

Midlands Foxes Football Academy is looking for enthusiastic, motivated football coaches to join our growing academy programme in Evesham.

This is an excellent opportunity for aspiring and developing coaches who want hands‑on experience in a professional football academy environment, working with children aged 6–13 years and learning from our highly experienced coaching staff.

Whether you are building your coaching pathway or already experienced, we offer a supportive environment with clear development opportunities.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Deliver fun, structured and engaging coaching sessions in line with our Player Development Programme
• Coach players aged 6–13, supporting both technical and personal development
• Monitor and assess player performance during training and matches
• Provide written and verbal feedback to the Centre Manager
• Manage teams on match days where required
• Communicate professionally with parents and guardians
• Support scouting and recruitment activity when appropriate

What We’re Looking For

We are keen to hear from coaches who bring energy, passion and a desire to develop, even if you are early in your coaching journey.

Essential Requirements:

• Good football knowledge (full training provided)
• FA Safeguarding / Child Protection Certificate
• FA Emergency First Aid Certificate
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain)
• Desire to learn and progress as a coach
• Based in the UK
• Able to travel to the venue (within 40 minutes of Chipping Norton)

Desirable (Not Essential):

• FA Level 1 / UEFA C or above
• FA Youth Modules 1–3
• Experience in an academy or elite coaching environment
• Full UK driving licence

We strongly encourage applications from developing coaches, you do not need elite experience to apply.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £14.00-£40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Licence/Certification:

• FA Level 1 in Football Coaching (preferred)
• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person