Men's Football Coach

SchoolBrowse; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 8,200 - 8,500; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed-term contract

Part-time (6 hours/week)

Minibus driving training

Job summary

Hills Road Sixth Form College in Cambridge is seeking an experienced part-time Men’s 1st team Football Coach to join a dedicated sport department. The role is fixed-term, six hours per week, at £26.57 per hour.

You will run pre-season trials, coach the team, select squads and compete in AoC Sport leagues as well as a local college league. The successful candidate will foster technical and tactical growth, build resilience and promote a positive team culture on and off the pitch.

Qualifications

• Hold a current FA coaching qualification.
• Full driving licence held for at least two years with no more than three penalty points.
• Availability to start on 24 August 2026 and finish by 30 April 2027, with pay for any extra sessions if extended.
• Demonstrate commitment to player development and positive team culture.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver coaching sessions for the men’s first team.
• Conduct pre-season trials and select match-day squads.
• Travel with the team to weekly fixtures (includes minibus driving).
• Build a supportive team environment that develops both sporting performance and personal attributes.
• Collaborate with the wider coaching team to maintain high standards across the programme.

Skills

Coaching

DrivingLicence

PlayerDevelopment

TeamCulture

Education

FA coaching qualification

Job description

About the school

Hills Road Sixth Form College in Cambridge has a strong sporting tradition and runs highly successful teams across major sports. The Sport Department is well established and works in a supportive environment that values both academic and sporting excellence. It comprises three teaching staff delivering A level, four support staff and twelve part-time staff who contribute to the enrichment programme and college sport. While striving for excellence, the department promotes sport equity and encourages all students, irrespective of gender or ability, to reach their full potential through a wide range of activities that cater for both elite and recreational players.

The role

We are seeking an experienced part-time Men’s 1st team Football Coach to work alongside three other coaches. The position is fixed-term and part-time, requiring six hours per week at £26.57 per hour. The successful candidate will run pre-season trials, coach the team, select squads and compete in AoC Sport leagues and cups as well as a local college league. A key focus is the holistic development of players, fostering technical and tactical growth alongside a positive team culture built on resilience, teamwork and continuous improvement on and off the pitch.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver coaching sessions for the men’s first team
• Conduct pre-season trials and select match-day squads
• Travel with the team to weekly fixtures, including driving a college minibus
• Build a supportive team environment that develops both sporting performance and personal attributes
• Collaborate with the wider coaching team to maintain high standards across the programme

Requirements

• Hold a current FA coaching qualification
• Possess a full driving licence held for at least two years with no more than three penalty points
• Demonstrate commitment to player development and positive team culture
• Be available to start on 24 August 2026 and continue until 30 April 2027, with payment for any additional sessions if the season extends

Benefits & package

• Fixed-term, part-time contract of six hours per week
• Hourly rate of £26.57
• Opportunity to work within a successful and well-resourced sport department
• Minibus driving training provided