Football Academy Translator & Language Coach

Al-Qadsiah Club Company; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Al-Qadsiah Club Academy is seeking an Academy Translator to bridge communication between English-speaking coaches, players, and staff, delivering accurate translations and facilitating clear tactical and operational information.

The role also includes supervising residency players, delivering English language sessions, and teaching football-specific terminology to enhance on-field performance and career opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Languages, Education or Literature
• SAFF,AFC C License
• Fluency in English and Arabic (both spoken and written)
• Teaching or training experience in English language education is a strong advantage

Responsibilities

• Provide live and written translations between English and Arabic for coaches, players, and academy staff.
• Assist during training sessions, tactical meetings, and match analysis to ensure players fully understand instructions.
• Translate official club documents, training materials, reports, and internal communications.
• Facilitate communication between international players and academy staff to ensure seamless integration.
• Deep understanding of football tactics, training methodologies, and terminology to accurately interpret coaching instructions.
• Assist in translating tactical discussions, set-piece strategies, and video analysis sessions.
• Ensure football-specific language is correctly conveyed to enhance player development and performance.
• Design and conduct English language sessions and educational lectures for academy residency players.
• Focus on football-specific English terminology to help players communicate effectively on the field.
• Provide lessons on general communication skills, media interactions, and daily life conversations.
• Assist players in improving their academic and professional language abilities for future career opportunities.
• Support young international players in adapting to their new cultural and football environment.
• Act as a mentor for players, helping them develop essential life skills alongside their football education.
• Help bridge cultural differences to create a positive and inclusive academy environment.

Skills

English-Arabic bilingual

Football tactics understanding

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Languages, Education or Literature

Job description

Al-Qadsiah Club Academy is seeking an Academy Translator to bridge communication between English-speaking coaches, players, and staff, delivering accurate translations and facilitating clear tactical and operational information.

The role also includes supervising residency players, delivering English language sessions, and teaching football-specific terminology to enhance on-field performance and career opportunities.