Job Description
Job Title: Head Football Coach
Location: Bolton (see full coaching schedule below)
Position Type: Full-time
Are you an enthusiastic football coach passionate about improving young talent? An exciting opportunity has opened for a Head Football Coach delivering high-quality coaching sessions across multiple venues in Greater Manchester, with the chance to lead and inspire young players throughout their footballing journey.
Offerings:
- Competitive salary: £28,500 per annum for 6 courses (subject to final course allocation prior to start date)
- Bonus scheme 3 times a year*
- Generous fuel allowance package
- Free access to company childcare provision / holiday club provision (where applicable)
- Full provision of equipment and uniform for coaching sessions.
- Access to a comprehensive coaching syllabus and resources.
- Deliver coaching sessions across multiple venues, positively impacting a diverse range of young athletes.
- Chance to guide and shape young athletes' futures positively.
Weekly Coaching Schedule (Evening Sessions)
Monday - Sharples High School, Bolton - 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday - Co-Op Academy Blackley, Manchester - 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday - Westleigh High School, Leigh - 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Thursday - St James High School, Bolton - 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Friday - Kingsway Park High School, Rochdale - 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Saturday - TBC
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead engaging coaching sessions for primary school-aged children across multiple venues. Football sessions follow the weekly schedule above, with additional coaching hours during school holidays at one of our holiday clubs.
- Develop and implement structured football training programs, integrating skill-building exercises, drills, and match simulations.
- Organise and oversee development courses and multi-sport camps aimed at nurturing talent and developing a deep passion for sports.
- Manage administrative duties related to coaching programs, including scheduling, registrations, and maintaining effective communication with parents/guardians.
- Support local player recruitment by proactively distributing marketing materials and building relationships with primary schools within your coaching area to promote our football programmes.
Requirements:
- Valid FA qualification.
- Experience in coaching primary school-aged children is advantageous.
- Must possess or be willing to work towards FA First Aid and Safeguarding certifications.
- Paediatric First Aid & Designated Safeguard Lead desirable. Full training will be provided.
- Essential possession of a valid driving license.
- DBS checked or willingness to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to motivate and inspire young athletes.
- Commitment to player development and a genuine passion for football.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £28,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Work from home
Experience:
- Sports coaching: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: On the road
First Kick Football was developed to provide children of all abilities with fun football and multi-sport experiences. Using the UK’s passion for sport, First Kick look to develop each child, delivering experiences and memories that will last for a lifetime.
The programmes are delivered by coaches of the highest quality and those that make sessions enjoyable for all primary school aged children that attend First Kick sessions.
Programmes include:
· Evening football development sessions
· Weekend pre-school football sessions
· Multi-sport holiday clubs during school holidays