Head Coach

Full job description

As a Head Coach at Pathway Football, you will play an important role in delivering a high-quality football programme that places player development at the heart of everything we do.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging, age-appropriate coaching sessions in line with the Pathway Football coaching philosophy and curriculum.
• Create a positive, inclusive and challenging learning environment that supports the technical, tactical, physical and social development of every player.
• Manage your team on match days, including player selection, substitutions and in-game coaching, while promoting our club values and philosophy.
• Provide constructive feedback to players to support their ongoing development.
• Set up and pack away equipment before and after sessions.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism, punctuality and presentation at all times.
• Work collaboratively with fellow coaches and club staff to ensure consistency across the programme.

What Success Looks Like

• Sessions are well-planned, organised and delivered with energy.
• Players enjoy training while showing measurable development.
• Match days are managed professionally, with equal focus on performance, learning and behaviour.
• Players, parents and fellow coaches view you as a positive role model who reflects the standards and values of Pathway Football.

Essential Criteria

• UEFA C Licence (minimum requirement).
• Valid Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one before commencing employment).
• Valid FA Safeguarding Children qualification.
• Valid FA Emergency First Aid in Football qualification.
• Experience coaching children within grassroots, academy or school football.

Pay: £15.00-£25.00 per hour

Work Location: In person