Job Description
Knaphill Football Club are looking to appoint a First Team Lead Coach to join our existing senior management team.
Competing at Step 5 in the Combined Counties Football League Premier Division South, we are looking for an experienced and ambitious coach who can bring their own ideas, standards and coaching identity into an established first-team environment.
Working alongside First Team Manager Mike Woolgar and Assistant Manager Daryl Cooper-Smith, the successful candidate will take a leading role in the planning and delivery of our first-team coaching programme.
This is not simply an opportunity to run sessions. We want somebody who can take genuine ownership of the coaching environment, challenge and develop our players, and add another dimension to what we already have.
The role
The successful candidate will:
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Take ownership of the planning and delivery of first-team training sessions.
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Develop a clear and effective coaching structure across the training programme.
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Work closely with the First Team Manager and Assistant Manager on team preparation and player development.
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Help translate the management team's football objectives into effective work on the training pitch.
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Bring new ideas, detail and energy to the existing environment.
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Contribute to match preparation, tactical development and opposition planning where appropriate.
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Build strong relationships with an established senior first-team squad.
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Contribute positively to the standards and culture of Knaphill FC.
Who we are looking for
We are particularly interested in speaking to coaches with experience in senior first-team football, the non-league pyramid, professional or semi-professional academy environments, or another high-performance football setting.
Previous Step 5 experience is not a requirement.
We would particularly welcome applications from coaches currently working at a higher level who may be looking for greater ownership and influence within a senior first-team environment.
Coaching qualifications are welcomed, but the appointment will be based on the overall quality, experience, ideas and suitability of the individual rather than qualifications alone.
About Knaphill FC
Knaphill FC compete at Step 5 in the Combined Counties Football League Premier Division South and are based at Redding Way in Knaphill, Woking, Surrey.
The club is continuing to develop both on and off the pitch, and this appointment is about adding further quality to an established management team and creating a coaching environment capable of helping our players and the club progress.
How to apply
Please email a short introduction outlining your current role, relevant coaching experience and why the opportunity at Knaphill FC interests you to:
Informal expressions of interest are also welcome and all approaches will be treated in confidence.
Knaphill Football Club is an ambitious, community-driven non-league football club based in Surrey, currently competing at Step 5 of the National League System (Combined Counties Premier Division South).
Founded in 1924, we’re proud of our heritage—but we’re focused firmly on the future. With a strong matchday following, competitive first-team performances, and a passionate team of volunteers behind the scenes, Knaphill FC continues to grow both on and off the pitch.
Our home ground at Redding Way provides a welcoming environment for players, supporters, and partners alike. We are committed to building a sustainable club at the heart of our local community, with exciting plans to expand our commercial presence, improve our facilities, and increase engagement at all levels of the game.
Whether you’re joining us in the stands, on the pitch, or behind the scenes—Knaphill FC is a club where you can make a real difference.