Youth Phase Lead Coach & Post-16 Football Coach

About the Role

Qualitas Sport is looking for an experienced, motivated and enthusiastic football coach to join our growing football programme in a combined coaching and leadership role.

This is an exciting opportunity to take on responsibility across three key areas: Football Scholarship Coaching, Youth Phase Leadership (U12–U16) and Post-16 Football Coaching.

The successful candidate will lead and develop an age-group squad within our Youth Phase, coach within our Football Scholarship Programme and deliver football sessions for our Post-16 students.

This varied role offers the opportunity to influence player development, support and develop fellow coaches, and contribute to the continued growth and success of football at Qualitas.

Key Responsibilities

1. Football Scholarship Coach

• Lead the coaching and management of an age-group squad within the Qualitas Football Scholarship Programme.
• Deliver two weekly training sessions and support the team on Saturday Junior Premier League (JPL) matchdays.
• Plan and deliver high-quality coaching sessions that support player development and reflect the Qualitas football philosophy.
• Support players to develop their technical, tactical and physical abilities within a competitive football environment.

2. Youth Phase Lead Coach (U12–U16)

• Help lead and develop the Youth Phase, supporting the implementation of the Qualitas coaching curriculum and football philosophy.
• Maintain high coaching standards and support the development of coaches through observations, feedback and ongoing guidance.
• Work closely with coaches to monitor squad numbers, player progression and individual development plans (IDPs).
• Welcome new trialists and parents, helping to create a positive and professional environment.
• Support the continued development and smooth running of the Youth Phase.

3. Post-16 Football Coach

• Plan and deliver training sessions for our Post-16 football programme.
• Coach and manage the team competing in the Sheffield & Hallamshire Flexi League.
• Support students in developing their footballing ability while combining education with competitive football.
• Contribute to a positive learning environment that encourages development, commitment and high standards.

Working Hours and Commitment

The role will involve approximately 10–12 hours of weekly coaching delivery, plus Saturday matchdays, alongside additional responsibilities as Youth Phase Lead Coach.

The weekly commitment is structured as follows:

• Football Scholarship Coaching: Approximately 3–4 hours per week, including evening training on Mondays or Fridays (depending on age group) and Wednesdays, alongside Saturday JPL fixtures.
• Post-16 Football Coaching: Approximately 5 hours per week, including training on Mondays and Thursdays, 10am–12pm, at Staveley Miners Welfare FC, alongside Wednesday league fixtures.
• Youth Phase Leadership (U12–U16): Additional responsibilities, with the time commitment varying from week to week depending on priorities and the focus for that period. This may include supporting coaches, carrying out observations, reviewing player development and helping to develop the wider football programme.

Saturday JPL kick-off times vary, with fixtures taking place in the morning or early afternoon.

The successful candidate will be employed by Qualitas Sport, with the Post-16 coaching element paid through our education provider, VLUK.

Essential Requirements

• UEFA B coaching qualification.
• Full UK driving licence and reliable transport to travel between venues.
• Experience coaching and developing players within a football environment.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging, high-quality training sessions.
• Strong communication, organisation and leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively with players, parents and fellow coaches.
• A commitment to player development, coach development and maintaining high standards.

Previous experience in a leadership role or supporting the development of other coaches would be advantageous.

Why Join Qualitas Sport?

• Take on a varied coaching and leadership role across multiple areas of our football programme.
• Influence player development across youth, scholarship and Post-16 pathways.
• Support and develop fellow coaches while helping to shape the Qualitas coaching philosophy.
• Develop your own coaching career and take on further responsibility as the programme grows.
• Be part of an ambitious football programme combining youth development, education and competitive football.

Pay: From £20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Free parking

Work Location: In person