Mens Team Coach (Volunteer)

We are looking for a new volunteer coach to join the club to support the current head coaches of one of our three teams. This season would be a supporting role with a view to a head coach role next season (26/27). We are ideally looking for a coach who has one of the following;

• Previous playing experience with a desire to become a coach

or

• Or previous coaching experience (ideally older & open age players)

or

• Or a desire to become a coach through current or upcoming coach education (like a sports coaching degree, etc)

A suitable candidate would be someone who has previous experience of coaching at an 11v11 format or someone who has vast experience of being a player an good amateur level

What we can offer:

The chance to coach a mens 11v11 team at a good Saturday amateur level, with a club who has an unrivalled social scene and community. Additionally, coaching support from experienced UEFA qualified who understand the coaching environment and can offer developmental support.

Our teams:

First Team - Manchester Football League - Division 1

Reserves - Manchester Football League - Division 3

District - Lancashire & Cheshire - Division 3

Training is on Tuesdays (8:45-10pm)

Matches are on Saturday afternoon(between July - May)

We are looking for someone who has consistent good availability on these days & times:

Your responsibilities will be:

• To run good quality training sessions that will be beneficial to open-age players and for the team (1x per week)
• Attend matchdays on Saturday afternoons for a team and support the head coach with anything he needs
• To offer advice to the head coach (e.g. team selection)
• To be a commit & take an interest in the club 

Essential from you:

• To be able to run session that are of a high amount of ball rolling time (80%+)
• Adaptability to what we and the players need from the sessions
• At least a basic tactical & technical understanding of an 11v11 format

Our vision as a club:

• To become the best run amateur football team in Greater Manchester
• For everyone to feel apart of what an amazing club with an unrivalled social scene
• To have three very competitive teams within the club & league they play
• Our coaching philosophy: Every seconds matters (High ball rolling time in each session - 80%+)

What we can offer you:

• Advice and guidance as you develop as a coach
• The opportunity to coach a good standard open-age football team
• A pathway to future positions at the club 
• Flexibility in terms of your requirements
• Further support with whatever you need in your career or in anything else

For any questions or interest, please email higginstom013@gmail.com