Job Description

About IOF Academy & IOF Mavericks FC

IOF Academy is a specialist football development company with a proven track record in delivering

USA soccer scholarships

and

elite player pathways

. We offer a

full-time residential football and education programme

for both

international and UK-based students

, operating from a prestigious private school on the

Staffordshire/Derbyshire border

.

Our academy is led by a team of

ex-professional academy staff and a former football club owner

, creating a unique coaching and development model. This approach provides both players

and

coaches with genuine, structured routes into

professional football

, coaching careers, and international opportunities.

In Summer 2025, we are launching

IOF Mavericks FC

- a new elite grassroots football club offering high-performance coaching and competition. Based at an

independent private school with state-of-the-art facilities

, the club environment rivals many professional academies and will form a vital part of our overall player development pathway.

Our mission is to build a

team of professional, forward-thinking coaches

to help shape the future of IOF Mavericks FC and contribute to the growth and success of our expanding academy programme.

This is a

paid coaching role

with real opportunities for progression, professional development, and involvement in a high-performance football environment.

Duties

and Responsibilities:

Who We're Looking For:

UEFA B or A Licensed Coaches

(or currently working towards)

UEFA C Coaches

with experience managing in H

igh Performance Football

Strong understanding of player development models and a passion for coaching excellence

Must be available

for coaching sessions twice a week (Tuesday and Thursday) and Saturday games day

Own Transport

Up to date DBS, Safe Guarding and 1st Aid

Additional hours available on the Mini Mavericks FC program

Desirable:

Academy coaching, Scouting or development Centre experience

Coaches with local,

players

, teams knowledge, and ability to recruit players

What We Offer:

Paid part-time coaching roles (training twice weekly + matchdays on Saturdays) Work within a

pro-club-linked academy

with a clear player and coach pathway Mentorship from our

UEFA A Licensed Technical Director

(Ex-Pro Head Coach & FA Coach Developer) Opportunity to help shape the early stages of an ambitious, elite grassroots club Access to excellent facilities at our

private school training base

Development and progression into potential

full-time coaching opportunities and USA Soccer Scholarship and Club Development roles

Players Welcome to Register Interest:

While this advert is primarily aimed at coaches, talented players aged 5-18 years interested in joining our high-performance squads are also encouraged to register their interest via our website or email.

Apply Now:

If you're a driven, passionate coach looking to be part of something new, exciting, and connected to real pathways in the game --

we want to hear from you.

(UK Based coaches only) also looking for apprentices or coaches looking for mentoring

Please send your

Football CV including coaching qualifications, email and contact mobile, coaching experience and a brief cover letter

outlining your coaching background and availability to

info@iofacademy.com

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 20.00-30.00 per hour

Expected hours: Up to 12 hours per week

Benefits:

Canteen Company pension Employee discount Employee mentoring programme Free parking On-site gym On-site parking
Schedule:

Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (Possibly Wednesday) Weekend availability
Job Types: Part-time, Apprenticeship

Pay: 20.00-30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5 - 10 per week

Benefits:

Canteen Employee discount Employee mentoring programme Free parking On-site gym On-site parking Referral programme
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Uttoxeter ST14 5BS

Reference ID: IOF1