Job Description

Under 10s Football Team Coach - The Heatons Junior Football Club

Part-time hours: 1 training session and 1 match per week

Training

Tuesday evenings, 4.45pm - 6pm

Burnage

Matchdays

Saturday mornings, kick off times vary

East Manchester Junior Football League, Wright Robinson Sports College, Gorton

20 - 25 per session/match and match depending on qualifications and experience

The Heatons JFC are looking for an experienced football coach to support the development of the 2 under 10s football squads. The successful candidate will work alongside an UEFA B License football coach who is currently working within a local professional football club academy.

All administration and team organisation will be completed by the club secretary.

The role:

Plan and deliver coaching sessions in an age-appropriate manner in relation to the club philosophy

Create and deliver age appropriate matchday experiences

Develop individuals within a team environment through supporting players with their individual learning plans

Develop game plans for matchdays to support player development

Ensure player welfare is always the primary consideration

Work with the lead coach to ensure all age group equipment is fit for use at all times

Arrive at the relevant facility at least 15 minutes prior to training sessions

Arrive at least 30 minutes before kick-off time

Role model and ensure positive and professional behaviours, ensuring honesty and integrity when working with young players at the Club. This includes being presentable, smart and personable at all times when representing the Club

Ensure you contribute to providing a safe environment, demonstrating safe working practices and follow safeguarding policies and procedures, reporting concerns when necessary

The essentials:

At least 2 years experience of working with players aged 8-12 within a grassroots and or professional football club academy environment

UEFA C license or higher

FA Safeguarding qualification

FA First Aid in Football qualification

Enhanced DBS Clearance

To be considered for the role we are looking for someone who is:

Passionate about working with children and young people

Driven to continually improve and achieve high levels of performance

Enthusiastic

An excellent communicator

Well organised and adaptable

Punctual and reliable

Able to use their initiative

Honest and sincere

Willing to travel between venues

Player centred approach

General:

This job is subject to receipt of an FA enhanced DBS disclosure and rigorous background checks

Coaching at the Heatons JFC:

Full kit provided

Professional learning opportunities

Paid for DBS, first aid and safeguarding training

Job Types: Part-time, Freelance

Pay: 16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 2.5 per week

Benefits:

Free parking On-site parking
Experience:

Football coaching: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

UEFA C (FA Level 2) Coaching Qualification (preferred) Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 10/07/2025