At a Glance
- Tasks: Coach and inspire young players aged 6 to 8 in a fun, engaging environment.
- Company: Join one of the most famous football clubs with a rich history and community focus.
- Benefits: Flexible part-time hours, opportunity to work in a dynamic sports environment.
- Other info: Commitment to safeguarding and inclusivity; diverse applicants encouraged.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young athletes' lives while developing your coaching skills.
- Qualifications: UEFA coaching qualifications and excellent communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 11.7 - 14.3 £ per hour.
We are looking for a number of Pre-Academy Coaches on a casual, part-time basis, who will be entrusted to oversee and deliver the training and games programmes for the Under 6 to Under 8 groups at our regional centres, whilst working closely with support departments to deliver both on and off field success.
We are one of the most famous clubs in world football, with a rich heritage and history of success. Beyond that, we are passionate about our local community and have a wide variety of opportunities and career paths for all. We have a very defined purpose: to act for a winning team, culture and community. We achieve this by ensuring we are courageous in the pursuit of progress, we champion our community and each other, and that we do the right thing (even when no one is looking).
Our Commitment to Safeguarding
We are committed to ensuring that our environments for children, young people and adults at risk remain safe and inclusive. We therefore require successful candidates to complete a DBS check and other essential background checks prior to starting their employment. Depending on the responsibilities of the role, a DBS will be either a basic, standard, or enhanced check.
Your day-to-day
- Design and present coaching strategies - you'll passionately deliver coaching strategies for all players from our Academy coaching programme whilst ensuring the agreed approaches are implemented within agreed timescales.
- Prepare and submit appraisals - you will create player appraisals ahead of discussions with our Recruitment Coordinator, as required for the Elite Player Performance Plan.
- Produce critical documentation - you'll diligently plan and submit session plans, match and attendance reports and reviews.
- Uphold our high standards - you will take responsibility for ensuring our Academy equipment is efficiently managed and utilised.
- Conduct vital player reviews - you'll collaborate with our Recruitment Coordinator and undertake mid and full season meetings with players, parents/guardians and coaches.
- Contribute to important future-focused discussions - you will partner with our Recruitment team and be an active participant in defining retain and release strategies.
What we are looking for
- Credible expertise - you hold either a UEFA B Licence, Advanced Youth Award, UEFA A Licence or a UEFA Pro Licence.
- Excellent communication skills - you're able to build and maintain impactful relationships with parents/guardians, coaches and players of varying ages, tailoring your approach as necessary.
- Best-in-class attention to detail - you're well versed in producing insightful written reports and delivering verbal feedback with the utmost clarity.
- Position of Trust - As someone in a position of trust involving regular, direct contact with children or vulnerable adults, you will be expected to uphold high standards of conduct to prevent abuse, including sexual, physical, or emotional harm. This role requires you to keep updated with both Club and FA Safeguarding training and education.
- Please note: this role will require you to hold a valid driving license.
Arsenal for Everyone
Arsenal for Everyone is our commitment to promoting and embracing equality, diversity and inclusion, so that everyone connected to the club feels like they belong to the same Arsenal family. We believe that diversity of background, skills and experience drives our success on and off the pitch.
Disability Confident Leader
We are a Disability Confident Leader. We actively welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and long-term health conditions. If you need disability-related adjustments to the recruitment process, please indicate this in the recruitment process. If you are likely to meet the definition of being a ‘disabled person’ according to the Equality Act 2010, you may be eligible to apply for an interview via the Disability Confident Scheme - please indicate this in your application form below. The information you share with us about your health or disability will not be used in recruitment decisions.
Application Closing Date - Monday 24th August 2026. Please note: we reserve the right to close the position early if application volumes are particularly high.
Good luck!
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