Part Time Coach - MCFC Football Education in Manchester

Closing Date of Applications – 4 February 2026

Interview Date: Saturday 7 February 8am-1pm at City Football Academy, Manchester

Please note, this role involves weekend work.

Our Story

Manchester City is an English Premier League club whose roots began in East Manchester. From its first incarnation as St Mark’s West Gorton in 1880, the club became Manchester City FC in 1894. Behind each title lies emotion, moments and memories that resonate with millions of supporters around the world. Manchester City fans are known for their commitment and togetherness, as a Club that fights to the end.

Our Team

MCFC is built on a vision for sustainability, with an academy structure designed to support long-term first team success, to engagement with the communities in which we reside. Together with our passionate fans and valued network of partners, we are developing Manchester City’s future history.

This Is Your City

As part of our team, you will be entitled to 26 days annual leave plus an additional day off for your birthday, private healthcare and dental cover, an annual discretionary bonus, plus a range of partnership and lifestyle discounts.

The Role

Are you passionate about developing the next generation of football talent? The Football Education team at Manchester City Football Club is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Part Time Football Coach to inspire and support young players on their football journey. This role includes a contractual guarantee of 18 hours per week and a fantastic opportunity to be part of a world-leading football organisation, delivering high-quality coaching sessions that reflect the values and methodology of our global football network.

Your Impact

• To ensure the Manchester City coaching philosophy, methodology and principles are incorporated into the delivery of the UK programs.
• To plan, prepare and deliver the city play model curriculum to the highest standard.
• To support the UK Program Coordinator in ensuring the program is delivered to the highest possible standards within both on and off field environments.
• To be responsible for the written and verbal communication with parents/customers of the players – being the point of contact for parent communication and queries, registers, session timings.
• To complete term and player reports, liaising with the Coach Delivery Manager in ensuring the QA of the program.
• To learn, develop and implement understanding of the program and coaching techniques through continuous professional development.

What we are looking for

• UEFA B Coaching Licence or equivalent (or working towards).
• Ability to create and maintain a positive, professional environment that reflects Manchester City values at the City Football Academy.
• Committed to self-reflection, continuous learning, and personal development.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, including preparing and recording program documentation.
• Effective problem-solver with creativity in developing and improving programs.
• Willingness to take on additional off-field responsibilities while maintaining high standards of quality.
• Demonstrates leadership potential through clear communication, delegation, and relationship building.
• Understanding of player pathways and individual player development processes.
• Experience organising, delivering, and developing different types of football programs.
• Proven experience creating positive football environments across community, junior, and elite programs.
• Experience coaching players across grassroots to team play, with the ability to develop players of all abilities.
• Confident and professional in presentation both on and off the field.

City Football Group promotes equal opportunities in employment and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose skills and experience seem to meet our needs. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you only if you are selected for an interview. Employment is subject to the provision of proof of eligibility to work in the UK. Due to our safeguarding promise, all UK based CFG roles will be subject to a DBS check upon commencing employment with us. This will be either a basic, standard or enhanced check depending on the job role and responsibilities.