Company Description
M.R.F.A. is a specialist sports coaching business founded in 2013 by ex-professional player and UEFA A qualified coach Michael Richardson. Based in Essex, the organization delivers high-quality coaching across P.E., football development centres, football academies, and related programs. M.R.F.A. supports young players from ages 2 to 18, using sport as a vehicle to positively impact their lives and provide consistent, dedicated guidance. The team is proud to have six staff members who are UEFA B qualified or higher, surpassing many professional academies and reflecting a strong commitment to coaching excellence. Parents and players can expect a supportive environment focused on education, development, and long-term growth, regardless of playing level.
Role Description
The Development Centre Coach is a part-time, on-site role based in Great Dunmow, focused on delivering high-quality football coaching to young players. Day-to-day responsibilities include planning and leading engaging training sessions, supporting players’ technical and tactical development, and promoting positive attitudes and behaviors on and off the pitch. The coach will provide constructive feedback, monitor player progress, and help maintain a safe, inclusive environment for participants of varying ages and abilities. The role also involves communicating effectively with parents and guardians, collaborating with other coaching staff, and ensuring that sessions align with M.R.F.A.’s ethos of using sport to enrich the lives of young people. Administrative tasks such as session planning, attendance tracking, and basic reporting on player development may also form part of the position.
Qualifications
- Candidates should possess strong football coaching skills, including the ability to design and deliver age-appropriate technical and tactical training sessions.
- Candidates should possess experience working with children and young people in a sports or educational environment, with a focus on player welfare and safeguarding.
- Candidates should possess effective communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with players, parents, and colleagues.
- Candidates should possess organizational and time-management skills to plan sessions, manage groups, and maintain accurate records.
- Candidates should possess relevant coaching qualifications (e.g., FA or UEFA coaching licenses), with UEFA B or above considered an advantage.
- Candidates should possess an understanding of child protection and safeguarding practices; an enhanced DBS check (or equivalent) and first aid training are highly beneficial.
- Candidates should possess a commitment to inclusive coaching, supporting players of all abilities and backgrounds, and aligning with M.R.F.A.’s developmental ethos.
- Candidates should possess the flexibility to work during evenings and weekends, depending on session schedules, and reliable transport to the Great Dunmow site.
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Development Centre Coach in Great Dunmow employer: M.R.F.A.
Join our dynamic team as a Sessional Football Coach, where your passion for football will thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment. We offer competitive pay, flexible hours, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on players of all ages while fostering teamwork and personal growth. With opportunities for professional development and a vibrant community atmosphere, this role is perfect for those looking to inspire and cultivate a love for the game.
