Football Coach

Job Title: Football Coach

Location: Alan Higgs Centre

Contract Type: Casual

Salary: 25 per hour (Hourly rate and Holiday pay)

Start Date: W/C 10 August 2026

About Us

Coventry College is a dynamic Further Education provider at the heart of the city offering high-quality vocational technical and professional education to learners of all ages from Entry Level to Higher Education. Since forming in 2017 weve been committed to helping individuals transform their lives and supporting businesses to growstrengthening the communities we serve. Our ambition is to help young people and adults to aspire to change their lives and those of their families. Through strong partnerships and a responsive inclusive curriculum we strive to deliver excellence in teaching and learning that evolves with industry needs and puts learners and employers in the best position for success. Recent investments in facilities including electric vehicle tech construction and digital skills ensure we stay at the cutting edge of industry needs.

About the Role

Academy of Sport at Coventry College - Our Football Academy is designed for those aged 16-18 who have aspirations to combine football alongside their academic studies. The Academy enables ambitious talented students to combine their sporting development with academic studies. The football programme competes in a competitive AoC Sport league campaign alongside numerous showcase fixtures across the season.

We are looking for a qualified football coach with a wealth of experience to support our learners. Training in state-of-the-art facilities at the Alan Higgs Centre which includes 3G outdoor pitches 3G indoor dome pitch strength and conditioning gyms.

Casual Hours

Monday 11.00am 12.30pm

Tuesday 11.00am 12.30pm

Wednesday Home & Away Fixtures (Day times vary)

Friday 11.00am 12.30pm

Requirements

Must-Have:

UEFA C Licence or working towards / or above

Nice-to-Have:

Mini Bus D1 Driving Licence

Mini Bus Defence Driving Assessment Qualification

What we offer

Free on-site parking including EV charging points

Excellent pension scheme with defined benefits

Access to continued professional development and training opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support

Employee discount scheme offering savings on retail travel and more

This role is eligible for Blue Light Card (BLC)

On-site refectory serving a variety of food and drink options

Discounted hair and beauty treatments at our in-house salon

Staff recognition and award schemes celebrating your achievements

A supportive inclusive working environment

How to Apply

To apply please complete our online application form which is designed in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

We do not accept unsolicited agency applications. We will contact preferred agencies if their support is required.

Safeguarding

We are actively committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and any vulnerable groups within the College community. We value our diverse College community and are actively committed to promoting equality and diversity in all areas of college life and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As part of our shortlisting process you will be asked to complete a self-declaration of your criminal record or information which may make you unsuitable to work with children in addition we carry out an online search to help identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online.

The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.