Junior Academy Coach - City Football Schools - Al Jazira FC

Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Junior Academy Coach - City Football Schools - Al Jazira FC Location: Abu Dhabi, AE Full Time / Part Time: Full Time Contract Type: Fixed Term Closing Date of Applications – 15/07/2025 The interview will be held in Manchester at City Football Academy - You will be contacted with the exact date after your application has been reviewed. The role We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious football coach looking to join the City Football Team on our new Al Jazira Academy partnership. You’ll need a UEFA B qualification (minimum), great confidence and communication skills and a desire to learn and improve. Check out our ‘find out more’ section below for more information on what you’ll do as a Manchester City FC coach in UAE. We strongly encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply for the role, our recruitment team are here to support you with any queries you may have along the way. Pathways, Opportunity & Development With the support of an experienced team of coaches and a world class program we’re confident we can help take your coaching career to the next level. We’re expanding across the globe, and confident this can be the start of successful career with Manchester City FC. The Perks As well as working for the Premier League Champions in the UAE, the role carries a competitive salary with the following benefits: Housing, Medical cover, Transport Allowance Flights and Visa. Your Impact Ensure all the City Football Group coaching philosophies, methodology and principles are incorporated into the delivery of the program Support the lead staff pre, during and post delivery Support the wider team with reviewing deliveries and making suggestions to better the program Work both individually and collectively as part of a team in ensuring the project is delivered to the required levels and expectations Support the City Football Middle East office with local and regional activations Maintain professional conduct always in both on and off field environments What we're looking for UEFA B minimum Member of a FA to maintain their Coach License or International equivalent Education in sports coaching or teaching Post-holder must hold or obtain at the earliest opportunity the relevant safeguarding training (i.e. FA Safeguarding Children Workshop) Experience coaching in a football environment Proven experience working with players from varying backgrounds and cultures Experience implementing and developing a football coaching syllabus Demonstratableexperience and knowledge of planning, delivering and reviewing sessions Knowledge and understanding of player development and the four-corner model Experience working within a professional Football Club or sporting organisation To have flexibility to travel when required to support projects both in the UK and Internationally Ability to create a positive working environment that represents Manchester City and the local partner in the marketplace To have the ability to evaluate and review programs on completion To have worked within a school environment 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr