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, we’ve been committed to helping individuals transform their lives and supporting businesses to grow—strengthening 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.
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. Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share these commitments.
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.
To read our Safeguarding Policy please use the following link: https://www.coventrycollege.ac.uk/policies-and-procedures/