Football Manager/Coach (Part Time)
2 days ago
Croydon
2 x FOOTBALL TEAM MANAGERS - Foundation Phase Pay Scale: We pay the rate shown per training session and match, and 0.5hrs for team admin. ABOUT US: We don't mean to brag, but we are kind of a big deal ;) Origo FC is a brand new football club built to deliver a premium, structured football development environment for young players. Through the success of our soccer school Skillz UK, we have 14 years of experience in the Foundation Phase of football. In short, we blend academy-level coaching with the heart of grassroots football. We exist to: • Help players develop properly, • Create a positive, child-first environment, • Provide coaches with real opportunities to grow and thrive Our programme focuses on the foundation phase (U7s–U12s), where we believe the biggest impact on player development is made. We are led by a Premier League Academy Coach (Fulham FC), and an FA tutor, with UEFA B Licensed coaches supporting weekly delivery. But we can do more, but with your help! ------- Reasons Why We're An Amazing Place To Coach 1. A great team of coaches that support one another, 2. A Premier League Academy Coach Founder, 3. A PROPER set up - line managers, admin team, coaches, age group co-ordinators - all to help you thrive in your role, 4. Professional Development through UEFA B Licensed coaches delivering weekly technical sessions, 5. Paid role - consistent wage across the season, 6. Opportunity for further paid coaching hours through our football programmes, 7. Career growth through progression opportunities within the club PLUS: We impact so many children's and parents lives through football. Imagine the local legacy you can create for yourself here! ------- The Nitty Gritty: We are looking for Football Team Managers for just 2 remaining (we have filled all others since our last recruitment round) foundation phase teams (U8s & U11s). Each age group will have two teams: • One playing Division 3 or above (intermediate to advanced), • One playing Division 4 or below (mixed ability, not beginner level) 1x U8 intermediate mixed ability - 5v5 football 1x U11 intermediate to advanced - 7v7 football • Intermediate to advanced Teams → UEFA C Licensed (desired), • Intermediate mixed ability Teams → FA Introduction to Coaching Football minimum, • Your role will be to lead your team at training and match days, and have excellent communication skills with your teams parents. You will bring ideas to your sessions around the clubs philosophy, ethos, and training structure. ------- TRAINING TIMES AND LOCATIONS: Royal Russell School, South Croydon • U8s → Thursdays 6–7pm, • U11s → Thursdays 7–8pm MATCH TIME AND LOCATIONS: Home games Beddington Cricket Club, Wallington • Saturday mornings, • Kick offs anytime between 9.30am and 11.30am, • Away game venues and kick off decided by opposition (games across Croydon, Sutton, Surrey) ------- THIS IS A PAID ROLE - Details • 1 training session, • 1 match, • 1/2hr team admin per week Pay will be between £1,800 - £2,375 per season which covers 38 weeks of coaching, depending on the team you are coaching. You will be supported throughout by: • Head of Coaching, • Club co-ordinator, • Senior coaching staff Plus FREE ongoing CPD through: • Observations, • 1-to-1 support, • Coach development sessions, • Access to watch a Premier League academy team train ------- Want To Know More? Just ask - hello@origofc.co.uk :) ------- Is This The Greatest Football Coaching Role In The WORLD? Maybe...although Pep Guardiola probably holds that one... Here is Why It Is A GREAT Role ForYou? • We fully support coach development which we are sure you are not receiving where you currently work, helping you develop quicker and achieve your longer term goals., • We have the opportunities for you to turn your talents in to a business in the future - if you want to explore this of course!, • You get regular coaching hours working directly with a team you can develop. We offer you a team for the season., • You coach with a dynamic team who are big on child and coach development., • You join a family friendly, and child focused club focused on academy style development, • We also provide you with session plans each week to deliver and tweak how you like for the benefit of your age group. No endless hours planning and preparing! And...most importantly, you will Facilitate Super Fun, Professional Development Training Sessions & Matches - Bringing enthusiasm and creativity to make our sessions an amazing, exciting experience, whilst also Building Relationships by developing strong bonds with both the children and their parents, as well as your colleagues. It really is a no brainer to apply ------- The Perfect Candidate Will Tick The Boxes Below: • You'll have experience coaching football in the foundation phase (primary school children), • You'll be an FA Qualified coach - Introduction to Football as a minimum for intermediate teams, UEFA C / FA Level 2 preferred for advanced teams, • You will have a clean Enhanced DBS or ability to gain one through us, • You won't live too far away from us!, • You won't be shy and have bundles of energy and enthusiasm when coaching our children, • You'll love the idea of working in a small team and understand the importance of doing a great job!, • You'll love forming positive bonds with our parents and respect their hard earned money being spent on us, • Ideally you will drive and have access to your own car. Not a deal breaker for us, but definitely important!, • You will place a huge importance on communicating with your teams parents, and our management team, • You'll be reliable, hard working, and all the usual stuff too! ------- What Your Typical Week During Term Time Will Look Like: • 1 training session per week (times listed above), • 1 match per week between 9.30am-11.30am kick offs, • 30mins of team admin per week ------- How to Apply: • Please answer all questions on application!, • No seriously! We do not take incomplete applications further, so please do answer all questions! Application Deadline: Friday 26th June 2026 • Start Date: 16th July 2026