Experienced Youth Football Team Manager – Two Positions Available
Sporting Kids FC is recruiting two experienced Youth Football Team Managers for the 2026/27 season in Hemel Hempstead.
We are looking for confident, reliable coaches who can take ownership of a grassroots youth team, deliver structured weekly training sessions and lead the team on weekend matchdays.
This role would suit an experienced grassroots manager, qualified football coach or assistant coach who is ready to move into a lead position.
Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver high-quality weekly football training sessions
- Manage and organise the team on matchdays
- Select squads, formations and playing positions
- Communicate professionally with players, parents and club staff
- Monitor individual player development and provide feedback
- Create a positive, disciplined and inclusive team environment
- Complete basic matchday and team administration
- Follow club safeguarding and behaviour policies
- Work alongside the club’s Head Coach and Development Officer
Essential requirements
- At least one season of experience coaching or managing a youth football team
- FA Introduction to Coaching Football, FA Level 1 or equivalent qualification
- Strong understanding of grassroots youth football
- Confident planning and leading sessions independently
- Reliable and available for weekly evening training and weekend fixtures
- Confident communicating with parents
- Good organisation and leadership skills
- Willing to complete an enhanced DBS check and relevant safeguarding requirements
Desirable
- UEFA C qualification or above
- Current enhanced DBS
- Safeguarding Children qualification
- First Aid in Football qualification
- Driving licence and access to transport
- Experience working with players aged 8–15
What we offer
- £20–£30 per hour depending on qualifications and experience
- Paid training sessions and matchday work
- Support from experienced and UEFA-qualified coaches
- Club equipment, facilities and session-planning support
- Opportunities for additional paid work in schools, development sessions and holiday camps
- Support with further coaching qualifications
- Opportunity to grow within an expanding community football club
Hours and location
- Part-time, self-employed
- Approximately 3–6 hours per week
- Weekly evening training and weekend fixtures
- Based in Hemel Hempstead
- Immediate interviews available during our two-week summer break
- Expected start: August 2026
Applicants should include details of their coaching qualifications, previous teams managed and availability for evening training and weekend matches.
Pay: £20.00-£30.00 per hour
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- What football coaching qualification do you currently hold?
- Have you previously been responsible for leading weekly training sessions and managing weekend matches?
- Are you available for weekly evening training and weekend fixtures during the football season?
- Please briefly name the teams, age groups or clubs you have previously coached.
- Do you currently hold an enhanced DBS, safeguarding qualification or first aid in football
Experience:
- Coaching and managing a youth football team : 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
