MJPL Lead Coach - All Stars Talent Development Programme
City of Wolverhampton College, Wellington Road, Bilston
Sessional rate, based on qualifications
Part-time, seasonal (August 2026 – May 2027)
About Us
All Stars Talent Development Programme is the competitive pathway tier within All-Star Soccer Academy, sitting alongside Tettenhall College International Football Academy and All Stars Revolution. Our players compete in the Junior Premier League (JPL) and the Midland Junior Premier League (MJPL), and we're looking for a Lead Coach to help drive our regional programme forward.
The Role
As MJPL Lead Coach, you'll take full ownership of our U13s, U15s and U18s squads competing in the Midland Junior Premier League. You'll turn our coaching syllabus and playing philosophy into weekly training sessions and matchday performances, working closely with the Head of Coaching to build a strong development pathway toward our JPL and representative squads.
Hours: Tettenhall College daytime coaching + Thursdays 6:00–7:00pm, plus Saturday fixtures
What You'll Do
- Plan, deliver and evaluate weekly training in line with our coaching syllabus
- Manage matchdays: team selection, in-game coaching, post-match debrief
- Lead player reviews with players and parents/carers throughout the season
- Keep session and development records via TouchTight Coaching
- Support squad recruitment and trials with the Head of Coaching
- Handle MJPL/Birmingham FA admin — registrations, results, correspondence
- Liaise with club welfare and medical support on injury management
- Attend coaches' meetings, CPD and club training days
- Champion safeguarding and act as a positive role model at all times
What We're Looking For
Essential:
- UEFA C Licence (or Introduction to Coaching Football, with a clear plan to progress)
- In-date FA Safeguarding Children certificate
- In-date Emergency First Aid in Football certificate
- Enhanced DBS via the relevant County FA (or willingness to obtain one)
- Experience coaching youth players in a club, academy or school setting
- Strong communication skills with players, parents and staff
- Excellent organisation — able to plan a season in advance
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for away fixtures
Desirable:
- UEFA B Licence (held or in progress)
- Experience in a talent pathway, academy or grassroots setting
- Familiarity with TouchTight Coaching and/or Hudl
- Ambition to progress toward a JPL or representative coaching role
How to Apply
Send your CV and a short covering letter outlining your coaching experience and philosophy to [email protected]. Shortlisted candidates will meet the Head of Coaching and may be invited to observe or assist at a live session.
Closing date: 30 June 2026
All Stars Talent Development Programme is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects every coach to share this commitment. This role requires an enhanced DBS check before any unsupervised contact with players.
We're an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Pay: £12.71-£20.00 per hour
Work Location: On the road
