Head Coach – Junior Premier League (NMH Ferdinand Collective)
Location: Staffordshire training games across Staffordshire and Midlands
Training Nights: Tuesday & Thursday OR Friday Evenings
Matches: Saturday Mornings
Competition: Junior Premier League (Foundation Phase, U7-U11)
Overview
NMH Ferdinand Collective, founded by Anton & Rio Ferdinand, is one of the fastest-growing youth football organisations in the region, committed to creating elite pathways, professional opportunities, and real progression for talented young players.
We are now seeking an ambitious, driven, and high-level coach to lead one of our Junior Premier League (Foundation Phase) squads. This is a fantastic opportunity for a coach who thrives in a high-performance environment and wants to be part of a rapidly expanding organisation with strong links into professional academies and elite football pathways.
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality training sessions, managing competitive match-day performance, and developing players both technically and mentally within an elite youth environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, deliver, and lead high-level training sessions
- Deliver sessions on Tuesday & Thursday OR Friday Friday evenings, with matchday management on Saturday
- Create and implement structured weekly training programmes aligned with the NMH Ferdinand Collective philosophy
- Develop strategic game plans, manage in-game decisions, and analyse performance to drive team success
- Monitor player development, providing detailed and constructive feedback to support individual progression
- Create a professional, motivated, and disciplined environment for players on and off the pitch
- Work closely with:
- Other coaches
- Scouts
- Academy partners
- Senior management
- Assist with:
- Player assessments
- Squad planning
- Talent identification
- Organise and support:
- Friendly fixtures
- Tournaments
- Showcase events
- Uphold and enforce:
- Safeguarding standards
- Equipment management
- Facility and health & safety standards
- Represent NMH Ferdinand Collective with professionalism and integrity at all times
Requirements:
- Proven experience coaching and/or managing within football (academy, JPL, grassroots, or elite youth level)
- UEFA C Licensed (FA Level 2) and/or experience within grassroots football
- Ability to plan and deliver high-level sessions suitable for the Junior Premier League Development Phase
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to:
- Motivate
- Discipline
- Inspire young players
- Excellent communication skills with:
- Players
- Parents
- Coaching staff
- Strong organisational skills to manage:
- Training schedules
- Squad management
- Matchday logistics
- Passion for player development and long-term pathway building
- Ability to work:
- Tuesday & Thursday OR Friday
- Saturday mornings
- FA coaching qualifications desirable (but outstanding experience considered)
- Full understanding of:
- Safeguarding
- Youth development
- Competitive football environments
Why Join NMH Ferdinand Collective?
- Be part of a high-profile football project backed by Anton & Rio Ferdinand
- Work within one of the strongest youth development pathways in the region
- Access to:
- Professional coaches
- Academy scouts
- Elite development opportunities
- Opportunity to progress within a rapidly expanding national programme
- Make a real impact on player futures, including professional academy pathways
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £15.00-£30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 2 – 8 per week
Work Location: In person
