Club Background
Royale West Football Club was established in 2025 as a new, ambitious grassroots youth football club based in Bristol. We provide children with opportunities to play in teams competing in the Hanham Minor League, Avon Youth League, attend private group or 1-to-1 coaching, join holiday football camps, and access our advanced Select training programme.
Our ambition is to provide excellent coaching for grassroots youth footballers while also creating a genuine development pathway for coaches. We want to reward, support and develop coaches at this level through paid roles, internal coach education, qualification support, and opportunities to build long-term careers in the game.
Job Summary
We are looking for Team Managers / Youth Football Coaches to begin onboarding immediately.
This is ideal for a committed grassroots coach, a young coach looking to progress, or a current/recent player who wants to transition into coaching within a supportive and ambitious club environment.
The role involves planning and delivering weekly training sessions in line with Royale West’s coaching framework, managing your team on matchdays, supporting player development, and building positive relationships with parents as part of each child’s football journey.
Your standard weekly commitment will usually include:
- one 1-hour training session on a Monday evening in BS5
- one weekend fixture, normally on a Sunday
- light session planning, matchday preparation and parent communication
You will be supported by the club and, where applicable, work alongside a Support Coach.
Key Responsibilities
- Organise and deliver engaging, age-appropriate training sessions in line with club standards
- Support players on matchdays in line with the club’s playing principles
- Monitor player progress and provide constructive feedback
- Communicate clearly and professionally with parents/guardians
- Coordinate basic team logistics alongside your Support Coach
- Help create a positive, professional and enjoyable environment for young players
Essential Requirements
- Minimum FA Level 1 / Introduction to Coaching Football qualification
- FA First Aid and Safeguarding completed or in progress
- Able to obtain an enhanced DBS check to work with children
- Driving licence and access to a car
- Experience coaching youth football, or recent playing experience at a suitable level
- Passion for self-development and a genuine motivation to provide high-quality football education
We are also happy to consider players who are transitioning into coaching and want to develop within a supportive club environment.
More About The Role
This position offers an exciting opportunity for individuals who are enthusiastic about football coaching and wish to make a significant impact on the lives of young athletes through education and sport.
What We Offer
This is an exciting opportunity to join Royale West at an early stage and become part of a club with big ambitions.
As a new club, there is room for the right person to bring ideas to life, take ownership of a team, and grow with us as we develop. We have recently acquired a new site in BS5, making this an exciting time to join the project.
At entry level, for one weekly training session and one weekly fixture, we are offering a monthly coaching payment of £112–£150, depending on qualifications, experience and suitability for the role.
This can increase through internal development, additional team training days, length of service and new qualifications, with the Team Manager role progressing up to £360 per month.
Additional paid opportunities may also be available separately, including:
- 1-to-1 coaching
- private group coaching
- holiday football camps
- development/B-team sessions
- additional training days
- future leadership responsibilities
We are also happy to support and reimburse coaches for new qualifications undertaken while working with the club.
Get in touch with us if you require more information or visit our website at www.royalewestfc.co.uk
Pay: £112.00-£150.00 per month
Licence/Certification:
- FA Level 1 in Coaching Football (preferred)
- Drivers License and car? (preferred)
Work Location: In person
