Football Coach

About This Role

This casual coaching role gives you the chance to deliver engaging football education sessions for children across the Manchester City Perth Football Education Program. You will help create a positive, inclusive, and development-focused environment where young players can enjoy the game, build confidence, and learn through high-quality coaching. The role sits at the heart of the Perth program and focuses on delivering high-quality football education sessions for children in a way that feels inclusive, fun, and purposeful.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate sessions aligned to the Manchester City coaching philosophy and curriculum
• Work across multiple venues in Perth as required
• Keep sessions organised, safe, and engaging
• Support player progress through simple reporting, reflection, and feedback
• Work closely with the Head Coach and wider programme team to maintain consistent standards and a positive experience for children, parents, and carers
• Communicate clearly with families
• Contribute to programme improvement
• Take part in ongoing learning and development as the programme grows

Requirements

• Recognised coaching qualification, with a minimum UEFA C or AFC C Licence
• Experience coaching children or young players in a grassroots, community or football education setting
• Ability to plan and deliver inclusive, engaging sessions that support enjoyment, learning and confidence
• Clear and effective communication skills when working with children, parents, carers and colleagues
• Ability to work flexibly across afternoons, evenings and weekends, and to travel between Perth venues as required
• A valid Western Australian Working With Children Check, or willingness to obtain one
• Ability to work exclusively for Manchester City in Western Australia and not with other football or coaching organisations while in this role

Benefits

• Supported to do your best, with the flexibility and encouragement to look after your wellbeing
• Opportunity to coach within a global football environment that values player development, inclusion and quality delivery
• Supported to bring the Manchester City coaching philosophy to life for children and families across Western Australia

Important Details

• Contract: casual

About the Company

Manchester City is a football club rooted in East Manchester, with a story that began in 1880 and continues to grow today. Built on resilience, belief, and togetherness, success on the pitch is driven by moments and memories shared with millions of fans around the world. Within the Manchester City Perth Football Education Program, the club delivers football experiences that are welcoming, well-structured, and enjoyable for children and families across Western Australia.