Support Coach

Support Coach at The Mark Duffy Football School

Role: Support Coach
Organisation: The Mark Duffy Football School Ltd

Role Purpose

The Support Coach will work alongside the Lead Coaches to deliver high-quality, engaging and enjoyable football coaching sessions for players of all abilities.

The successful candidate will help create a positive, safe and supportive learning environment where players can develop their football skills, confidence, understanding of the game and personal qualities.

The role is suited to someone who is passionate about football, enjoys working with young players and is committed to delivering excellent coaching experiences.

Key Roles & ResponsibilitiesCoaching & Player Development

• Support the Lead Coach in planning and delivering engaging football sessions.
• Assist with technical, tactical, physical and game-based activities.
• Encourage players to develop confidence, creativity, decision-making and teamwork.
• Demonstrate exercises and techniques clearly and effectively.
• Support players during small-sided games and match-based activities.
• Help monitor individual player development and provide feedback where appropriate.

Session Support

• Arrive in good time to help prepare the coaching area, equipment and session resources.
• Help organise players efficiently and maintain a positive session environment.
• Set up and safely pack away equipment.
• Assist with transitions between activities to ensure sessions run smoothly.
• Maintain high standards of energy, enthusiasm and professionalism throughout each session.

Player Welfare & Safeguarding

• Promote a safe, inclusive and respectful environment for every player.
• Follow the Mark Duffy Football School's safeguarding, health and safety and child welfare procedures.
• Remain vigilant regarding player welfare and report any concerns through the appropriate channels.
• Treat all players fairly and with respect, regardless of ability or background.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries when working with children and young people.

Communication & Teamwork

• Work positively and collaboratively with Lead Coaches and other members of the coaching team.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with players, parents and colleagues.
• Support the Lead Coaches in managing player behaviour and maintaining high standards.
• Contribute ideas and feedback to help improve sessions and the overall player experience.
• Represent the Mark Duffy Football School in a professional and positive manner at all times.

Professional Development

• Take an active interest in developing your own coaching knowledge and skills.
• Attend relevant training, meetings or development opportunities where required.
• Keep up to date with good coaching practice and appropriate safeguarding requirements.
• Be open to feedback and willing to continually improve as a coach.

Person Specification

Essential

• A genuine passion for football and developing young players.
• Previous experience working with children or young people in a football or sporting environment.
• Positive, enthusiastic and approachable personality.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable, punctual and professional.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a coaching team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and player welfare.

Desirable

• FA/UEFA coaching qualification or relevant coaching experience.
• First Aid qualification.
• Safeguarding qualification.
• Experience working with players across different age groups and abilities.
• Experience delivering football sessions independently.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a positive, energetic and dependable coach who wants to make a genuine difference to young players.

The successful candidate will understand that coaching is about more than football. They will help players develop confidence, discipline, teamwork and a love for the game, while ensuring every session is enjoyable, challenging and inclusive.

If you are passionate about football, enjoy working with young people and want to be part of a growing coaching environment, we would love to hear from you.

Pay: £13.00-£15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 2.0 – 15.0 per week

Work Location: In person