Location:
Abu Dhabi, AE
Opening Date: 29 Jul 2025
Full Time / Part Time: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Closing Date of Applications - 19/08/2025
The
Assessment Day will be held in
Manchester at
City Football Academy - Exact date and time to be confirmed shortly. This is a great opportunity to learn from experienced coaches using our world class facilities
Our Story
Manchester City is an English Premier League club whose roots began in East Manchester. From its first incarnation as St Marks West Gorton in 1880, the club became Manchester City FC in 1894. Behind each title lies emotion, moments and memories that resonate with millions of supporters around the world. Manchester City fans are known for their commitment and togetherness, as a Club that fights to the end.
Purpose
We have an exciting opportunity for a football coach looking to join the Football Education Team in the UAE where youll deliver world class coaching sessions to players of varied abilities.
Youll need a UEFA C qualification (minimum), great confidence and communication skills and a desire to learn and improve.
Check out our find out more section below for more information on what youll do as a Manchester City FC coach in UAE.
Pathways, Opportunity & Development
With the support of an experienced team of coaches and a world class program were confident we can help take your coaching career to the next level. Were expanding across the globe, and confident this can be the start of successful career with Manchester City FC.
The Perks
As well as working for the Premier League Champions in the UAE, the role carries a competitive salary with the following benefits: Housing, Medical cover, Transport Allowance Flights and Visa.
Your Impact
- Ensure all the City Football Group coaching philosophies, methodology and principles are incorporated into the delivery of the program
- Support the lead staff pre, during and post delivery
- Support the wider team with reviewing deliveries and making suggestions to better the program
- Work both individually and collectively as part of a team in ensuring the project is delivered to the required levels and expectations
- Support the City Football Middle East office with local and regional activations
- Maintain professional conduct always in both on and off field environments
Essential
What we are looking for
- UEFA C minimum
- Member of a FA to maintain their Coach License or International equivalent
- Education in sports coaching or teaching
- Post-holder must hold or obtain at the earliest opportunity the relevant safeguarding training (i.e. FA Safeguarding Children Workshop)
- Experience coaching in a football environment
- Proven experience working with players from varying backgrounds and cultures
- Experience implementing and developing a football coaching syllabus
- Demonstratable experience and knowledge of planning, delivering and reviewing sessions
- Knowledge and understanding of player development and the four-corner model
- Experience working within a professional Football Club or sporting organisation
- To have flexibility to travel when required to support projects both in the UK and Internationally
- Ability to create a positive working environment that represents Manchester City and the local partner in the marketplace
- To have the ability to evaluate and review programs on completion
Desirable
- To have worked within a school environment
Find Out More About Our UAE Programmes
Abu Dhabi Cup 2023:
Manchester City F.C - Abu Dhabi Cup 2024 | Home
Manchester City Football Schools UAE
https://www.mancity.com/learn-football/football-school-united-arab-emirates
Socials
Man City Abu Dhabi League
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City Football Schools- UAE
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Man City Abu Dhabi Cup
https://www.instagram.com/abudhabicupigsh=MWsyejlsc2ZoeHMybg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
