Sports Coaching jobs

We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Football Coach to support the development of football at University Campus Doncaster and Doncaster College for learners aged 18 and over. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing the university first team, increasing participation in football, and helping players reach their potential through high-quality coaching and support.

You will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging coaching sessions, supporting player development, and leading the team during league fixtures and British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) competitions. The successful candidate will be committed to creating a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment while promoting excellence both on and off the pitch.

This role offers flexible, part-time hours, including one training session per week and attendance at home and away fixtures throughout the season.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop football provision for the University Campus Doncaster first team.
• Plan and deliver high-quality coaching sessions and activities.
• Provide constructive feedback to support players' physical, technical and tactical development.
• Create a safe, engaging and challenging learning environment.
• Develop match tactics and strategies and analyse both individual and team performance.
• Research and implement innovative coaching methods and best practice.
• Lead and manage the team during home and away league fixtures, BUCS tournaments and competitions.
• Maintain professional development and participate in performance review and appraisal processes.
• Support the organisation's commitment to equality, diversity, safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection.

Essential Criteria

• Relevant National Governing Body (NGB) coaching qualification.
• Level 2 English and Maths.
• First Aid qualification.
• Previous football coaching experience.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to motivate, inspire and develop player performance.

Important Things to Note

• In DN Colleges we call this role Football Coach but you might know this as Football Trainer, Football Development Coach, Sports Coach, Football Performance Coach or University Football Coach.
• The role involves training one evening per week and attendance at home and away fixtures during the season.
• This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
• We are not looking for agency support for this role.
• If you need more information, please contact us at staff.recruitment@dncolleges.ac.uk.

Closing date: 27th October 2026

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