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Football Coach - Manchester City Football Education
Manchester City
City Football Group (CFG) is the holding company established to oversee the creation and administration of a network of linked clubs and other footballing operations under the aegis of Manchester City.
Job Posted- 12 Feb 2026
Status- Full Time
Location- United Arab Emirates, UAE
Closing date- 1 Mar 2026
Take your coaching career global
Are you an ambitious football coach looking for your next big step?
Our Football Education team in the United Arab Emirates is growing, and we’re looking for motivated coaches who want to develop their craft, gain international experience, and be part of a world-class football organisation.
As a Manchester City Football Education Coach in the UAE, you’ll deliver high-quality sessions to girls and boys of varying abilities across multiple programs, while immersing yourself in a diverse, fast-growing football environment. This is a genuine opportunity to challenge yourself, learn from experienced colleagues, and build a long-term coaching career on a global stage.
If you’re curious, ambitious, and driven to improve - we’d love to hear from you.
The role
You’ll be part of a collaborative coaching team delivering programs that represent Manchester City’s coaching philosophy and standards. Working across a range of ages and abilities, you’ll help inspire the next generation of players while continuing to develop your own coaching identity.
This role is ideal for coaches who:
- Want to broaden their experience beyond the UK
- Enjoy working in multicultural environments
- Are motivated by learning, feedback and progression
Pathways, opportunity & development
With the support of an experienced coaching team and a world-class program, we’re confident this role can help take your coaching career to the next level.
City Football Group is expanding globally, and this position can be the start of a long-term career journey, with opportunities to grow, progress and move across programs and regions. During the recruitment process, you’ll learn more about internal progression stories and future growth plans you could be part of.
We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. Our recruitment team is here to support you throughout the process.
Your impact
You will:
- Deliver coaching sessions aligned with Manchester City’s philosophy, methodology and principles
- Support lead staff before, during and after program delivery
- Contribute to session reviews and continuous improvement of programs
- Work collaboratively to ensure programs meet expected standards
- Support local and regional activations across the Middle East
- Represent Manchester City with professionalism on and off the pitch
What we’re looking for
- FA Level 2 / UEFA C qualification (minimum)
- Membership of a recognised FA (or international equivalent)
- Experience coaching in a football environment
- Strong communication skills and a desire to learn and improve
- Experience working with players from diverse backgrounds
- Education in sports coaching or teaching
- Hold relevant safeguarding training (or willingness to obtain at the earliest opportunity)
The perks
We offer a competitive salary alongside a comprehensive relocation package, including:
- Housing
- Medical cover
- Transport allowance
- Flights
- Visa sponsorship
You’ll also gain invaluable international coaching experience within a supportive, professional environment.
How to Apply
Please click “Apply Now” to begin your application.