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Head Coach - Football Programs Belgium
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- 2 Sep 2026
Status- Full Time
Location- England
Closing date- 8 Sep 2026
The Role
This role sits at the heart of our Football Education delivery in Lommel, taking ownership of the day-to-day running of Manchester City Football Programs and helping ensure each session reflects the standards, behaviours and coaching methodology associated with City. You will help create an environment where players can learn, enjoy the game and feel supported, while all partners involved in delivery experience a professional and well-managed programme.
Working closely with the Head of Football Education, you will oversee planning, operations, registrations, logistics, delivery, quality control, reporting and evaluation. You will also support the growth of the programme across Lommel, contributing to new teams, additional venues and evolving programme types as opportunities develop.
The role also calls for calm and confident people leadership. You will manage, train and support coaches across full-time, part-time and casual arrangements, work with internal colleagues on administrative, marketing and promotional activity, and contribute to wider Football Education projects in Belgium. As this role involves working with children and vulnerable people, you will help uphold safeguarding responsibilities and keep relevant internal colleagues informed.
What You’ll Bring
- UEFA B Licence, or working towards, alongside a specialist youth coaching award or equivalent football development education
- Availability and willingness to relocate to Lommel, Belgium alongside strong commitment to this position as a long-term opportunity and project
- Experience developing and delivering a football coaching syllabus, adapted for players of different ages and ability levels
- Understanding of player pathways and the development process, with the ability to apply this in a structured programme setting
- Experience coaching players from a range of backgrounds and cultures, and creating positive, inclusive learning environments
- Ability to lead, support and develop coaches, while building effective relationships with players, parents, venue partners and stakeholders
- Confidence with planning, reporting and documentation, plus the flexibility to travel and adapt working patterns to programme needs
How to Apply
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