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Lead Academy Football Coach

IOF Academy
Organisation
IOF Academy
Salary
£20 - £35 per session
Location
Rocester, ST14 5BS
Contract type
(Part time)
Closing date
29 September 2025
Interview date
30 September 2025
Job Description
About IOF Academy & IOF Mavericks FC
IOF Academy is a specialist football development company with a proven track record in delivering USA soccer scholarships and elite player pathways. We offer a full-time residential football and education programme for both international and UK-based students, operating from a prestigious private school on the Staffordshire/Derbyshire border.
Our academy is led by a team of ex-professional academy staff and a former football club owner, creating a unique coaching and development model. This approach provides both players and coaches with genuine, structured routes into professional football, coaching careers, and international opportunities.
In Summer 2025, we are launching IOF Mavericks FC – a new elite grassroots football club offering high-performance coaching and competition. Based at an independent private school with state-of-the-art facilities, the club environment rivals many professional academies and will form a vital part of our overall player development pathway.
Our mission is to build a team of professional, forward-thinking coaches to help shape the future of IOF Mavericks FC and contribute to the growth and success of our expanding academy programme.
This is a paid coaching role with real opportunities for progression, professional development, and involvement in a high-performance football environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Who We’re Looking For:
UEFA B or A Licensed Coaches (or currently working towards)
UEFA C Coaches with experience managing in High Performance Football
Strong understanding of player development models and a passion for coaching excellence. Assistant /trainee positions are available for a coaches mentoring system and please specify if interested in these positions.

Must be available for coaching sessions twice a week (Tuesday and Thursday 6 - 7.15pm) and Saturday games day
Own Transport
Up to date DBS, Safe Guarding and 1st Aid
Additional hours available on the Mini Mavericks FC program
Desirable:

Academy coaching, Scouting or development Centre experience
Coaches with local, players, teams knowledge, and ability to recruit players
What We Offer:
Paid part-time coaching roles (training twice weekly + matchdays on Saturdays)
Work within a pro-club-linked academy with a clear player and coach pathway
Mentorship from our UEFA A Licensed Technical Director (Ex-Pro Head Coach & FA Coach Developer)
Opportunity to help shape the early stages of an ambitious, elite grassroots club.

Access to excellent facilities at our private school training base
Development and progression into potential full-time coaching opportunities and USA Soccer Scholarship and Club Development roles
Pro clubs partners and opportunities.
Players Welcome to Register Interest:
While this advert is primarily aimed at coaches, talented players aged 5–18 years interested in joining our high-performance squads are also encouraged to register their interest via our website or email.
Apply Now:
If you're a driven, passionate coach looking to be part of something new, exciting, and connected to real pathways in the game — we want to hear from you.
(UK Based coaches only) also looking for apprentices or coaches looking for mentoring
Please send your Football CV including coaching qualifications, email and contact mobile, coaching experience and a brief cover letter outlining your coaching background and availability to info@iofacademy.com
Must include all of the above and not a general job CV
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £20.00-£30.00 per hour
Expected hours: Up to 12 hours per week
Benefits:
Canteen
Company pension
Employee discount
Employee mentoring programme
Free parking
On-site gym
On-site parking
Schedule:
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (Possibly Wednesday)
Weekend availability
How to apply
Please send football CV including qualifications and experience to info@iofacademy.com
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