Football Coach UAE (Manchester Assessment Centre)

Closing Date of Applications – 29/10/2025

The Role

Are you an ambitious Football Coach looking for a career move to help you reach your potential?

Our team in the UAE is growing, and we’re looking for a talented coach to deliver sessions to girls and boys of varied ability across multiple programs. You’ll need a L2/UEFA C qualification (minimum), great communication skills and a desire to learn and improve. Check out our ‘find out more’ section below for more information on what you’ll do as a Manchester City FC coach in UAE.

We're expanding around the globe, so if you're looking for a long term career, not just a job hit 'Apply'. During the process you'll learn more about some of the internal progression success stories , as well as future growth plans that you can be a part of.

We strongly encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply for the role, our recruitment team are here to support you with any queries you may have along the way.

Pathways, Opportunity & Development

With the support of an experienced team of coaches and a world class program we’re confident we can help take your coaching career to the next level. We’re 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
• Organise, structure and deliver the coaching program in a standard that represents Manchester City
• Maintain professional conduct always in both on and off field environments

What we are looking for

Essential

• FA Level 2 / 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

Find out more about our UAE Programmes:

• Abu Dhabi Cup 2025:

https://www.mancity.com/city-football-schools/abu-dhabi-cup/venue

• Abu Dhabi League 2024:

https://www.mancity.com/city-football-schools/abu-dhabi-league

• Manchester City Football Schools – UAE:

https://www.mancity.com/learn-football/football-school-united-arab-emirates

Socials

• Man City Abu Dhabi League:  

https://www.instagram.com/cityabudhabileague/profilecard/?igsh=Z3UzcjlwbzBid21p

• City Football Schools- UAE:

https://www.instagram.com/cityfootballschools/profilecard/?igsh=MTZ2bDlwZHplM3Y2

• Man City Abu Dhabi Cup:

https://www.instagram.com/abudhabicup?igsh=MWsyejlsc2ZoeHMybg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

City Football Group promotes equal opportunities in employment and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose skills and experience seem to meet our needs. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you only if you are selected for an interview. 

Employment is subject to the provision of proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Due to our safeguarding promise, all UK based CFG roles will be subject to a DBS check upon commencing employment with us. This will be either a basic, standard or enhanced check depending on the job role and responsibilities.