Full-Time Youth Development Coach & BTEC Lecturer
Salary: £26,000–£30,000 per year
Start Date: September 2026
About Us
Pro Elite United is recognised as one of Europe’s largest and most successful football feeder organisations, with 53 players progressed into professional clubs.
We currently run highly reputable programmes in Manchester and Darwen, and we are now expanding our next franchise into Birmingjam.
Our model combines elite football development with high-quality education, building pathways for 16–19-year-old scholars into professional clubs, scholarships, and higher education. We are seeking a committed coach-educator who can deliver both on the pitch and in the classroom.
The Role
We are recruiting a full-time Youth Development Coach & BTEC Lecturer to lead, educate and coach our Birmingham scholars.
This role blends football coaching, player development, and BTEC Sport teaching.
Key Responsibilities
Coaching (On-Pitch)
* Plan and deliver high‑quality training sessions in line with programme philosophy
* Coach twice weekly (plus matchdays)
* Support player progression, profiling, and individual development plans
* Assist with recruitment sessions across the season
Education (Classroom)
* Prepare lesson plans, assessments, and learning materials
* Monitor attendance, progress, and academic performance
* Maintain a positive and professional learning environment
* Work within safeguarding and welfare policies
* Communicate with parents, staff, venues, and professional club partners
* Support events, showcases, and trials
Requirements
* Football Coaching Qualifications (Minimum Level 2 / UEFA C)
* Level 3 Teaching Qualification / AET (or willingness to work towards)
* Experience working in an education or youth development environment
* Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain – we are fully DBS compliant)
* Strong communication, leadership, and organisation skills
* Ability to commute to Birmingham
* Experience teaching BTEC Sport Level 2 or 3
* Experience coaching college‑age (16–19) players
* UEFA B (or working towards)
What We Offer
* Salary £25,000–£30,000 depending on experience
* Full‑time position across the 40‑week academic year
* Opportunity to work within one of the UK’s largest football feeder organisations
* Strong progression routes into leadership, centre management, and franchise opportunities
* A positive, ambitious, development‑focused working environment
How to Apply
* Your coaching and teaching experience
* Why you're suited for Pro Elite United
* Your availability for a September 2026 start
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