The vacancy
Are you passionate about developing the next generation of football talent? DN Colleges Group is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Football Coach to support and grow our football enrichment programme. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with learners of all abilities, helping them to develop their skills, confidence and enjoyment of the game within a supportive and inclusive environment.
You’ll play a key part in enhancing participation across the College, delivering high-quality coaching sessions, and leading our college team in both home and away fixtures.
Actual Salary: £1,841.46 per annum
Working Pattern: Wednesdays - 3 hours a week 1pm - 4pm
Essential Criteria
1. Relevant National Governing Body (NGB) coaching qualification
2. GCSE (or Level 2 equivalent) English and maths
3. Previous football coaching experience
4. Experience working with 16–18-year-olds
5. Strong communication skills with the ability to motivate and inspire
Key Responsibilities
6. Develop and deliver high-quality football coaching sessions for learners of all abilities
7. Provide constructive feedback and guidance on technical, physical and tactical performance
8. Lead the college football team during league matches, AoC competitions and tournaments
9. Create a safe, inclusive and engaging training environment
10. Research and implement innovative coaching methods and best practice
11. Liaise closely with the Sport, Health & Physical Activity Coordinator and wider coaching team
12. Support initiatives to increase participation in football across the College
13. Officiate matches when required
Why Join Us?
14. Competitive salary
15. 30 Bookable annual leave days, bank holidays, and 2 weeks off at Christmas.
16. Professional development opportunities.
17. Access to same-day GP appointments, high street discounts, discounted hair and beauty treatments, electric car scheme.
18. On-site gym & florist (site dependent).
19. Access to our In-house Food Hall & Coffee Shops.
Additional Information
20. Safer Recruitment: As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.
21. Right to Work: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Closing date: 8th February 2026
Interview date: 26th February 2026
If you're committed, motivated and eager to make a difference in student sport, we’d love to hear from you.
For further information about the role, please contact:
staff.recruitment@dncolleges.ac.uk
About us
At DN Colleges Group, we are working towards a common goal: to transform our communities through learning. This vision reflects our belief in our students and in our ability to transform their lives so positively. Our students are at the heart of everything we do.
Our educational hub spans Scunthorpe to Doncaster and beyond. We combine distinct, high quality teaching and learning with local, regional and global reach. We connect our students and staff with partners and employers across the east/west corridor from Sheffield City Region to the Humber and Lincolnshire, across the UK and internationally
Our values
This vision is supported by a set of values that underpin how we operate every day across our organisation. Across every team and department, we follow core values that guide our decision making, our interactions and our approach to challenges and opportunities.
These values are a fundamental part of DN Colleges Group, as we aspire to deliver outstanding and inspirational teaching and learning for our students every day.
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