The Role
We are looking for an Academy Head Coach to lead and deliver a holistic coaching programme for our Academy players, building impactful connections with children and their families at the beginning of their footballing journey, helping them start their love for football whilst equipping them with the skills needed to compete locally, in-line with our methodology.
Who We Are
At Pro Elite Football Academy, we're on a mission to become the go-to first step in every child's sporting journey. We specialise in delivering fun, high-quality football sessions for children aged 18 months to 12 years, with over 1,300 active superstars across our flagship academies in Enfield & Barnet and a growing network of franchise academies nationwide.
Our coaching is rooted in academy-level standards, with a strong focus on ball mastery, creativity, and confidence-building — all within a supportive, family-first environment. We're proud to call ourselves the world's leading pre-school football academy, and we're driven by a vision to make football accessible, inspiring, and developmental for every child who walks through our doors.
When you join Pro Elite, you're not just coaching — you're shaping futures, inspiring confidence, and being part of a team that's raising the next generation of footballers and leaders
Your day-to-day
Lead across our indoor and outdoor venues.
Collaborate with colleagues across our Academy - you'll work closely with multiple individuals, our Head of Academy Coaching, Coach Developer
Support player transitions - you will eagerly build positive relationships with players and families, supporting smooth transitions from age-groups.
What We Are Looking For
Coaching experience at multiple age-groups; including pre-school, pre-academy and foundation phase players.
Credible expertise - you are working towards a UEFA B Licence
Background in designing coaching programmes and training sessions
Motivation and drive - you're an ambitious individual with a commitment, passion and patience for long term player development
Certificates in First Aid and Safeguarding - you've got an FA Safeguarding Certificate and a First Aid Certification
Excellent collaboration and communication skills - you're able to operate as part of a Coaching team and within the guidelines set by our Academy Manager and you build impactful relationships with colleagues, as well as deep rapport with players and their families
Organised and adaptable mindset - you come with exceptional organisational and time management skills
Ambassador for our club - you can act as a role model at all times, embodying our Academy's values