Casual Coach - Boys PathwayMK Dons

Boy’s Talent Pathway -Casual Coach

Employer: MK Dons Football Community Trust

Location: Stadium MK & MK Training Ground Milton Keynes

Salary: £12.71 per hour

Contract: Zero hours

Hours: Variable (weekly evenings and weekends and some school holidays)

AboutUs

MiltonKeynesDonsCommunityTrustisacharitableorganisationdedicatedtomaking a positive impact on people’s lives through sport and community programmes. We support individuals—particularly young people—to build confidence, develop leadershipskills, and improvetheir physical and mental wellbeing,regardless of their backgroundorability. We deliver inclusive, high-quality programmes designed to meet the needs of our communities,ensuringthateveryonehastheopportunitytoparticipateandthrive. We are building on strong foundations to become a leading force for good across Milton Keynes—reaching further, supporting morepeople, and working in partnership withorganisationsacrossthecitytocreatelastingchange.

TheRole

We are seeking a passionate, motivated, and player-focused coach to join our Boys Talent Pathway coaching team. The successful candidate will play a key role in coaching and developing players within our Boys Talent Pathway, supporting training sessions, match days, talent identification activities, and player development programmes. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic football coach who is committed to developing young players and contributing to a positive, high-performance learning environment.

KeyResponsibilities

• Deliver high-quality coaching across technical, tactical, physical, psychological,andsocialdevelopment.
• Plan,deliver,andreviewsessionsinlinewiththePathwayphilosophy.
• CoachMonday&Wednesdayeveningsandsupportmatchdays.
• Driveplayerdevelopment,progression,andassessments.
• SupporttalentID,recruitment,andplayertransitions.
• Embedaclearplayingidentityacrossthepathway.
• Buildstrongrelationshipswithplayers,parents,andstaff.
• WorkcloselywithcoachesandPathwayleadstoensureconsistency.
• Promotesafeguarding,welfare,andsafepracticeatalltimes.
• Followallgovernance,safeguarding,andoperationalprocesses.
• Completeaccurateadmin,records,andreporting.
• Supportcommunitysessionsandwiderrecruitmentactivity.
• Maintainequipmentandsupportsmoothdeliveryofprogramme.
• UndertakeadditionaldutiesinlinewithPathwayobjectives.

About You

Essential Criteria

• FA Level 1 Coaching Qualification (or equivalent).
• Experience coaching youth football.
• Strong understanding of player development for ages U7–U18+.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly motivated, reliable, proactive, and organised.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Understanding of football coaching programmes and governing body initiatives.
• Flexible approach to working evenings, weekends, and school holiday periods.
• Full clean driving licence.
• Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct and confidentiality.

Desirable Criteria

• UEFA C Licence.
• FA Safeguarding Children Qualification.
• Pitch-side First Aid Qualification (ideally ITMMIF).
• Evidence of attending relevant
• Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities.

Why join us:

If you are passionate about developing young players and helping them achieve their potential within a professional and supportive environment, we would love to hear from you.

OurCommitment

Equality,Diversity&Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds and welcome applications from all sectionsofthecommunity.

Safeguarding

We are dedicated to providing a safe and secure environment for all. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, and all team members are expected to uphold our policies andprocedures.