GIRLS’ ACADEMY DIRECTOR & YOUTH COACHBanaat FC

Banaat FC is looking for an experienced Girls’ Academy Director & Youth Coach to take ownership of the management, development and growth of our girls’ football academy in Dubai.

This is a hands-on leadership role combining academy management and operations with specialized youth coaching, with a particular focus on players aged 5–14.

We are looking for someone who can be excellent on the pitch, but more importantly, take responsibility for making the Academy successful as a whole.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Take overall ownership of the Academy’s day-to-day operations, planning, development and growth
• Coach within our 5–14 age groups, with flexibility across teams based on the needs of the Academy
• Manage academy coaches, schedules, training, fixtures, leagues and tournaments
• Oversee the full player journey from enquiry and trial through registration, development, progression and retention
• Drive player recruitment, enrolment and retention, while monitoring capacity and growth across the Academy
• Build a strong player and parent experience, with clear and consistent communication throughout the season
• Manage and develop academy coaches, ensuring accountability and consistently high standards across teams
• Ensure the Academy’s methodology and player development standards are implemented consistently
• Plan and execute the Academy calendar, including local and international competitions, camps, tours, events and development opportunities
• Identify new programs, partnerships and opportunities that strengthen the Academy offering and support its growth
• Monitor academy performance and identify areas requiring improvement or action
• Take ownership of challenges and follow plans through from idea to execution

• Help build the quality, reputation and long-term success of Banaat FC Academy

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

WE’RE LOOKING FOR

A youth football specialist with strong experience coaching players aged 5–14 and a clear understanding of age-appropriate player development.

Strong experience in girls’ football is essential, alongside proven experience in academy management, leadership or football operations.

You should be:

• An excellent youth coach who genuinely enjoys developing young players
• Experienced and knowledgeable in girls’ football and its development pathways
• A strong organizer and planner who can manage multiple moving parts
• Proactive, accountable and comfortable taking ownership without constant direction
• Experienced in managing and developing coaches
• Excellent with players, parents and staff
• Commercially aware, with an understanding of recruitment, retention, enrollment and academy growth
• Comfortable balancing on-pitch coaching with office-based leadership and operational responsibility

Most importantly, we are looking for someone who wants to build and lead a successful girls’ football academy, take ownership of its performance and help shape its next stage of growth.