Football Coach UAE - Manchester City Football Education

Closing Date: Sunday 31 May 2026

Assessment Date: Saturday 6 June 2026

Assessment Location: City Football Academy, Manchester

Based in the United Arab Emirates, this full-time opportunity offers ambitious coaches the chance to take their career onto a global stage with Manchester City. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality coaching programmes while developing your own coaching identity within a diverse and fast-growing football environment. This is an opportunity to learn, grow and contribute to a world-class football organisation, gaining international experience while making a meaningful impact on player development.

Who We Are

Founded in 2013, City Football Group is the world’s leading private owner and operator of football clubs, with teams across the globe connected by a shared belief in doing things differently. Alongside our clubs, we invest in football-related businesses and build partnerships that help the game, and the communities around it, thrive. Everything we do is guided by our purpose: empowering better lives through football. Rooted in more than a century of “City” football, we are proud of the role our clubs play locally and globally, creating positive impact on and off the pitch.

Our Football Education team delivers programmes around the world, bringing Manchester City’s coaching philosophy to life across a range of environments. In the UAE, our programmes continue to grow, offering coaches the chance to work in a dynamic, multicultural setting while supporting the development of players of all abilities.

The Role

You will join a collaborative coaching team delivering programmes that reflect Manchester City’s coaching philosophy, standards and approach. Working across a range of age groups and abilities, you will help create engaging, high-quality sessions that support both player development and enjoyment of the game.

Alongside delivery, you will contribute to the ongoing development of programmes by supporting session planning, reviews and continuous improvement. You will work closely with colleagues to ensure consistency in delivery, while also adapting your approach to meet the needs of different players and environments.

You will also play an important role in representing Manchester City both on and off the pitch, building positive relationships with players, families and local stakeholders, and contributing to wider programme activations across the region.

What You’ll Bring

⚽ FA Level 2 or UEFA C coaching qualification (minimum)

⚽ Membership of a recognised FA or international equivalent

⚽ Experience delivering coaching sessions within a football environment

⚽ Ability to communicate clearly and build positive relationships with players and colleagues

⚽ Experience working with players from a range of backgrounds and abilities

⚽ Commitment to learning, development and continuous improvement

Why Choose Us

Working at City Football Group means being supported to do your best, with the flexibility and encouragement to look after your wellbeing. We are committed to helping our people learn, grow and thrive in a culture built on collaboration, openness and hard work.

This role offers a comprehensive international relocation package, including housing, medical cover, transport allowance, flights and visa sponsorship, alongside the opportunity to gain valuable global coaching experience.

Find out more about our UAE programs

• Abu Dhabi Cup 2025 - https://www.mancity.com/city-football-schools/abu-dhabi-cup/venue
• Abu Dhabi League 2024 - https://www.mancity.com/city-football-schools/abu-dhabi-league
• Manchester City Football Schools – UAE - https://www.mancity.com/learn-football/football-school-united-arab-emirates

Follow us

• Man City Abu Dhabi League - https://www.instagram.com/cityabudhabileague/profilecard/?igsh=Z3UzcjlwbzBid21p
• City Football Schools – UAE - https://www.instagram.com/cityfootballschools/profilecard/?igsh=MTZ2bDlwZHplM3Y2
• Man City Abu Dhabi Cup - https://www.instagram.com/abudhabicup

How to Apply

If you’re ready to take the next step in your coaching career and explore an international opportunity with Manchester City, we’d love to hear from you. Please click Apply and submit your CV by 31 May.

The assessment day will take place on Saturday 6 June 2026 at the City Football Academy, Manchester.

We work with a select group of agency partners and do not accept unsolicited applications. Any CVs submitted without prior agreement will be treated as a direct application.

Equal Opportunities

City Football Group is committed to achieving workforce diversity and we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, national origin, race, age, sex, gender identity, disability - physical or hidden, sexual orientation, veteran status, religious belief, or any other characteristics protected by law. We provide a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We encourage all applicants to reach out if they require any support or accommodations to enable them to thrive throughout our recruitment process. Please contact Hiring@cityfootball.com.

Due to our safeguarding promise, all UK based CFG roles will be subject to a DBS check upon commencing employment with us. This will be either a basic, standard or enhanced check depending on the job role and responsibilities.