Casual coach for the Boys Talent Pathway at MK Dons Community Trust, working at Stadium MK and the MK Training Ground on a zero-hours contract at £12.71 per hour. Requires an FA Level 1 coaching qualification, youth coaching experience, a full clean driving licence and availability for evenings and weekends.

On site
FA Level 1 Coaching Qualification
driving licence
£12.71 per hour

Milton Keynes Part-time Posted 20 October 2026 Apply until 30 November 2026 Coaching

Closing Date: 30 November 2026

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 ) About Us Milton Keynes Dons Community Trust isacharitable organisation dedicated tomaking apositive impact onpeople’s lives through sport and community programmes .We support individuals —particularly young people—to build confidence, develop leadership skills, and improve their physical and mental wellbeing, regardless oftheir background orability .
We deliver inclusive, high -quality programmes designed tomeet the needs ofour communities, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity toparticipate and thrive .
We are building onstrong foundations tobecome aleading force for good across Milton Keynes—reaching further, supporting more people, and working inpartnership with organisations across the city tocreate lasting change .
The Role
We are seeking apassionate, motivated, and player -focused coach tojoin our Boys Talent Pathway coaching team .The successful candidate will play akey role in coaching and developing players within our Boys Talent Pathway, supporting training sessions, match days, talent identification activities, and player development programmes .
This isanexciting opportunity foranenthusiastic football coach who iscommitted to developing young players and contributing toapositive, high -performance learning environment .
Key Responsibilities

Deliver high -quality coaching across technical, tactical, physical, psychological, and social development .
Plan, deliver, and review sessions inline with the Pathway philosophy .
Coach Monday &Wednesday evenings and support matchdays .
Drive player development, progression, and assessments .
Support talent ID,recruitment, and player transitions .
Embed aclear playing identity across the pathway .
Build strong relationships with players, parents, and staff .
Work closely with coaches and Pathway leads toensure consistency .
Promote safeguarding, welfare, and safe practice atalltimes .
Follow allgovernance, safeguarding, and operational processes .
Complete accurate admin, records, and reporting .
Support community sessions and wider recruitment activity .
Maintain equipment and support smooth delivery ofprogramme .
Undertake additional duties inline with Pathway objectives .

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.
Our Commitment
Equality, Diversity &Inclusion
We are committed tocreating an inclusive workplace that values diversity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds and welcome applications from all sections ofthe community .
Safeguarding
We are dedicated toproviding asafe and secure environment for all.Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, and allteam members are expected touphold our policies and procedures .
Application Process

Your CV

Applications should be sent to: Apply here
As part of our safer recruitment process, reference requests may be completed prior to interview. Successful applicants will also be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check at the appropriate level for the role.

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