Requirements
The ideal candidate will have coaching experience in grassroots or senior football, a strong understanding of tactical and technical coaching principles, and experience in matchday preparation and team management. Essential skills include the ability to develop players, strong communication, leadership, and motivational skills, as well as good organizational and time management abilities. While FA Level 2 or UEFA C is preferred, experience can be a substitute.
Description
1st Team Football Coach Location: Megamix Park Stadium, Manchester Road, Lostock Gralam, CW9 7PJStart Date: ASAPAvailability: Thursday evening training sessions and match days, mainly Saturday 2pm kick off or summer time mid week evening games.About The ClubLostock Gralam FC are a well-established grassroots football club based in Cheshire with strong local roots and a proud history within the regional football pyramid. The club continues to develop both on and off the pitch, with a clear focus on building a structured and ambitious senior football environment.With the introduction of a reserve team and a growing emphasis on player development and progression, the club is committed to creating a sustainable pathway from grassroots and youth football into competitive senior football.The RoleThe successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the First Team environment, leading training sessions, assisting with match preparation, and contributing to the overall footballing direction of the senior setup. You will work closely with the management team and players to raise performance standards, develop tactical structure, and help build a positive but demanding environment.This role offers the opportunity to take real coaching responsibility within senior football and be part of a club actively building structure, ambition, and progression across its football pathway.Key ResponsibilitiesPlan and deliver high-quality First Team training sessionsSupport match preparation, tactical planning, and in-game decision makingContribute to the development of playing style and team identityWork closely with management and players to improve performance levelsAssist with player development, recruitment, and retention where requiredPromote a positive, disciplined, and ambitious team cultureSupport the link between First Team and Reserve/Development squadsQualifications & ExperienceCoaching experience within grassroots or senior football environmentsStrong understanding of tactical and technical coaching principlesExperience in matchday preparation and team managementAbility to develop players individually and within a team structureStrong communication, leadership, and motivational skillsFA Level 2 (UEFA C or equivalent) preferred but not essential depending on experienceGood organisational and time management skillsA strong passion for football and commitment to club developmentHow to ApplyPlease email [HIDDEN TEXT] with a copy of your cv and a covering letter. Please include your relevant coaching experience, coaching qualifications and a short summary of your playing philosophy. Deadline Friday 19th June.