Pay to Play Head Coach - Abu Dhabi

Location:

Abu Dhabi, AE

Opening Date: 13 Oct 2025

Full Time / Part Time: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date of Applications – 03/11/2025

About Manchester City’s Football Education Team (Pay to Play Programme)

Manchester City’s Football Education team is a global leader in youth development, coach education, and football engagement. Drawing directly from the philosophy and methodology used at the Manchester City Academy in the UK, the team delivers authentic City-style training programmes across the world. Each session is designed around the same principles that underpin player development at the Club — a commitment to technical excellence, intelligent decision-making, creativity, and teamwork both on and off the pitch.

In the UAE, Manchester City’s Football Education team operates a range of standout initiatives including the Abu Dhabi Cup, the region’s largest youth football tournament, and the City Abu Dhabi League, which provides players of all abilities with structured, competitive opportunities throughout the season. The team also collaborates closely with Al Jazira Club as part of a strategic partnership designed to enhance player pathways and support football development across the Emirates.

Operating in multiple countries, the Football Education team brings together experienced coaches who are passionate about inspiring players of all ages and abilities. The team creates exceptional learning environments that not only improve football skills but also nurture confidence, leadership, and respect. Whether through football schools, camps, or international partnerships, Manchester City’s Football Education team represents the values, professionalism, and playing style of one of the world’s most successful football organisations.

The Role

This is a rare and rewarding opportunity to lead within Manchester City’s Football Education team. As Head Coach of the Manchester City Football School in Abu Dhabi, you’ll take responsibility for delivering a coaching programme that reflects the Club’s philosophy, methodology, and commitment to developing players of all ages and abilities. You will also play a key role in working towards commercial targets with regular monthly reporting, leading weekly fixtures, and managing clear, consistent communication with families to ensure the highest standards of engagement and satisfaction. This full-time, permanent role offers the chance to make a genuine impact in a thriving international environment, working alongside an experienced team and helping to shape the future of football development in the region.

The Perks

Based in the capital of the UAE, this position comes with a tax-free competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including housing, travel, and transport allowances, visa sponsorship, and private medical cover (Gold).

Essential

What we are looking for

• UEFA B license
• International Coaching Experience
• Commercial Reporting
• Team Management
• Coaching all abilities and ages
  
  

Learn More About Our UAE Programmes

Manchester City’s presence in the UAE continues to grow through a range of world-class initiatives designed to connect players, families, and communities through football:

• Abu Dhabi Cup 2025 – a flagship youth football tournament that unites teams from across the region in a celebration of sport, teamwork, and community.
• Abu Dhabi League 2024 – a competitive league offering structured, high-quality football experiences for players of all abilities.
• Manchester City Football Schools – UAE – ongoing coaching programmes built on Manchester City’s proven player development model.
  
  

Stay connected and see more from our programmes and events:

• Instagram – City Football Schools UAE
• Instagram – Man City Abu Dhabi League
• Instagram – Man City Abu Dhabi Cup
  
  

Partnerships and Key Landmarks

Manchester City’s Football Education operations in the UAE are part of a wider strategic commitment to football development across the region. A key milestone was the City Football Group and Al Jazira Club strategic collaboration — a partnership focused on sharing knowledge, expertise, and innovation to strengthen football pathways and opportunities throughout the Emirates.

City Football Group promotes equal opportunities in employment and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose skills and experience seem to meet our needs. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you only if you are selected for an interview.

Employment is subject to the provision of proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

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.