MK Dons Community Trust is the charitable arm of Milton Keynes Dons Football Club (registered charity 1123762). It supports people across Milton Keynes, particularly young people, to build confidence, develop leadership skills and improve their physical and mental wellbeing through sport and community programmes.
The role
The Trust is looking for a passionate, player-focused coach to join its Boys Talent Pathway coaching team, supporting training sessions, matchdays, talent identification and player development programmes. Coaching is on Monday and Wednesday evenings, plus matchdays.
- Salary: £12.71 per hour
- Contract: zero hours, casual
- Hours: variable (weekly evenings and weekends, and some school holidays)
- Location: Stadium MK and the MK Training Ground, Milton Keynes
Key responsibilities
- Deliver coaching across technical, tactical, physical, psychological and social development
- Plan, deliver and review sessions in line with the pathway philosophy
- Drive player development, progression and assessments
- Support talent ID, recruitment and player transitions
- Build strong relationships with players, parents and staff
- Support community sessions and wider recruitment activity
- Promote safeguarding, welfare and safe practice at all times
Essential
- FA Level 1 coaching qualification (or equivalent)
- Experience coaching youth football and an understanding of player development from U7 to U18+
- Excellent communication; reliable, organised and a good team player
- Flexible about evenings, weekends and school holidays
- Full clean driving licence
Desirable
- UEFA C Licence
- FA Safeguarding Children qualification
- Pitch-side first aid (ideally ITMMiF)
How to apply
- Download the application form and the job advert from the Stadium MK careers page
- Send the completed application form, your CV and a covering letter to careers@stadiummk.com
- Closing date: 30 November 2026, 6pm
- Reference requests may be taken before interview, and the successful applicant will need an enhanced DBS check
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The role
The Trust is looking for a passionate, player-focused coach to join its Boys Talent Pathway coaching team, supporting training sessions, matchdays, talent identification and player development programmes. Coaching is on Monday and Wednesday evenings, plus matchdays.
- Salary: £12.71 per hour
- Contract: zero hours, casual
- Hours: variable (weekly evenings and weekends, and some school holidays)
- Location: Stadium MK and the MK Training Ground, Milton Keynes
Key responsibilities
- Deliver coaching across technical, tactical, physical, psychological and social development
- Plan, deliver and review sessions in line with the pathway philosophy
- Drive player development, progression and assessments
- Support talent ID, recruitment and player transitions
- Build strong relationships with players, parents and staff
- Support community sessions and wider recruitment activity
- Promote safeguarding, welfare and safe practice at all times
Essential
- FA Level 1 coaching qualification (or equivalent)
- Experience coaching youth football and an understanding of player development from U7 to U18+
- Excellent communication; reliable, organised and a good team player
- Flexible about evenings, weekends and school holidays
- Full clean driving licence
Desirable
- UEFA C Licence
- FA Safeguarding Children qualification
- Pitch-side first aid (ideally ITMMiF)
How to apply
- Download the application form and the job advert from the Stadium MK careers page
- Send the completed application form, your CV and a covering letter to careers@stadiummk.com
- Closing date: 30 November 2026, 6pm
- Reference requests may be taken before interview, and the successful applicant will need an enhanced DBS check