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 player-centred coaches to join its Girls Talent Pathway, delivering coaching sessions and supporting players on training and match days as part of the growth of the girls' game in Milton Keynes. Training evenings are typically Mondays and Wednesdays, with weekend fixtures and some school holiday matches.
- 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 engaging, age-appropriate coaching sessions for your age group
- Support individual player development plans
- Support players' technical, tactical, physical and psychosocial development
- Support players at weekend fixtures and other matches through the season
- Complete session plans, reviews and operational tasks on time
- Work with the coaching staff on player progression and age-group transitions
Essential
- UEFA C Licence (FA Level 2) or equivalent
- Emergency first aid qualification
- Experience coaching in an Academy, Emerging Talent Centre (ETC), Player Development Centre (PDC) or similar
- Knowledge of coaching players from U7 to U18+
- Flexible about evenings, weekends and school holidays; full clean UK driving licence
Desirable
- UEFA B Licence
- FA Safeguarding Children qualification
- Experience in girls' and women's football
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 player-centred coaches to join its Girls Talent Pathway, delivering coaching sessions and supporting players on training and match days as part of the growth of the girls' game in Milton Keynes. Training evenings are typically Mondays and Wednesdays, with weekend fixtures and some school holiday matches.
- 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 engaging, age-appropriate coaching sessions for your age group
- Support individual player development plans
- Support players' technical, tactical, physical and psychosocial development
- Support players at weekend fixtures and other matches through the season
- Complete session plans, reviews and operational tasks on time
- Work with the coaching staff on player progression and age-group transitions
Essential
- UEFA C Licence (FA Level 2) or equivalent
- Emergency first aid qualification
- Experience coaching in an Academy, Emerging Talent Centre (ETC), Player Development Centre (PDC) or similar
- Knowledge of coaching players from U7 to U18+
- Flexible about evenings, weekends and school holidays; full clean UK driving licence
Desirable
- UEFA B Licence
- FA Safeguarding Children qualification
- Experience in girls' and women's football
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