Do you dream of getting paid to work as a football coach? Or looking to start a career in the football industry? There are lots of roles available, from football coaching jobs in the UK, Europe and America to full time careers working in various roles in places like Asia and the Middle East.
Thousands of people are employed in the football industry, and whether you are looking to get started and boost your experience and skills, or you are looking to step up and take your professional career to a different level you can find so many jobs.
Types of Jobs in the Football Industry
As well as finding work as a football coach, you can also find employment and careers in various other areas of the industry including: Leadership & Management, Administration, Academies, Customer Service, Digital, Coordinator, Business & Commercial, Hospitality, Sales, Maintenance, Media, Health & Safety, , Scout / Analyst, Marketing, Technology, Community, Events, Ticketing, Finance, Education, Strength & Conditioning, Communications & PR, Computer Science, Groundsman, Medical, Physiotherapy, Stadia & Operations, Safeguarding, Social Media, Sports Therapy, Account Management and Nutrition.
Popular Places to Work
You can find thousands of vacancies advertised United Kingdom, United States, France, Germany, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Australia, China, and Saudi Arabia.
Other countries where you might also be able to gain employment include Canada, Mexico, Bulgaria, Ghana, New Zealand, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Malaysia and Qatar.
In countries like South Africa there are lots of volunteer programs where you can coach football and help good causes. This is a really worthwhile experience although generally unpaid.
Paid Football Coaching Jobs
You can find employment in both mens and womens football at clubs, summer camps, For something different you could apply to work on a cruise ship – sports coaches are hired all year round. Thousands of people are employed in professional positions in national leagues too like the Premier League, EFL, Seria A and the Bundasligua.
Football Coaching Jobs in America
Working at a summer camp is one of the best summer jobs in the world and popular with students and graduates. Spent 12 weeks living and working at an American summer camp helping children to develop football skills. You’ll meet new people, get paid and get to go sightseeing in your spare time. For a professional career in North America, thousands of people are employed in the MLS and at colleges around the country.
Requirements
To stand the best chance to get employment in the football industry it is recommend you study and take courses. A degree that teaches how to work through situations and develop new strategies will be beneficial. When applying with most employers and to work with children a DBS certificate/a certificate that shows you don’t have a criminal record will be needed.
Football Coaching Jobs with No Experience
Finding football jobs abroad with no experience is a challenge but not impossible. Like any industry, the more experience you have the more likely you will gain employment. You could take courses either online or in person, apply for apprenticeships or work experience placements, or try to help out at your local sports club. You might want to consider working at summer camps which is a great way to boost your knowledge, skills and CV.