Community Foundation (CUCF) is recruiting coaches for the 2026/27 season. CUCF supports thousands of children, young people and adults across the region through football, education, health and inclusion programmes.
U7 Lead Coach – Boys Development Centre
- Location: Tiptree, Colchester
- Day(s): Monday, 4:30–6:00pm
- Pay: £12.25–£14.25 per hour, depending on qualifications
- Role: Coach U7 players and help develop their technical skills, confidence, creativity and enjoyment of football.
- Experience: Grassroots coaching experience is welcome; professional academy experience is not required.
- Key qualifications: UEFA C, FA First Aid, FA Safeguarding Children and an Enhanced DBS check. A clean UK driving licence is also required.
- Development opportunities: Mentoring, regular coach training, feedback, opportunities to gain qualifications and experience within the Colchester United pathway.
- View the job pack here.
- Closing date: Monday 28 September 2026, although applications may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found.
- Contact: CUCF — cucf@colchesterunited.net / 01206 755160 (FAO Joe Hart).
U11 Head Coach – Boys Development Centre
- Location: Colchester and Witham
- Days: Wednesday 5–8pm and Friday 5–8pm
- Pay: £12.25–£14.25 per hour, depending on qualifications
- Role: Lead U11 players in a structured, academy-style environment, focusing on technical, tactical, physical and psychological development.
- Responsibilities: Plan and deliver sessions, monitor player progress, identify talent and support players who may progress towards the Colchester United Academy.
- Experience: Experienced coaches with a strong interest in player development are wanted.
- Qualifications: UEFA C, FA First Aid, Safeguarding and Enhanced DBS are required. UEFA B and Advanced Youth Award are desirable
- View the job pack here.
- Closing date: Monday 28 September 2026, although applications may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found.
- Contact: CUCF — cucf@colchesterunited.net / 01206 755160 (FAO Joe Hart).
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