Please find below Coaching Vacancies available in Suffolk:

If you would like to advertise any roles you have on this page, please see the contact details alongside.

 

 

Woodbridge Town FC are now seeking a new first-team management team for the 2025-26 season following the recent news regarding that the management team are stepping down at the end of the current campaign

Below are the minimum requirements for the position.

Anyone interested becoming the next Woodbridge Town first-team manager can contact the club via email at WTFCDOF@outlook.com or on 01394 385308.

 

Woodbridge Town FC – First Team Manager's Responsibilities 

Ongoing 

• Maintain standards of WTFC set down in the club’s code of conduct.
• Ensure the safety of all players & coaching staff when on duty for WTFC.
• Delegation of responsibilities to other coaching staff.
• To work within the players budget as agreed with the board at the beginning of each season. Liaising with treasurer regarding player payments.
• The signing of players as well as transfers, working with the club secretary.
• To build a squad of players that are both reliable & trustworthy.
• Build a squad with the potential to push for promotion
• To work together with the Director of football, U23’s, U18s Managers, to help development of players and rehabilitation of those returning from injury.
• Working with the club physio regarding player injuries and rehabilitation.
• Building relationships with others responsible for areas within the club, Kit Manager, Groundsman etc.
• To help build a culture of one-club, our-club within the club, with the youth, ladies and veterans’ sections.
• Working with management board to co-ordinate plans for the season.
• To attend and support social functions within the football club.

 

Matchday 

• Ensure all players selected are aware of where and what time they are required to arrive.
• Ensure all staff are wearing the required kit, both on and off the pitch.
• Collection of all kit & equipment at the end of each game.
• Discipline of all players & staff.
• Completion of matchday paperwork – including reports and admin
• Forward team news to media team
• Attend any media interviews when required

 

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Mendlesham Football Club are seeking a first-team manager for their current Saturday men’s team, who play in Division Five of the Suffolk and Ipswich League.

As the club looks to grow as part of short and long-term plans, they are keen to add a dedicated first-team manager.

The current management structure of three coaches are committed to the club, however they are looking to appoint a first-team manager to lead the current squad both at training on Tuesday evening and match days on Saturday afternoons.

The successful applicant would assume responsibility of all first-team related areas working closely with the existing squad and coaches, but with opportunities to add both new players and coaches as desired.

This position would suit experienced managers who are keen to grow and develop both a team and club, or someone who is looking to get into management.

The successful applicant in either case would ideally have a good knowledge of local football and passion to develop as a manager.

If interested, please contact Club Chairman Ashley Roshier on 07909 113676 or via email at Mendleshamfootballclub@gmail.com

 

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Bury Town Community FC are on the lookout for a paid football coach for their EJA teams. If you're passionate about the game, send your football CV to:

Recruitment@burytowncommunityfc.co.uk

You'll be coaching for two hours each week (same evening) and matches on a Sunday. £80-£90 a week.

Join and be a part of the team!

More information is available via the below link:

https://tinyurl.com/hhby764v

 

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Felixstowe & Walton United Under-17s are looking for an assistant coach.

The assistant coach will join up with the head coach to help with the side on match days on Saturday mornings and training on Wednesday nights.

Coaching experience and qualifications are good, but all are welcome to apply and the club will assist with coaching courses if needed.

If interested, please contact Dean Forbes on 07859 768788.

 

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Brooks Hall Rovers FC are looking for new coaches to manage some youth football teams for the 2025-26 season.

They are an Ipswich based club with matches being played on Saturday mornings in the Suffolk Youth Football League.

No experience is required as training will be provided but all coaches will need to complete an enhanced DBS check.

They will also be put through the following paid courses:

FA Introduction to First Aid in Football

FA Safeguarding Children

FA Introduction to Coaching Football

Please call Mark on 07504 504313 or email brookshallrovers@outlook.com for more details.

 

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Would you like to be part of our refugee football sessions in partnership with the Ipswich Town Foundation?

Suffolk Refugee Support are looking for a volunteer coach or keen footballer for their weekly sessions on Wednesdays from 4.30-6pm.

This is a proactive role supporting their Health & Sports Coordinator and the ITFC Foundation coach.

You’ll lead an informal kickabout and keep players warmed up until they join the main pitch.

You may also be asked to assist in distributing kit and water, taking a register and other ad hoc tasks.

You’ll be working independently but with SRS staff in close proximity and will be able to identify and pass on issues of concern.
Please note this is an unpaid role.

Please get in touch with lruffle@suffolkrefugee.org.uk for more information.

 

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AFC Chilton are looking for new coaches to aid the expansion of their youth set up.

They are a Stowmarket-based club and training night is on a Wednesday, with match days being on Saturday mornings in the Suffolk Youth Football League.

If you have a passion for football and want to help the next generation get into football, the club want to hear from you.

Contact Mark Mcardle 07940 205640 or email Development@afcchilton.co.uk 

 

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Brett Vale FC require a manager for their men’s team with immediate effect.

They are based at King George Playing Field Raydon Suffolk The Street, Raydon IP7 5LT.

The team play in Division Three of the Ipswich Sunday League, with matches kicking -off at 10.30am.

Please contact Chairman@brettvalefc.co.uk or cwo@brettvalefc.co.uk

 

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Woodbridge Town Girls’ Under-11s are seeking an additional coach.

The girls are in their second season after a good first season in the Suffolk Girls’ & Women’s League.

The coach will be expected to lead sessions and support the current coaches with player development.

The successful candidate must be at least a Level 1 coach.

Please contact Wayne on 07732879626 for further information.

 

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Chantry Grasshoppers Football Club are looking for volunteer coaches ideally two or three people to help run a once-a-week session for one hour.

This is currently on a Saturday from 9am-10am - Mini Hoppers section at Bourne Park for boys and girls aged from 3-6 years old.

Ideally one of the volunteers with a FA Coaching Qualification and the club would arrange an FA DBS check for anyone interested.

All balls and equipment would be provided by the club.

If interested, please contact Nick Ward on 07801 968655 or email froggernelaine@aol.com for more information or if you have any questions.

 

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Cockfield United FC Reserves are looking to add an additional member to their coaching team.

Working closely with the first team, the club focuses on enjoyment for all in a friendly, challenging environment.

The successful applicant would ideally have a good knowledge of local football and a keen interest in progressing their tactical ideas. 

The club would offer support in coaching badges, first aid and continuing development to assist with this.

The Reserves will be playing their football in SIL Division Three on Saturdays after gaining promotion last season.

If interested, please get in touch by calling 07557 195677 or via email on cockfieldfcres@outlook.com

 

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Brantham Athletic Ladies are looking for a coach to assist the first-team manager part time for the forthcoming 2024-25 season.

The role requires a person who is trustworthy and polite and to be confident in delivering training sessions, tactics and assisting the manager.

Please find list of requirements below:

 

• Available every Thursday and Sunday for training and matches
• Driver's licence and vehicle 
• DBS to complete (club will pay)
• To pass a safe guarding course (club will pay)
• To pass FA introduction to football course (club will pay)

 

Please don't hesitate to contact Daniel Claxton on 07539 119193 or email Dan.claxton@branthamathletic.com with any questions or queries.

 

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Stanton FC are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate coach/es to help their newly-formed Under-16s Youth team going into the new 2024-25 season.

The club values teamwork, sportsmanship, and dedication to the sport. They need a coach who shares these same values and is committed to helping the young players develop and thrive.

The club would welcome both experience at coaching youth team level as well as someone looking to for an opportunity to gain coaching experience.

The club will fund the qualifications required to succeed in this role.

In this role, you'll work closely with the club’s young players, helping them develop their skills, confidence, and love for the game. A positive attitude, and excellent communication skills.

Above all, you should have a genuine passion for working with children and helping them achieve their potential.

Don't miss this chance to be part of something special. Apply today and help shape the future of the club!

If you are interested in finding out more, please contact Gary Newman via stantonfcjuniorreds@outlook.com

 

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Beccles Town FC Senior Section have a vacancy for the management position for their Development side.

They are looking for an enthusiastic, organised individual who is willing to take the lead on running the side on a weekend and assist with training.

The side trains on Tuesday evenings and plays on a Saturday Afternoon, in Lowestoft and District Division Three.

This is a great opportunity for someone wanting to get into the adult game with a great group of young players. 

Candidates of any experience will be considered, and full support from the club will be provided.

 To register interest please contact either:

Graham Lewis – 1st Team Manager

07917 870063

grahamlewis1977@gmail.com

or

Matt Humby – Club Chairman

07818 822227

matthew.humby@btinternet.com

 

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Spexhall Huntsman & Hounds FC are seeking a new Saturday team manager for the forthcoming 2024-25 season. 

They play in the Lowestoft & District League in Division One.

For all enquiries please contact the club secretary by emailing Darren Davies on spexdaz08@me.com

 

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Haverhill Town Under-18s require a coach/assistant manager for the 2024-25 season.

The team have a manager who has been with the team from the start, however due to work commitments, he is just looking for some assistance for the following:

• Matchdays – Saturday Mornings, especially when the manager has work commitments.
  
  
• Training evenings – Although the manager should be able to cover the majority of these sessions, assistance during these sessions will be extremely beneficial to complement the manager's style of play.

The club can provide the applicant with all mandated courses (Safeguarding and IFAIF), DBS and the opportunity to complete their ‘introduction to Coaching Football’ qualification, that will be fully paid for by the club.

If interested, please contact club Chair Lee Wood on 07956 248145 or via email woody-sarah@hotmail.co.uk

 

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Brantham Athletic FC require new coaches.

Since last September, the Girls’ section at Brantham Athletic FC has grown from 6 to 40+ girls and the current coaching team are looking to add to their numbers.

They are a female-led team of coaches with mixed experience but huge enthusiasm. They would love to hear from anyone who is interested in coaching this fantastic group of girls, especially women.

Training and full support is offered.

The club potentially have three new teams for the forthcoming season and this is a really exciting time to get involved at these very early stages.

If interested, please contact Liz on 07867 783425.

 

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Wickham Market Under-14s (Under 15s next year) require a new manager or match-day manager.

The team play in Division Three of the Suffolk Youth Football League.

Last year the team played in Division Three after moving from Division Five and they comfortably finished in mid-table.

These are a great bunch of children with a real team spirit – over the years this group has grown into a highly respected team within the leagues.

They play football the right way and respect all involved within the game.

The current manager is now unable to manage match days on a Saturday.

The team is either looking for:

 A Manager who would like to take the team forward replacing the current coaching set-up

 or

A Coach who would work with the current manager and manage the match-days on a Saturday.

For more information, please contact Mark on 07443 957085.

 

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Cornard Dynamos are seeking an Under-13 Girls’ Coach for the 2024-25 season. 

They are seeking someone who can help drive the players to continue to develop their ability and understanding of the game; supporting the team to continue the good work and progress made in this current season. 

You should be passionate and committed about nurturing young talent and have a positive outlook. 

The club values teamwork, sportsmanship and dedication to the sport. They welcome both experience at coaching Youth team level as well as someone looking for an opportunity to gain coaching experience. 

Above all, you should have a genuine passion for working with children and helping them achieve their potential.

Don't miss this chance to be part of something special. Apply today and help shape the future of the club! 

Please contact Lisa MacDonald on 07938 512849.

 

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Claydon Under-14 Girls (next season U15) are looking for a coach to work with and support their current coach.

Great team of girls pushing and wanting to compete. Girls have been accepted into the Aces this year and could benefit from someone with some football experience to help them all grow even more. Games are typically Sunday mornings and training is on Wednesdays 7pm-8.30pm.

Please contact Kerry to discuss on 07825 333026.

 

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Felixstowe & Walton United FC Youth Section are looking for coaches to head up a new Under-18 team for the 2024-25 season to play on Saturday mornings in the Suffolk Youth Football League.

The team will already have a core of players moving up from the club’s U16s but there may be room for new recruits.

Interested parties please contact Scott Dunne

sjd_sw@yahoo.co.uk

 

Felixstowe & Walton United FC Youth Section are looking for new coaches to take control of the U13 Whites for the new season 2024-25 and beyond.

This is an established team now starting 11-a-side and need a new coaching set up to take the team forward and grow.

Interested parties please contact Scott Dunne via email sjd_sw@yahoo.co.uk.

 

Felixstowe & Walton United FC Youth Section are inviting potential new coaches to head up the 2024-25 start up Under-6 age group. They will train on a Saturday morning from 9am-10am.

Full support will be given from within the Youth Section with experienced and new coaches considered.

Interested parties please contact Scott Dunne via email sjd_sw@yahoo.co.uk

 

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Kirton Kestrels FC are looking for a head coach for their current Under-13s team for next season as they transition to under-14s.

An FA Level 1 coaching badge or Introduction to Coaching Football qualification will be required, along with a DBS check and the FA Safeguarding and Emergency First Aid qualifications. These will be funded by the club. 

Whilst the club would welcome those with coaching experience this would equally provide a great opportunity for someone looking to further develop their coaching or teaching skills and experience at a club with great facilities, a great team and supportive parents who are willing to help with admin and fundraising support, etc.

If you are interested in finding out more please contact Nick, who is assistant coach, via njalexandrou@yahoo.co.uk or John, the club secretary, via johnbeer47@btinternet.com

 

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Debenham LC FC are seeking a new Men’s Reserve Team Manager/Coach for the 2024-25 season.

The club are looking for someone who can help drive their Youth players into adult football, support the first team and continue the good work and progress made in pushing this club forward.

If you are passionate and committed about nurturing young talent and contributing to team success, please contact club Chair Simon at dyfcchair@gmail.com

 

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Stradbroke Youth Football Club are looking for coaches for the 2024-25 season.

They would like to start up an U7s team to go along with their current teams that will be U9s and U13s next season.

They are also on the lookout for a second coach for their U9s team and happy to look at other age groups too including U11s.

Contact Ellie Wigby at Syfcsecretary380@gmail.com for more details and to be able to help the club achieve their goal of empowering local children through football, teamwork, commitment and respect.

 

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Stanton Youth Football Club are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate coach/es to help run their Youth section going into the new season for 2024-25.

Their club values teamwork, sportsmanship and dedication to the sport.

They need a coach who shares these same values and is committed to helping the club’s young players develop and thrive. 

 The club would welcome both experience at coaching Youth team level as well as someone looking for an opportunity to gain coaching experience.

The club will fund the qualifications required to succeed in this role. 

In this role, you'll work closely with the young players, helping them develop their skills, confidence, and love for the game. A positive attitude and excellent communication skills are required.

Above all, you should have a genuine passion for working with children and helping them achieve their potential. 

Don't miss this chance to be part of something special. Apply today and help shape the future of the club! 

If you are interested in finding out more, please contact Gary Newman via stantonfcjuniorreds@outlook.com

 

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Capel Plough FC are looking for a new coach for their current Under-14s (U15s 2024-25 season). 

They have several parents happy to assist but none able to step up to the main role. The current coach is in place until the end of season. He is also willing to continue to help with some training/matches if required. 

Winter training is at The Colchester Sports Park on a Monday evening, 6pm-7pm (if able to find alternative winter training venue/night change would be considered). Evening training during BST is at Capel St Mary Playing Field.

The team play in the Suffolk Youth Saturday Morning League, Division Five. They are a good bunch of hard working, keen to learn players with a good attitude. A small number of new players incoming with a new coach would be considered. 

A coaching qualification is desirable but not essential, and all required courses will be funded by the club. 

The new coach will be supported by the Junior Section Manager and Child Welfare Officer to settle into the new role. 

Club events are held throughout the year. 

There is a pathway available to play for the club’s adult teams.

Capel Plough FC are currently in a bidding process with the Football Foundation for a new floodlit 3G pitch. 

Anyone interested please contact Gary Collins via email cpfcyouth@yahoo.com

 

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Great Blakenham FC are currently looking for a coach or two to help assist with the running of their Saturday morning kids’ club. 

This takes place between 9am and 10am on Saturdays in Stowmarket.

If you may be looking to get involved in grassroots football or looking for a new coaching opportunity, then please contact Mark Mcardle on 07940 205640 or email Gbcfcsecretary@gmail.com