ROLE DESCRIPTION

Al Jazira Football Academy is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Head Coach for our Under
23 squad. The successful candidate will manage and coach the U23 team, working closely with a multidisciplinary team of staff to create an elite performance environment. This role involves contributing
to the development and succession planning of young home-grown talent via the academy system.
Key Responsibilities
• Manage, coach, motivate, and develop players within the U23 squad, allowing the elite
players within the group to achieve their maximum potential.
• Devise technical and tactical training sessions in line with AJ footballing methodology
and player needs.
• Ensure cohesion, conflict resolution, and management of individual U23 players.
• Set, monitor, and develop high-quality professional standards and team ethic for the
players.
• Implement individual learning plans for players.
• Work in collaboration with all Academy staff.
• Work in line with the strategy agreed by the club.
General Responsibilities
• Adhere to all club policies, health and safety procedures, and safeguarding policies.
• Maintain the highest standards of professional conduct at all times.
• Undertake such other duties as may be reasonable.
Key Relationships
• Academy Technical Director
• Sporting Director
• First Team Staff
• Scouting & Recruitment staff
• Performance teams (Medical, Sports Science, Performance Analysis & Human Science)
• Operations team (including Welfare & Education)
• External stakeholders (e.g., UAE FA, UAE Pro League)
Essential
• UEFA / AFC Pro license (must have)
• Experience of working within an elite football environment and/or an Academy structure
• Strong English language skills
• Excellent organisational, communication, and technical skills developed in a similar role
• Competent IT skills
Desirable
• Good level of playing experience
• Coaching and/or Management of Players and Staff within the Professional Development
Phase
• Advanced Youth Award
• Basic First Aid for Sport (BFAS) Certificate
• Additional language skills, e.g., Arabic, Spanish, French
Safeguarding Statement
Due to our safeguarding promise, all roles working with children will be subject to a local police check
upon commencing employment with us. Staff are also expected to uphold the responsibility outlined
in our policy and procedure.
What we offer:
• Competitive compensation ranging from AED 35,000 to AED 40,000, subject to qualifications
and experience.
• 1 Year contract (Season 24/25) – Full time: A minimum of 35 hours per week, with flexible
scheduling that may include weekends.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, supportive environment focused on professional growth

Al Jazira Football Academy is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Head Coach for our Under 23 squad. The successful candidate will manage and coach the U23 team, working closely with a multi-disciplinary team of staff to create an elite performance environment.

Please find attached the full job brief for more details. Qualified applicants may send their CV to -- with the subject line “Head Coach - U23”

Application deadline: 19 July 2024