- Plan, organize, and conduct practice sessions.
- Provide training direction, encouragement, motivation, and nutritional advice to prepare athletes for games, competitive events, or tours.
- Adjust coaching techniques, based on the strengths and weaknesses of athletes.
- Instruct individuals or groups in sports rules, game strategies, and performance
Football coach | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Football coaches develop the skills and motivation of football players and teams.
Football coachs typically work around 36 to 38 hours per week.
As a Football coach you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.
This occupation tends to be:
| Average salary |
| 39,222 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Football coach
Big gender gap
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45,156 GBP
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29,828 GBP
Average salary for part-time Football coach
Average salary for full-time Football coach
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11,306 GBP
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10,686 GBP
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39,222 GBP
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29,828 GBP
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45,156 GBP
Salary over time for Football coach
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32,562 GBP
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33,393 GBP
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34,400 GBP
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34,118 GBP
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36,740 GBP
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39,222 GBP
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36,809 GBP
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29,905 GBP
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Future outlook for Football coachs
Very good outlook
38 000+ jobs available 
Balanced outlook
-1% yearly wage growth (on average)
Very good outlook
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Which qualifications do I need?
Find out what you need to know in order to become a Football coach and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
What soft skills do I need?
Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Football coach.
Instructing Teaching others how to do something
Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively
Learning Strategies Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things
Monitoring Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action
Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
What technical skills do I need?
Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Football coach. Check that you know:
Things to highlight for your Football coach interview
Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Leadership Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
