Closing Date: 25 August 2026
Assessment Date: 29 August or 5 September 2026
Assessment Location: City Football Academy, Manchester
Based in Dubai, UAE, this full time opportunity offers you the chance to take your career onto a global stage with Manchester City. You will help lead the planning and delivery of the Women's Football Dubai programme for City Football Middle East and help grow participation, support programme quality and guide a coaching team to create a positive experience for players, partners and other key stakeholders.
Who We Are
Manchester City is a football club rooted in East Manchester, with a story that began in 1880 and continues to grow today. Built on resilience, belief and togetherness, success on the pitch is driven by the moments and memories shared with millions of Fans around the world. City is known for its bravery, its determination to the very end and its strong connection to where we come from. With Mancunian roots and a global outlook, we are shaped by our Fans and driven by a long-term vision, from developing future talent to supporting the communities we call home. Together, we are creating the next chapter, the City way.
Our Football Education team delivers programmes around the world, bringing Manchester City’s coaching philosophy to life across a range of environments. In the UAE, our programmes continue to grow, offering coaches the chance to work in a dynamic, multicultural setting while supporting the development of players of all abilities.
The Role
This role sits at the heart of the Women's Football Dubai programme and combines coaching leadership with programme delivery. You will plan and manage the day-to-day running of the programme, ensuring sessions are well organised, participants are supported and the overall programme is delivered to a high standard.
A major part of the role is coordinating the moving pieces that keep the programme running smoothly. That includes working with venue teams, suppliers and internal colleagues, managing registrations and waivers, overseeing facilities and equipment, and making sure everything is in place for a reliable and positive participant experience.
You will also help grow the programme by supporting promotional activity and working closely with the marketing team to build awareness and participation. Alongside that, you will lead and support coaches, keep key stakeholders aligned and act as the safeguarding lead on site, ensuring concerns are handled appropriately and the programme remains a safe environment for everyone involved.
The role requires someone who can balance detail with pace, maintain strong relationships and make practical decisions on the ground. It is a hands-on position with real influence over the quality, consistency and reputation of the Women's Football Dubai programme.
What You'll Bring
⚽ UEFA B, or working towards, in coaching, teaching, sport or a related area.
⚽ Level 3 safeguarding training, or a clear commitment to complete it at the earliest opportunity.
⚽ Experience in football and school environments, with exposure to local and international settings.
⚽ Proven ability to plan, deliver and review football programmes, events or similar projects.
⚽ Clear and effective communication skills when working with players, coaches, parents and partner stakeholders.
⚽ Ability to organise priorities, lead people and adapt confidently when plans or demands change.
Why Choose Us
Working at City Football Group means being supported to do your best, with the flexibility and encouragement to look after your wellbeing. We are committed to helping our people learn, grow and thrive in a culture built on collaboration, openness and hard work.
This role offers a comprehensive international relocation package, including housing, medical cover, transport allowance, flights and visa sponsorship, alongside the opportunity to gain valuable global coaching experience.
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How to Apply
If you’re ready to take the next step in your coaching career and explore an international opportunity with Manchester City, we’d love to hear from you. Please click Apply and submit your CV by 25 August.
The assessment day will take place on Saturday 29 August 2026 or Saturday 5 September 2026 at the City Football Academy, Manchester.
We work with a select group of agency partners and do not accept unsolicited applications. Any CVs submitted without prior agreement will be treated as a direct application.
Equal Opportunities
City Football Group promotes equal opportunities in employment and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose skills and experience seem to meet our needs. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you only if you are selected for an interview. If you require reasonable adjustments or any support throughout the process, please contact hiring@cityfootball.com and we will be happy to help.
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Due to our safeguarding promise, all roles will be subject to the relevant safeguarding checks and background screening depending on the location and responsibilities of the job.
City Football Group (CFG) is the world's leading private owner and operator of football clubs – with 13 football clubs across five continents within the CFG family.
Established in May 2013, the CFG approach ensures that every club remains authentic to its fans and community, plays entertaining football and benefits from being part of a global organisation that applies the world's best expertise on and off the pitch.
CFG pioneers and delivers a consistent underlying approach to talent development, fan experiences, sports entertainment, commercial opportunities and community impact. Over 400 partner organisations are central to the CFG model and a commitment to positively shaping the future of football. More than one billion followers worldwide support and connect with their CFG clubs.
CFG clubs include Manchester City FC, New York City FC, Melbourne City FC, Yokohama F. Marinos, Montevideo City Torque, Shenzhen Peng City FC, Mumbai City FC, Lommel SK, ESTAC, Palermo FC, Bahia, and partner club Bolívar. Starting from 1 July 2024 – 30 June 2025, CFG’s shareholding in Girona FC has been put into an independent blind trust to ensure compliance with UEFA rules and regulations.
CFG is majority owned by Newton Investment and Development LLC, wholly owned by His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed, with a significant minority shareholding held by US-based global technology investment firm, Silver Lake (nearly 18%).
