The Role

We are looking for Community Coaches on a voluntarily basis to join our Coach Development Programme.

Based at The Arsenal Hub, this exciting programme runs from September 2026 - July 2027 and provides you with practical and online coach education sessions, as well as the opportunity to gain experience through supporting and delivering on a wide range of Arsenal in the Community’s projects.

Alongside our comprehensive coach education programme, all participants will be given a bespoke programme of coaching opportunities and a mentor to support their development goals. We strive to support coaches with relevant qualifications, accredited CPD hours, and access to some of the most exciting coach educators in the country.

With playing/coaching experience not essential, we’re proud to say that the programme is open to everyone from school leavers to those wanting a career break or those seeking to take the first steps to a career in football coaching.

Please note: the Coach Development Programme is unpaid and requires travel to The Arsenal Hub and the surrounding areas (namely Islington, Hackney and Camden) often during peak hours. It is essential that volunteers are able to cover their own expenses, including accommodation and travel, as we will not be able to contribute towards these costs.

Coach Development Programme Participant Highlights

Gabriel Jesus surprises community volunteer

Watch this fantastic moment when our striker Gabriel Jesus surprised one of our Community Coach Development volunteers.

Hayden Cushion took part in the programme and after participating, was told to head to Sobha Realty Training Centre for what he thought was a tour of our facilities.

Instead, Hayden, who is a massive supporter, was being surprised by our Brazilian number 9!

Press play on the video above to find out what went down when Hayden met Gabi!

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Olivia Watson wins the Kevin Campbell Award

The Kevin Campbell Award was created to recognise a participant on the Coach Development Programme who consistently demonstrates outstanding dedication, enthusiasm and performance.

The award recognises coaches who demonstrate exceptional commitment, passion and professionalism throughout their time on the Coach Development Programme.

Click here to learn more about the programme and watch Olivia receive her award.

Who we are

We are one of the most famous clubs in world football, with a rich heritage and history of success – read more about our history, here.

Beyond that, we are passionate about our local community and, behind the scenes, we have a wide variety of opportunities and career paths for all. We have a very defined purpose: to act for a winning team, culture and community. We achieve this by ensuring we are courageous in the pursuit of progress, we champion our community and each other, and that we do the right thing (even when no one is looking).

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

We are committed to ensuring that our environments for children, young people and adults at risk remain safe and inclusive. We therefore require successful candidates to complete a DBS check and other essential background checks prior to starting their employment. Depending on the responsibilities of the role, a DBS will be either a basic, standard, or enhanced check.

Your day-to-day

• Deliver first-class coaching - you will efficiently plan and lead coaching sessions to the highest of standards using the Arsenal in the Community philosophies and training methods

• Support our Community team - you’ll attentively assist the session lead of the group you are allocated to, ensuring all appropriate policies and procedures are adhered to, maintaining Health and Safety guidelines at all sessions

• Uphold professionalism at all times - you will liaise with teachers and parents / guardians in a professional manner, directing questions to an appropriate team member

• Commit to our programmes - you’ll passionately take part in our coach education sessions and development reviews with Programme Managers when requested to, whilst also supporting our Project Coordinator with task requests, ensuring all documentation is provided in a timely manner
  

Position of Trust - As someone in a position of trust role involving regular, direct contact with children or vulnerable adults you will be expected to uphold high standards of conduct to prevent abuse, including sexual, physical, or emotional harm. This role requires you to keep updated with both Club and FA Safeguarding training and education

What we are looking for

• Passion for community and youth focused projects - you have a keen interest in coaching young people of all abilities from various ages with some experience working on community projects, volunteering or working with children and young people

• Innovative mindset - you are a positive, committed individual with a ‘can-do’ attitude with familiarity or willingness to adapt to new, unfamiliar surroundings

• Commitment to our community - you will have a desire to learn the Arsenal in the Community methods and philosophies as well as our club visions and values

• Effective team player - you possess the ability to work within a team, as well as to take responsibility as an individual and you’re able to communicate impactfully with adults and children

• Flexible and adaptable approach - you’re highly organised and able to to approach your role with flexibility and adapt to the different needs of projects and individuals
  

Arsenal for Everyone

Arsenal for Everyone is our commitment to promoting and embracing equality, diversity and inclusion, so that everyone connected to the club feels like they belong to the same Arsenal family. We believe that diversity of background, skills and experience drives our success on and off the pitch. 

Disability Confident Leader

We are a Disability Confident Leader. We actively welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and long-term health conditions. If you need disability-related adjustments to the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.

If you are likely to meet the definition of being a ‘disabled person’ according to the Equality Act 2010, you may be eligible to apply for an interview via the Disability Confident Scheme - please indicate this in your application form below. The information you share with us about your health or disability will not be used in recruitment decisions.

Application Closing Date - Friday 22nd May 2026

Please note: we reserve the right to close the position early if application volumes are particularly high. We encourage you to get your application in sooner rather than later.

Updates on the status of your application will be sent via email, please routinely check your spam and junk folders, as occasionally emails sent via the Teamtailor platform will find themselves there.

Good luck!