Coaching for Christ Internship
Youth Academy

The internship is for people who:

• Have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, and want to grow in their faith
• Those who are 16+
• Can work well as part of a team, alongside other christians
• Enjoy working with children and young people
• Have a passion for football and evangelism
• Are willing to learn and serve others

Note: While not essential, it is highly preferable that interns have access to a car on their days with us.

Coaching for Christ based in Ballymena, Northern Ireland.

Our Address: First Floor Fairhill House, 122 Broughshane Street, Ballymena

Most of our weekly training, mentoring, and ministry activities take place in and around Ballymena. However, interns also have opportunities to serve across Northern Ireland during our summer camp season.

In the coming years, CFC USA will also be developing an internship program as the ministry grows in Atlanta, Georgia.

1 year.

Our 2026 Internship will begin in September and end in August 2027

No.

The internship is a part-time commitment of approximately 3½ days per week (Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday), including a half-day on Saturdays during the football season.

This allows interns the opportunity to work on other days of the week to help support themselves financially. The internship will include two late nights during the week, finishing on the pitch at 9pm

No.

The internship is a voluntary programme and interns are not employed by Coaching for Christ.

Because of this, interns are encouraged to seek part-time employment while undertaking their internship, alongside seeking support from their home church.

Yes.

Interns are responsible for several costs during the year, including:

• Coaching for Christ Adidas coaching kit (variable cost)
• IFA National Coaching Certificate (£220)
• International mission trip costs (typically £850–£1,000, often raised by a personal fundraising event)

A full breakdown of expected costs will be provided before the internship begins.

Interns are involved in a wide range of ministry activities, including:

• Coaching in 25 primary and secondary schools
• Teaching bible talks to a variety of age groups
• Leading football camps and festivals
• Work alongside a CFC youth academy team
• Weekly biblical seminars
• Coach Education/Bible Talk workshops
• Additional events
• Project 206 Missions Trip(s)
• Build new friendships with fellow interns and trainees

Yes.

As part of the internship, interns will complete the IFA National Coaching Certificate, helping them develop both their coaching ability and future opportunities within sport. Other courses such as UEFA C Diploma and Disability coaching are also potential options.

Yes.

Interns are expected to participate in a Project 206 mission trip as part of the programme.

Previous destinations have included Spain, Romania, Morocco, USA & many more.

These 1-2 week trips often take place in the later part of your internship (Between June & August)

Yes.

For those who successfully complete the internship and feel called to continue, there may be opportunities to remain involved with Coaching for Christ as a Youth Academy Coach or as part of our wider staff team, continuing your development and ministry training over the following years. Many of our interns have stayed with CFC after their year has been completed.