Junior Manager

ESPA is seeking a Junior Manager to join our friendly team. The role involves leading activities for the under-9 age group and serving as the head coach for one age-group team. We emphasize high-quality coaching and the development of our coaches so that we can provide players with the best possible environment to practice, play and grow toward their personal peak. We are now looking for a key piece of our new strategic season: a top-level practitioner in children’s physical activity to become Junior Manager of the 5v5 age group. The job includes managing activities for the under-9 age group and being the lead coach for one age-group team. What we expect from you: strong communication and pedagogical skills; experience coaching children’s football; teamwork and organizational ability; self-drive; enthusiasm and willingness to develop yourself; fluent Finnish language skills; education in pedagogy and football coaching is an advantage. We offer: a clear job description; an opportunity to help develop the club’s activities according to the new strategy; a safe and people-friendly working environment; good conditions for high-quality work; support from the coaching head and the managing director; a modern operating model where you can shine with your strengths; opportunities to train and grow. Start date: as agreed, but no later than 19 October 2026. Applications including salary expectations, CV and attachments by 16 August 2026 to Tuukka Uimonen and Laura Junttila or via online portal. Note: coaches working with children and youth are required to provide a criminal background extract as per authorities’ guidelines.