Assistant boss Carl Macauley does not believe he will be able to continue in his role as Chester FC prepare to turn full-time.
Macauley left his post with Vauxhall Motors in March after the club announced it would be quitting the Conference North and became assistant to Steve Burr.
Regarded as one of the most talented coaches in non-league football, the 43-year-old moved to the Swansway Chester Stadium to replace Gary Jones.
Together with Burr and coach Jon McCarthy, he came agonisingly close to keeping the club in the Conference Premier but the Blues were relegated on the final day of the season.
Burr has agreed a new two-year deal to become full-time manager but the move away from part-time football presents a problem for Macauley.
He is employed as the head coach of the Liverpool FC Foundation Football College, a partnership between the Premier League giants and the University of Liverpool.
Macauley said: "The club is looking to go full-time next season but I have a really good job that makes it very difficult for me to do that.
"It would be tough for me to leave that job and I have said that to Steve. We are going to meet up for a coffee and discuss it but it’s going to be hard for me."
Although he has not reached a final decision, Macauley said he had throughly enjoyed his time with the Blues and has tipped the club to bounce back from relegation.
He confirmed he would be looking to take on another management or coaching role with a part-time club should he leave.
Macauley said: "Steve is a great manager and he will know what he needs to do to make the club successful.
"It’s a great club and I have loved every minute of my time here."
