About This Role
This sessional coaching position involves delivering the "Play Like A Girl" program, which focuses on developing life and social skills through football for girls aged 5-14 of all abilities. The role is ideal for someone passionate about working in the foundation phase of play and making a positive community contribution.
Responsibilities
- Deliver practical football sessions
- Support players and the current workforce
- Oversee and support assistant coaches (Lead Coaches)
- Build rapport and trust with players, attendees, and young people to ensure continued engagement
- Support the community to develop on and off the pitch through football
- Work collaboratively with other team members, including volunteers, sessional staff, and contracted staff within Girls United London
- Support in creating and maintaining positive relationships with community groups and partner organisations
- Support the wider team with developing the organisation with new ideas, programmes, and opportunities for growth, experience, and delivery
- Bring appropriate equipment as pre-agreed with the Programme Lead (Lead Coaches)
Requirements
- Experience leading football or community sports programmes, ideally with young people (especially females)
- FA Level 1 in Football Coaching, including an in-date qualification for Safeguarding Children and First Aid in Football (Essential for Lead and Assistant coaches)
- Confident communication skills to build positive rapport with various people within the community, including players and parents
- Strong organisational skills to manage time effectively and ensure punctuality for sessions and other in-person activities
Important Details
- Schedule: Tuesday Evenings 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM (during term time) at Oasis St Martin’s Village (SW2); Wednesday Evening 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (during term time) at Kennington Park
Application Process
- Submit CV via hiring platform on Bamboo HR
- 20-30 minute phone interview with a member of Girls United Staff
- Practical interview consisting of delivering a session to assess skillset and match to suitable coaching level and age groups
About the Company
Girls United is an organisation that establishes grassroots football clubs for girls in multiple locations, using football as a tool to empower individuals. Founded on values of equality, inclusion, and empowerment, the organisation is a space for innovation, action, and growth with positive social impact at its roots.
