About This Role
This coaching role involves delivering engaging football sessions to children and young people within a family-focused grassroots club. The position suits an enthusiastic and dependable coach who is committed to developing young people's skills and character through football.
Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver structured, engaging football sessions appropriate to the age and ability of the players
- Develop players technically, tactically, physically and socially
- Create a positive environment where young people feel encouraged to learn, compete and enjoy football
- Promote the SMART SPORT values of teamwork, discipline, respect and personal development
- Provide constructive feedback and support individual player development
- Be punctual, organised and diligent in preparing for training and matches
- Communicate professionally with fellow coaches, players, parents and club officials
- Maintain appropriate standards of safeguarding, player welfare and safety
- Support the club's wider objective of developing better players and even better people
Requirements
- FA Level 1 / Introduction to Coaching Football or an equivalent recognised coaching qualification
- Recognised first-aid certificate
- Reliable, punctual and well organised, with the ability to bring energy and enthusiasm to sessions and build positive relationships with young people
- Meet the club's appropriate safeguarding and background-check requirements before commencing coaching duties
Nice to have:
- FA Level 2 / UEFA C Licence
- Previous experience coaching children or young people in grassroots football
- Existing DBS certificate
Benefits
- Ongoing CPD, mentoring and development opportunities, including membership of the Surrey Football Coaches Association
- Access to additional coach education, CPD and mentoring opportunities, including events hosted at professional football clubs
- Opportunity to join a supportive, family-focused club where coaches are encouraged to have a genuine influence on the young people they work with
Important Details
- Basis: Freelance / Self-Employed
- Hours: Primarily weekday evenings and Sundays
About the Company
SMART SPORT is a family-focused grassroots football club based in Croydon, committed to developing young people through football. Its philosophy is "Better players, even better people", aiming for technical and tactical improvement alongside confidence, discipline, teamwork, resilience and a genuine love of the game.