Coaching Opportunities
Job Title: Lead Coach
Location: Portsmouth
Job Type: Part-Time
About the Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and nurturing Lead Football Coach to deliver engaging football sessions for children aged 18 months to 8 years. This role focuses on introducing young children to football through fun, imaginative, and structured activities that support physical, social, and emotional development.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with young children and creating a positive first experience in sport.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver fun, age-appropriate football sessions for toddlers and young children
- Use games and imaginative play to develop basic football and movement skills
- Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
- Lead and support assistant coaches during sessions
- Engage positively with parents/guardians and provide feedback on children’s progress
- Ensure safeguarding, health & safety, and welfare standards are always met
- Adapt sessions to suit varying abilities and confidence levels
Requirements
- Experience working with young children (18 months – 8 years), ideally in sport or early years settings
- Relevant coaching qualification (FA Level 1 / UEFA C preferred, but not essential)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, especially with children and parents
- Energetic, patient, and creative approach to coaching
- Understanding of child development and early years learning
- Valid DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)
- First Aid and Safeguarding certification (or willingness to obtain)
Desirable
- Background in early years education, childcare, or primary teaching
- Experience delivering toddler or preschool activity sessions
- Knowledge of fundamental movement skills and physical literacy
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly rate
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- A fun, rewarding, and supportive coaching environment
- Opportunities to progress within the organisation
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a short cover letter outlining your experience working with children and your coaching approach to: [email protected]
