Youth & Inclusion Football Coach
20 hours ago
London
Youth Inclusion – Sessional Coach Locations: South West London (various youth and community sites) Pay Rate: £13.85/hr (London) | £12.60/hr (outside London) Start Date: ASAP Contract Type: Casual (flexible hours – evenings and weekends) Are you passionate about supporting young people and using sport as a tool for positive change? We're recruiting on behalf of Chelsea FC Foundation for Sessional Coaches to join their Youth Inclusion team. This is a great opportunity to get involved in meaningful, community-focused work — using sport and physical activity to engage young people, help them build life skills, and create safer, more inclusive environments. About the Role: As a Sessional Coach, you'll help deliver structured sessions in youth clubs, schools, and community venues. These include football and multi-sport activities, as well as leadership programmes and workshops covering key social topics. The focus is on engagement, inclusion, and personal development. Key Responsibilities: • Deliver inclusive and engaging sports sessions to young people aged 10–18, • Support workshops on leadership, social action, and youth issues, • Help build relationships between young people and local services (e.g. police, schools), • Plan and review sessions with colleagues, ensuring all admin and safeguarding paperwork is up to date, • Ensure a safe, professional environment at all times, • Work closely with other coaches and staff, communicating your availability regularly, • Attend ongoing training as required What We're Looking For: Essential: • FA Level 2 Coaching Certificate or Youth Work Level 2 qualification, • Emergency First Aid and Safeguarding certificates, • Experience working with young people in a community, school or youth club setting Desirable: • FA Level 1 (for Assistant Coach roles), • Youth Work Level 3 or a teaching/mentoring qualification, • Multi-sport delivery experience, • Mental Health First Aid training, • Driving licence (or ability to travel across London/Surrey using public transport) Why Join Us? At Chelsea FC Foundation, you’ll be part of a passionate, values-driven team committed to creating real change. You'll "Play Your Part" in a club proud of its community legacy. If you're motivated by purpose and ready to be part of something meaningful — apply today!