Football Coach

Role: Football Coach (Part-Time)

Location: London Fields, Hackney, London

Times: 8:30am - 1pm (additional 12:30pm - 2pm Session also available)

Schedule: Sunday Mornings

Reporting To: Lead Coach

Role Overview

The Football Coach is responsible for the professional and safe delivery of the London Football School's curriculum to participants aged 4-12 during the Sunday morning sessions at London Fields. The successful candidate will be instrumental in fostering a positive, challenging, and inclusive environment that promotes the holistic development of every young player, focusing on technical skills, tactical understanding, and social competencies.

Core Responsibilities

Instructional and Technical Delivery

• Session Plan Implementation: Effectively translate provided session plans into engaging and age-appropriate drills, ensuring strict adherence to the fundamental principles and methodologies of the London Football School.
• Clarity of Instruction: Ensure instructional clarity by communicating the objective, process, and desired outcomes (the "what," "how," and "why") succinctly and effectively, managing group attention and minimizing time wasted on re-explanation.
• Skill Demonstration: Execute technically correct and visually clear physical demonstrations of all skills and exercises.
• Player Engagement: Maintain high levels of player activity and engagement throughout the session, employing effective management techniques to ensure purposeful participation from all individuals.

Player Development and Feedback

• Constructive Feedback: Provide frequent, specific, and actionable feedback to players, focusing on observable behaviors and techniques directly related to the session objectives.
• Safety and Welfare: Prioritize and actively manage the safety and well-being of all participants, conducting thorough risk assessments of the training area and adhering strictly to child protection guidelines.
• Behavior Management: Uphold a positive and disciplined coaching environment, managing player behavior consistently and professionally.

Essential Qualifications and Requirements

• Possession of an FA Level 1 Coaching Certificate
• A current and clean Enhanced DBS Check (Disclosure and Barring Service).
• Certification in the FA Introduction to First Aid.
• Certification in the FA Safeguarding Children
• Demonstrated experience in coaching football to children within the 4-12 age bracket.
• Proven reliability, punctuality, and commitment to the defined Sunday morning schedule.

Key Competencies

The ideal candidate will exhibit the following professional competencies:

• Communication: Exceptional verbal communication skills, capable of adapting tone and complexity for different age groups and effective interaction with parents.
• Adaptability: The capacity to quickly and intelligently modify planned activities based on immediate needs, such as fluctuating participant numbers, weather conditions, or unexpected challenges.
• Professionalism: A commitment to continuous professional development and adherence to the high standards and ethical conduct expected of the London Football School.

Job Type: Freelance

Pay: £63.00 per day

Work Location: In person