Community Coaches - Casual

Job Title Casual Community Coach
Department Community 
Direct Reports N/A
Reports to Community and Fan Engagement Manager
Location Various - London and South East
Salary £20-£25 per hour depending on experience
Working Pattern Casual hours - daytimes, evenings and weekends
Level of DBS Enhanced Child Barred List
 

About Us:  
London City Lionesses are part of the Kynisca group, setting a vision and building an infrastructure in which all the players and staff can thrive. 

 

Owned by Michele Kang, our vision for Kynisca is to:  

 

1.       Become the most pre-eminent sports organisation in the world; 

2.       Have a high-performance culture of winning on and off the pitch; 

3.       Train women as women; and 

4.       Motivate and inspire the next generation of girls and women.

 

We Lead The Way | We Dream Big | We Get it Done | We Innovate | We Inspire our Community 

 

The role of the Casual Community Coach is to support the growth of our community engagement programme. As the club expands its work across local schools and community football initiatives, they will play a key role in delivering high‑quality coaching sessions and positive off‑pitch experiences. They will support the preparation, delivery and review of school activations, community football sessions and other engagement activities. This includes leading or assisting with coaching for a range of ages and abilities, as well as contributing to workshops, assemblies and other non-football sessions. 

 

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and committed, with a passion for community impact and the development of girls’ and women’s football. 

 

This is a new position within the business, so the responsibilities are not set in stone. We need someone who can jump in, get things done and work with the senior leadership team to shape the future of the club.

 

·        Deliver or support football coaching sessions for children of varying ages and abilities across Kent and London. 

·        Assist with off‑pitch activities such as workshops, assemblies and player engagement. 

·        Contribute to the planning, delivery and review of school activations to ensure the highest quality experience. 

2. Community Football Sessions 

·        Deliver or support engaging, inclusive football sessions for participants of all ages and skill levels, promoting a love for the game and awareness of London City Lionesses. 

·        Build strong, positive relationships with players, parents, carers and local partners. 

·        Carry out key administrative tasks, including attendance registers, risk assessments and consent documentation. 

3. Other ad-hoc duties as assigned from time-to-time by management
 

Club Accountabilities
1. To comply with all Club policies, procedures and practices and carry out your role diligently and in the best interests of the Club
2. To lead with a proactive, high-performance mindset and actively contribute to a winning culture on and off the pitch
3. To behave in a manner consistent with Club values and policies
4. To ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, ethical and social requirements.
5. To keep confidential any information gained regarding the Club and its personnel.
 

What we are looking for
Qualifications and Training
 

·        Qualified to UEFA C Licence level (or working towards). 

·        FA Safeguarding Children and First Aid qualifications. 

 
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
 

·        Passionate about community impact and the development of women’s and girls’ football. 

·        Confident communicators with the ability to engage and inspire both on and off the pitch. 

·        Skilled at building rapport with participants from a wide range of backgrounds. 

·        Experienced in a coaching or youth engagement environment. 

·        Highly organised with strong time‑management skills. 

·        Aged 18 or over. 

·        Available to work a mix of daytime, evenings and weekends 

 
Characteristics
·        Passionate about women’s football and broader women’s sport culture.

·        Entrepreneurial spirit and ability to deal with matrix stakeholders & ambiguity.

·        High standards of personal integrity and EQ.

·        Comfortable and able to work on own initiative

·        Has a learning mindset; is keen to continue their self-development and keep up to date with best practice and learning opportunities

·        Continually seeks to improve efficiency and performance

·        Seeks out and embraces new ways of thinking and working – not afraid to fail.
 

London City Lionesses is committed to safeguarding, health and safety, and equality, diversity, and inclusion. We prioritise the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, the well-being of all staff and visitors, and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported. These responsibilities are shared by all staff and volunteers, with safeguarding, safety, and inclusivity being collective priorities.

 

All staff are required to adhere to the Club’s policies, complete relevant training, and actively contribute to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment. This includes timely reporting of concerns, compliance with health and safety regulations, and upholding the Club’s zero-tolerance approach to discrimination.

 

For certain roles, additional checks, such as Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks or health assessments, may be required. Applications must include a fully completed application form; CVs alone will not be accepted. All candidates will be assessed on merit and their alignment with the Club’s values.