Job Description
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About the Role
AFC Whyteleafe Youth FC is looking for a passionate and motivated individual to join our coaching team as a Football Coach Apprentice. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves football, enjoys working with young people and wants to build a genuine career in sports coaching.
You'll be supported every step of the way by experienced coaches who will mentor you, develop your skills and help you grow into a confident, capable coach. No previous coaching experience is needed — just the right attitude and a willingness to learn.
What You'll Be Doing
- Shadowing and learning directly from experienced football coaches, observing how sessions are planned, structured and delivered
- Coaching groups of 12–15 children on a weekly basis, taking ownership of sessions as your confidence develops
- Designing and delivering training programmes that support the development of young footballers aged 2–16
- Running 1-to-1 coaching sessions, assessing individual players' strengths and weaknesses and helping them improve their game
What You'll Get
- A fully funded Level 4 Sports Coach qualification (Higher National Certificate) delivered by The Educationwise Academy Ltd
- Training through a mix of online learning, webinars, practical workshops and workplace visits from your tutor
- Full on-the-job coaching from a professional and supportive team
- Mentoring, regular feedback and ongoing development throughout the apprenticeship
- The chance to shadow different sessions and age groups to broaden your experience
- Training in coaching techniques, behaviour management and safeguarding
- Duration: 18 - 24 Months
What We're Looking For
- A genuine enthusiasm for football and working with children
- Good communication skills with both young people and adults
- Reliability, punctuality and a strong willingness to learn
- A positive, friendly and team-oriented approach
Working Hours
Monday to Friday: 12:00pm – 8:00pm (varied hours) Saturday: 8:30am – 1:30pm Total: 30 hours per week
Career Progression
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, there is a full-time coaching position available. From there, further progression routes include:
- Level 5 Learning and Skills Teacher Apprenticeship
- Level 5 Operations Manager Apprenticeship
Benefits
- Coaching kit provided
- Company pension
- Free on-site parking
- Hands-on learning with real responsibility from day one
- A supportive, collaborative team environment
Work Environment
You'll be joining a friendly and encouraging coaching team where every day brings the chance to build your confidence, develop leadership skills and make a real difference to young people's lives. We value creativity, teamwork and a shared passion for helping children enjoy sport and physical activity.
Find out more about us: www.whyteleafefc-youth.co.uk
Ready to kick-start your coaching career? Apply now.
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Pay: £12,480.00-£13,480.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
