Job Description
Full job description
This isn't a typical football coaching job.
Soccer HQ is one of the fastest-growing football coaching companies in the UK, and we're looking for an exceptional coach to take ownership of our brand-new Dartford centre.This role is for someone who can confidently run our coaching sessions independently, represent the Soccer HQ brand to the highest standard, and create an elite experience for every player and parent.If you're simply looking for a few extra coaching hours, this probably isn't the role for you.If you want to build a career, lead a centre, and grow into managing a coaching team, we'd love to hear from you.
About Soccer HQ
At Soccer HQ we don't just coach football.We create an environment where every child receives an elite coaching experience, regardless of ability.Everything we do is built around our coaching philosophy:Energy. Passion. Detail.Our session plans, coaching curriculum, bookings and parent communications are all provided by us, allowing you to focus on delivering exceptional coaching.
Your Role
- Delivering Soccer HQ coaching sessions using our session plans.
- Coaching with outstanding Energy, Passion & Detail every session.
- Welcoming players and parents professionally.
- Creating an exceptional first impression for new families.
- Maintaining the highest coaching standards.
- Setting up and packing away equipment.
- Ensuring every session starts and finishes professionally.
- Representing the Soccer HQ brand to the highest standard.
- Providing feedback to the Soccer HQ leadership team.
As the centre grows, you will also become responsible for:
- Leading and mentoring assistant coaches.
- Maintaining coaching standards across the centre.
- Helping recruit and develop future Soccer HQ coaches.
- Playing a key role in the continued growth of Soccer HQ in the South East.
Who We're Looking For
- Can confidently lead coaching sessions without supervision.
- Has significant experience delivering high-quality football coaching.
- Has excellent communication skills with both children and adults.
- Takes pride in high standards and professionalism.
- Is organised, reliable and proactive.
- Wants to build a long-term career within an ambitious football organisation.
- Can inspire players through enthusiasm, personality and leadership.
Essential Requirements
- UEFA C Licence minimum (UEFA B preferred).
- Enhanced DBS Certificate.
- Full driving licence and access to transport.
- Available weekday evenings, Saturdays and school holidays.
Highly Desirable Experience
- Professional Academy football (Category 1, 2 or 3).
- Foundation Phase or Youth Development Phase.
- Professional football clubs.
- Independent football coaching companies.
- Managing or mentoring coaches.
- Running football programmes or centres independently.
Please note: This role is designed for experienced coaches capable of leading a centre independently. Applicants whose experience is limited to grassroots team coaching may not meet the requirements for this position.
What We Provide
- Proven coaching curriculum.
- Weekly session plans.
- Equipment.
- Parent communications.
- WhatsApp group management.
- Marketing.
- Administration.
- Ongoing mentoring and support.
Your focus is simple: Deliver the best coaching experience possible.
Career Progression
As Soccer HQ Dartford grows, you'll have the opportunity to progress into a leadership position, managing coaches and helping develop one of the UK's fastest-growing football coaching companies.
Pay: £12.21-£50.00 per hour
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Tell us about your highest level of football coaching experience.
- Describe a time when you were responsible for leading coaching sessions or a football programme independently.
- What coaching qualifications do you currently hold?
- Have you managed, mentored or supervised other coaches? Please explain.
- What does 'elite coaching standards' mean to you?
- Why do you believe you're capable of leading a Soccer HQ centre without supervision?
- What would players and parents say are your biggest strengths as a coach?
- Are you looking for a long-term leadership role or simply additional coaching work?
Work Location: In person
