Academy Coaches – Girls (Bromley, Lewisham & Southwark)

South London Girls Football Academy

We're recruiting coaches across all three of our centres. Apply for one centre or several – it's your choice.

Bromley

Venue: Bromley High School, Blackbrook Lane, Bromley BR1 2TW

Day and times: Wednesdays, 6–7pm (one session)

Groups: Ages 5–12, split into age groups, around 8–12 players per group

Vacancies: 1–2

Lewisham

Venue: St Dunstan's Jubilee Grounds, Canadian Avenue, London SE6 3BB

Day and times: Fridays, 6–8pm (two sessions)

Groups: Under 6s–Under 10s (6–7pm), then Under 11s–Under 16s (7–8pm), 8–16 players per group

Vacancies: 1

Southwark

Venue: Burgess Park Sports Centre, Cobourg Road, London SE5 0JD

Day and times: Saturdays, 11:30am–1:30pm (two sessions)

Groups: Under 6s–Under 10s (11:30am–12:30pm), then Under 11s–Under 16s (12:30–1:30pm), 8–16 players per group

Vacancies: 1–2

At every centre, please arrive 20 minutes before your first session to set up, and allow around 10 minutes to pack away. This time is included within the session pay rate.

Pay: £30 per hour – UEFA B. £25 per hour – UEFA C. For example, a 2-hour Friday or Saturday pays £60 (UEFA B) or £50 (UEFA C).

Employment: Employed, paid through PAYE, with holiday pay paid during academy closure weeks (e.g. Christmas)

Contract: Immediate start, through to July 2027, with the potential to renew each season

Kit: Coaching kit provided

About the role

Want to coach players who've actually practised since last week? At SLGFA you'll coach focused groups of girls who turn up wanting to get better, and you'll see the progress week to week.

We run technical development centres for girls aged 5–16 across Bromley, Lewisham and Southwark. Coach at the centre that suits you, or combine centres for more hours across Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.

We're looking for more than qualified coaches. We want good people who care about developing young players, build real relationships, and know the difference quality coaching makes on and off the pitch.

What you'll do

• Deliver engaging, high-quality sessions using the Academy's session frameworks and curriculum.
• Support each player's technical, tactical, physical, psychological and social development.
• Create safe, positive and inclusive environments where every girl wants to come back.
• Complete short player development notes as required.
• Work with fellow coaches and Academy staff.
• Maintain the highest standards of professionalism, safeguarding and player welfare.
• Arrive 20 minutes before your first session to set up, and pack away afterwards (around 10 minutes). This time is included within the session pay rate.

What you'll need

Essential

• UEFA C Licence
• Enhanced DBS Certificate
• FA Safeguarding Children qualification
• FA Emergency First Aid qualification
• At least 2 years' experience coaching youth football

Desirable

• UEFA B Licence
• Experience in a professional club pathway, such as an Academy, Emerging Talent Centre (ETC), Development Centre or Advanced Player Programme (APP)
• Experience coaching girls' football
• Experience delivering individual player development

The person

• Passionate about youth player development and a positive role model
• Reflective, and keen to keep improving as a coach
• Able to make sessions enjoyable, challenging and engaging for ages 5 to 16
• A team player who shares our Academy values

Why coach with us?

• Players who've done the reps. Our home practice challenges and videos on 360Player mean your players arrive having practised. They have drills and educational videos at their fingertips in the build-up to your session.
• Your time goes on coaching, not paperwork. Session plans, frameworks and the curriculum are provided.
• No invoices, no surprises. You're paid through PAYE, with holiday pay paid during academy closure weeks such as Christmas.
• Ownership, not cone-setting. You'll own your group's development, and your input could shape how the academy coaches.
• Choose your hours. Coach one evening a week, or combine centres for up to five paid hours across Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Coaching kit provided.

Growing as a coach

We want our coaches to get better every season, not just turn up. Mentoring from the Academy Director will be offered where possible.

There is room to grow. Coaches who show the right character and capability can progress into roles such as Centre Manager or Academy Manager.

Pay: £25.00-£30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 1.0 – 5.0 per week

Work Location: In person