Sessional Academy Football Coach

Kingston College

30/06/2026

£23.55 - £25.70 per hour, excluding holiday pay

11 hours maximum per week (approximately 35 weeks per year)

We are only looking for cover on a Tuesday and Friday for training. For these sessions, coaches can claim 3 hours per session. Coaches are expected to be there at 8.30am.

Our Football Academy is designed to bridge the gap between grassroots youth football and men's semi-professional football whilst enabling players to study full-time in order to gain vocational qualifications in the Sports Coaching/Sports Science sector.

Having run for over 20 years, the Academy prides itself on its high standards on both the football and academic front. The Academy is currently in partnership with Bedfont Sports who provide us with that link into semi-professional football, match day facilities & connections into the broader football pyramid.

Responsibilities

Plan and deliver detailed coaching sessions, lead the coaching for a squad or group at training and assist/lead with one of the match day squads (lead warmups, contribute to team talks and provide detailed & effective information to players during games and at half time).

Maintain a high level of commitment to the full weekly training schedule for the duration of the season, as well as for trials, taster days and pre season with reasonable flexibility in dates, times and venues.

Engage, motivate and discipline aspiring young players, working independently with a squad/group at training to plan, set up and run the sessions consistently.

Hold a driving licence and be able to transport yourself, equipment and kit to and from the training venue (Goals Tolworth), home match day venue (Bedfont Sports Club) and Kingston College on a regular basis.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years coaching experience with players aged 14 and above.
• UEFA C Coaching qualification.
• FA Safeguarding Children and FA Introduction to First Aid in Football certifications.

Benefits

• Salary range: £23.55 - £25.70 per hour (excluding holiday pay).
• Pro rated benefits package for part time staff.
• Excellent pension scheme with significant employer contribution (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme).
• Subsidised sports facilities, professional development, training and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.

The successful candidate will be eligible for any increase in salary as a consequence of the annual cost of living review that will be implemented in the new academic year.

EEO Statement

As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Closing date for the return of completed applications is 30th June 2026.