Sessional Football Coach

Full job description

We're looking for enthusiastic, reliable sessional football coaches to join our growing team. You'll deliver engaging, high-quality coaching sessions across our Weekly Development Centres and Schools Programme, helping players build technical skills, confidence, and a genuine love for the game.

This is a flexible, casual/sessional role - ideal for coaches looking to build hours around other commitments, gain experience, or grow within a structured academy environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver fun, age-appropriate, and technically sound coaching sessions in line with the Elevate curriculum
• Create a safe, positive, and inclusive environment for all players
• Build strong relationships with players and parents, acting as a positive role model at all times
• Follow all safeguarding, health & safety, and academy policies and procedures
• Represent the Elevate brand professionally at all sessions.
• Liaise with Lead/Head coaches regarding player feedback, session planning and development.

What We Offer

• Competitive sessional pay rates
• Flexible hours to fit around your schedule (weekday evenings, weekends, and school holidays available)
• Ongoing CPD and coach development opportunities.
• Branded Elevate coaching kit.
• The chance to be part of a growing, ambitious academy with a strong reputation across the region.

What We're Looking For

• A genuine passion for coaching and developing young players
• FA Level 1 (or higher) coaching qualification (right candidate can be put onto the course through Elevate)
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)
• Valid Safeguarding Children and First Aid certificates (or willingness to obtain)
• Strong communication skills and a positive, patient, and energetic approach with children
• Reliable, punctual, and well-presented, own transport preferred.

Pay: £12.00-£15.00 per hour

Work Location: In person