Assistant Girls' Football Coach, U8 Development (Sat)

South London Girls Football Academy; England; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly mentoring from Academy Director

Hands-on experience in structured U8/y

Regular feedback for UEFA C and wider

Clear progression to more leadership

Supportive coaching team

Job summary

South London Girls Football Academy is seeking an Assistant Coach to support our Academy Director with the Under-8s in Southwark for the 2026/27 season. This role is ideal for a developing coach who has recently passed UEFA C or is about to start UEFA C, with weekly grass training and regular feedback.

You'll learn on the grass, take on more responsibility as confidence grows, and contribute to a safe, positive environment where every girl enjoys her football.

Qualifications

• UEFA C Licence, OR the FA Introduction to Coaching Football with plans to start your UEFA C soon
• Some grassroots coaching experience
• Enhanced DBS Certificate (children's workforce), or willingness to complete one before starting
• FA Safeguarding Children and FA Emergency First Aid, or willingness to complete both before starting
• Available every Saturday during the season

Responsibilities

• Support the lead coach to deliver fun, engaging, high-quality sessions for Under-8s
• Help set up, run and pack down session activities
• Give individual encouragement and support to players during practices and games
• Lead parts of the session (warm‑ups, practices, small‑sided games) as you develop
• Help create a safe, positive and inclusive environment where every girl enjoys her football
• Take part in session planning and reflection with the lead coach

Skills

Grassroots coaching experience

Willingness to learn from feedback

Reliable and punctual

Education

UEFA C Licence

FA Introduction to Coaching Football

Job description

South London Girls Football Academy is seeking an Assistant Coach to support our Academy Director with the Under-8s in Southwark for the 2026/27 season. This role is ideal for a developing coach who has recently passed UEFA C or is about to start UEFA C, with weekly grass training and regular feedback.

You'll learn on the grass, take on more responsibility as confidence grows, and contribute to a safe, positive environment where every girl enjoys her football.