Casual SO14 Active Coach

Southampton Football Club; Southampton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A renowned football club is seeking a part-time community coach to increase physical activity among local adults. The ideal candidate will have qualifications in football coaching and first aid, as well as experience in delivering engaging sessions. This role offers a competitive hourly rate and opportunities to work for a professional football club while contributing positively to the community.

Benefits

Healthy benefits package

Opportunity to work for a professional football club

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of planning and delivering engaging activity sessions.
• Energetic and motivating personality to keep groups engaged.
• Strong awareness of equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Coach sessions to increase activity levels of adults.
• Work closely with SO14 Active Coordinator.
• Deliver physical activities that suit community needs.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience with community groups

Ability to manage a group

Creative delivery of sessions

Understanding of safeguarding

Education

FA Introduction to Football coaching qualification or equivalent

Introduction to First Aid in Football

Job description

Location: St Mary’s Stadium, Southampton

Hours: Part Time

Contract Type: Casual

Criminal Record Check: DBS Enhanced with Child’s Barred List

Saints Foundation bring Southampton FC to the heart of the community, using the power of the club and our passionate team to help fulfil individual potential and make Southampton a better place to live for all.

What will you be doing?

You’ll be working closely with SO14 Active Coordinator and will be responsible for coaching sessions to increase activity levels of adults in the SO14 area, by providing physical activities that suit the community need.

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Energetic, motivating and love to be creative in your delivery sessions. You know how to keep people engaged and having fun! Ideally you have worked in a similar role and have a passion for giving back to the local community.

Experience of working with community groups.

Experience of, planning and delivering engaging activity sessions to a varied audience.

An understanding of safeguarding sporting activities.

Experience of managing challenging behaviours in group settings.

Essential Qualifications:

FA Introduction to Football coaching qualification (formerly FA Level 1 coaching) or equivalent qualification

Introduction to First Aid in Football

Excellent communication skills, able to interact with diverse groups.

Ability to build a strong rapport with colleagues and participants with varying needs.

Confident of delivering a range of activities

Able to manage a group

A flexible approach to working hours to include evening and weekend work.

A strong awareness and commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

How this benefits you…

If you are successful you can look forward to a healthy benefits package;

A competitive hourly rate.

Opportunity to work for a professional Football Club.

Working in an environment with strong core values.

Learning and development opportunities.

Working with likeminded individuals.

How can I apply?

Just click on the apply button below, enter your details and answer a quick pre-screening questionnaire, then attach your CV.

*We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if a high volume of applicants are received.*

time left to apply End Date: August 4, 2025 (4 days left to apply)

Southampton Football Club is part of St. Mary’s Football Group, which also includes the affiliated registered charity – the Saints Foundation.

We as a Group compete as a Premier League club at the highest level of professional football with a culture which promotes respect, unity, aspiration, innovation and discipline – this is The Southampton Way.

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