Football Coach

SoccerstarsUK; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

CPD opportunities

Ongoing coaching development

Job summary

SoccerstarsUK is seeking part-time football coaches to deliver sessions across Derbyshire, Staffordshire and Nottinghamshire.

Roles involve coaching children in schools and venues, with 3–12 hours weekly, and require a full UK driving licence and access to a car. DBS, safeguarding training and coaching certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching football or other sports.
• Able to lead groups with energy and confidence.
• Reliable, punctual and professional with children and schools.
• Must hold Enhanced DBS and driving licence; access to own car.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver engaging football coaching sessions for children.
• Travel between local schools and venues as required.
• Maintain safe, supportive coaching environments.
• Communicate effectively with parents, schools and other coaches.

Skills

Coaching football

Child communication

Reliability

Punctuality

Team leadership

Education

Enhanced DBS certificate

Certificate in Coaching Football

First Aid in Football (IFAiF)

Safeguarding training

England Football EE Playmaker

Job description

Part-Time Football Coach – Derby, Mickleover, Burton, Etwall, Long Eaton & Stapleford

Hours: Approximately 3–12 hours per week
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Zero Hours Contract
Work Location: In person

Join the SoccerstarsUK Team

SoccerstarsUK are looking for experienced, enthusiastic and reliable football coaches to join our team and deliver high-quality coaching sessions to children across Derbyshire, Staffordshire and Nottinghamshire.

Please check the location before applying

A key requirement for this role is being based in or close to the areas where we deliver our sessions.

We are particularly looking for coaches in or around:

• Derby
• Mickleover
• Burton upon Trent
• Etwall
• Long Eaton
• Stapleford

Many of our coaching sessions are around one hour long and take place at local schools and venues. For this reason, this position is best suited to coaches who live within a reasonable travelling distance of these areas.

Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to their own car.

Please consider your travel time and ability to regularly work in these locations before applying.

What Could Your Week Look Like?

We have a variety of coaching opportunities available throughout the week, including:

• Lunchtime football clubs at local primary schools
• After School Clubs Monday–Friday
• PE lessons and school-time coaching
• Evening football and player development sessions
• Saturday and Sunday football sessions
• School Holiday Football Courses

There may be opportunities to deliver both a lunchtime club and an after-school club on the same day, alongside weekend, evening and holiday coaching for those looking to build up additional hours.

Hours will vary depending on your location, availability, coaching experience and the sessions available, with approximately 3–12 hours per week available.

Who Are We Looking For?

We are looking for coaches who:

• Have previous experience coaching football or sport
• Are enthusiastic, energetic and confident when leading groups
• Are reliable, punctual and professional
• Communicate effectively with children, parents, schools and other coaches
• Are passionate about football and helping young players develop
• Live within a reasonable travelling distance of our coaching areas
• Can reliably travel between local schools and coaching venues

Essential Requirements

To be considered for this role, applicants must have:

• An Enhanced DBS Certificate
• Previous football or sports coaching experience
• A full UK driving licence
• Access to their own car
• The ability to regularly travel to sessions in our key coaching areas
• A good understanding of working safely and appropriately with children

Please only apply if you meet the essential requirements above.

Coaching Qualifications

Applicants should ideally hold, or be working towards:

• England Football EE Playmaker
• Introduction to Coaching Football or another NGB equivalent
• Introduction to First Aid in Football (IFAiF) or equivalent
• Introduction to Safeguarding or equivalent

Further training and coach development opportunities are available for successful applicants.

Why Work for SoccerstarsUK?

£14.00–£17.00 per hour

Regular lunchtime and after-school coaching opportunities

Additional evening and weekend sessions

Extra hours during school holidays

Ongoing coach development and CPD

Opportunities to develop your coaching experience

Work with children across a range of ages and abilities

Opportunities to progress into additional responsibilities and full-time roles

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Zero Hours Contract
Pay: £14.00–£17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 3–12 per week
Work Location: In person

Pay: £14.00-£17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 3.0 – 12.0 per week

Licence/Certification:

• Enhanced DBS (preferred)
• Driving Licence (required)
• Certificate in Coaching Football (preferred)
• First Aid Certification (preferred)
• Safeguarding Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person