Lead Coach South Manchester

Little Kickers; Manchester; On-site; GBP 12,398 - 16,531; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Experience working with children

Job summary

Little Kickers is looking for a Lead Coach in Manchester to teach football to children aged 18 months to 9 years. This part-time role operates on weekends, with additional hours available for experienced coaches. Successful candidates should have strong communication skills, reliability, and ideally hold FA Level 1 qualifications. The position is ideal for sports professionals or those in training for teaching roles, offering a valuable experience in coaching children.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience as a sports coach or instructor preferred.
• Must be confident and outgoing, especially with children.
• Excellent verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Coaching football for children aged 18 months to 9 years.
• Communicating effectively with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Being physically active and fit for coaching duties.

Skills

Communication skills

Reliability

Confidence with children

Education

FA Level 1 coaching qualification

First Aid certification

Job description

Would you like to develop your skills in Football coaching or are able to teach young children in a lead coach role for the world’s biggest children’s football coaching company? Then we would love to hear from you!

Benefits of being a Little Kickers Lead Coach:

• Part-time weekend work – Saturday/Sunday mornings. Plus for an experienced football coaching candidate, there are Wednesday night hours available.
• Work available all year round – 48 weekends a year.
• Great experience for trainee teachers/sports professionals/drama students

Responsibilities of the Little Kickers Manchester Lead Coach:

• Coaching football – 18 months to 9 years old
• Communication with children, parents/carers, colleages
• Physically running the coaching – must be fit for the role
• Travelling to the venues

Experience: Sports Coaches & Instructors: 1 year (preferred)

Location:

All locations

Starting Hours:

Ranging from 3 to 9 hours per week

Start Day(s)/Date:

Ongoing

Hourly Wage:

NB: higher pay rates apply after full in-house training and assessment. * National minimum wage rates apply for under 21s whilst training.

Requirements:

Requirements to be a Little Kickers Lead Coach Manchester:

• Confident, out-going, great with children, 100% reliable
• Excellent verbal communication skills are vital
• FA Level 1 coaching qualification/First Aid & child protection modules – would be an advantage
• Previous experience working with young children – would be an advantage but not essential

We are also interested in speaking with people that have a background as a: Sports Coach, Teaching Assistant, Early Years professional