Lead Football Coach (Self-Employed) – Schools & Camps

Football FUNatics; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Football FUNatics are seeking Lead Football Sport coaches (self-employed) to deliver structured, enjoyable football sessions in schools and local communities around the West Midlands. You will coach EYFS to KS2, manage up to 30 children, and contribute to lunchtime and term-time cover as needed.

A driving licence and DBS are required. We value reliability, strong communication, and a passion for developing young athletes.

Qualifications

• Experience in sport coaching with FA Youth or Play worker qualifications.
• Experience with EYFS and Key Stages 1 & 2, able to deliver fun football sessions.
• Ability to manage a group of up to 30 children with effective pupil behaviour strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide football activities to reception through to year 6.
• Deliver sessions in schools and community settings across West Midlands.
• Organise and deliver 7 sessions per week to start, with potential additional lunchtime and term-time cover.

Skills

Coaching experience

Communication skills

Training program design

Football rules knowledge

Coaching certification preferred

Passion for sport development

1:1 coaching delivery

Driver's license

DBS check required

Education

Sports coaching degree

Youth/Playwork coaching qualification

First Aid qualification

Safeguarding certificate

Tools

None

Job description

Football FUNatics are seeking Lead Football Sport coaches (self-employed) to deliver structured, enjoyable football sessions in schools and local communities around the West Midlands. You will coach EYFS to KS2, manage up to 30 children, and contribute to lunchtime and term-time cover as needed.

A driving licence and DBS are required. We value reliability, strong communication, and a passion for developing young athletes.