Volunteer coach

Islington Borough Ladies FC; City Of London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local sports organization in London is looking for volunteers to support grassroots football coaching. The role includes assisting experienced coaches and engaging positively with young players. Ideal for those seeking experience or pursuing coaching qualifications. A commitment of 1 session per week is expected, with training and development support offered.

Benefits

Waived playing fees

First access to ticket giveaways

Mentoring from staff

Access to coaching funding

Club kit and coaching equipment

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Experience working with young people is desirable.
• Commitment to inclusive football expected.

Responsibilities

• Support lead coach in delivering sessions.
• Help create a fun and welcoming environment.
• Ensure sessions are safe and inclusive.

Skills

Interest in football and/or youth/community development

Enthusiastic and positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Job description

Organisation: Islington Borough Ladies FC
Scoordinate: Voluntary
Location: Islington, London
Contract type: Volunteer
Closing date: 13 December 2025

Job Description

Location: Community football sessions across Islington
Type: Voluntary (with development support)
Reporting to: Team Head Coach / Session Lead Coach

Role Purpose

To support the delivery of grassroots football in a flexible coaching role. This position is ideal for volunteers exploring coaching, building experience, or working toward FA qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Session Support: Help set up and pack down equipment, support lead coach in delivering warm-ups and basic drills, assist with small-group activities or individual support, encourage players positively and help create a fun, welcoming environment, act as a role model for behaviour, effort, and respect
• Learning & Development: Observe experienced coaches and ask questions, take part in coach debriefs or planning chats when possible, complete the FA Playmaker course (or equivalent intro course), reflect on sessions and personal development goals
• Safeguarding & Inclusion: Ensure sessions are safe and inclusive for all players, be aware of basic safeguarding responsibilities and follow club policies, maintain DBS clearance (arranged by club if needed)

Essential Requirements

• Interest in football and/or youth/community development
• Enthusiastic and positive attitude
• Willingness to learn and contribute consistently
• Enhanced DBS check

Desirable Attributes

• Experience working with young people, players, or in a team setting
• Commitment to inclusive football and player enjoyment
• Keen to progress toward formal coaching qualifications (FA Playmaker, Level 1)

Time Commitment

1 session per week (training or matchday, flexible)
Optional: Attend club CPD, or events
Minimum suggested commitment: 1 term / 3-4 months

Support Offered

• Playing fees for club waived
• First access to ticket giveaways
• Mentoring from Football Development staff
• Access to FA Playmaker / Introduction to Coaching funding
• Volunteer hours signed off (e.g. for DofE, university, work experience)
• Club kit and coaching equipment

To apply, please send a CV, or a few lines about yourself to [e-mail]