WEEKEND FOOTBALL COACH

Little Kickers; Basildon; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Kickers Basildon is seeking energetic, fun, and enthusiastic coaches to inspire children through football-based activities. The role suits people from education, sport, performing arts, or customer service who want to start coaching in sport.

You will coach children aged 18 months to 8 years across four age groups, run engaging games, communicate with families, and help with registrations, all while ensuring a safe, positive environment during weekend mornings at Basildon and Billericay

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Physically fit for running and jumping.
• Commuting to Basildon and Billericay venues.
• Available for weekend mornings year round.

Responsibilities

• Coaching children aged 18 months to 8 years in football-based activities.
• Setting up a variety of games and activities.
• Communicating with children and parents/carers.
• Filling in registration forms and maintaining a safe environment.

Skills

Energetic

Patient

Communication skills

Motivated to coach

Job description

We are looking for energetic, fun, and enthusiastic candidates who would love to work with children. The position would be ideal for individuals in the performing arts, education and teaching, students, early years practitioners, sport and fitness instructors, retail, customer service, and anyone motivated to start coaching in sport and football.

If you are confident, have a genuine desire to inspire children, and are keen to offer them a fun start to a sporting activity, then we would love to hear from you!

Requirements:

• You must be 18+
• Physically fit for the role - lots of running and jumping!
• Commuting to our different venues in Basildon and Billericay
• Available to work WEEKEND MORNINGS on a weekly basis, year round (not suitable for individuals/students leaving London for long periods, such as over the summer)

Would be an advantage if you have:

• Prior experience working with children
• First Aid, Safeguarding, and/or DBS certifications
• Coaching, fitness, and/or teaching qualifications

Responsibilities:

• Coaching children between 18 months to 8 years (four separate age groups)
• Setting up a variety of football-based games and activities
• Communicating with children and parents/carers
• Filling in registration forms
• Ensuring a safe and positive environment for both children and parents