Sessional Academy Football Coach: Lead Youth Training

11 hours maximum per week (approximately 35 weeks per year). We are only looking for cover on a Tuesday and Friday for training. For these sessions, coaches can claim 3 hours per session. Coaches are expected to be there at 8.30am.

Our Football Academy is designed to bridge the gap between grassroots youth football and men's semi-professional football whilst enabling players to study full-time in order to gain vocational qualifications in the Sports Coaching/Sports Science sector. Having run for over 20 years, the Academy prides itself on its high standards on both the football and academic front. The Academy is currently in partnership with Bedfont Sports who provide us with that link into semi-professional football, match day facilities & connections into the broader football pyramid.

We are seeking a Sessional Academy Football Coach to:

• Plan and deliver detailed coaching sessions.
• Lead the coaching for a squad or group at training.
• Assist and potentially lead with one of the match day squads (lead warmups, contribute to team talks and provide detailed & effective information to players during games and at half time).

We would like you to have:

• A minimum of 5 years coaching experience with players aged 14 and above.
• Hold a minimum of the following qualifications: UEFA C Coaching qualification, FA Safeguarding Children and FA Introduction to First Aid in Football.

You will have a high level of commitment to the full weekly training schedule for the duration of the season, as well as for trials, taster days and pre-season with a reasonable level of flexibility in terms of dates/times/venues. You will have the ability to engage, motivate and discipline aspiring young players and be able to work with a squad/group unassisted when at training to plan, set up and run the sessions on a consistent basis.

You must hold a driving licence with use of a vehicle as you will need to be able to get yourself, equipment and kit to and from the training venue (Goals Tolworth), home match day venue (Bedfont Sports Club) and Kingston College on a regular basis.

The successful candidate will be eligible for any increase in salary as a consequence of the annual cost of living review that will be implemented in the new academic year. Closing date for the return of completed applications is 14th July 2026.

There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. The benefits package is pro-rated for part time staff.

As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students' success at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to achieve and progress.