At a Glance
- Tasks: Plan and deliver engaging sports sessions to empower young people.
- Company: Join a dynamic team focused on community engagement and youth development.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible hours, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Opportunities for personal growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Be a role model and inspire the next generation through sport.
- Qualifications: FA/UEFA coaching qualifications and a passion for youth work.
The predicted salary is between 21 - 21 £ per hour.
Key Details
- Salary: £14.80-£21.00 per hour (depending on FA Coaching qualification level)
- Hours: Sessions available from 4pm Monday-Friday and Sundays
- Location: Various across South London
- Contract term: Permanent
- Closing date: 9th September 2026
- Interviews: Week commencing 14th September 2026
Job Overview
We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic Community Engagement Coaches to work across our Premier League Kicks, Get Involved and Community Outreach projects. You will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging sessions, using sport and youth work to support young people to thrive and reach their potential.
Job Description
- Plan and deliver age-appropriate sessions that develop life skills alongside fundamental football skills and techniques.
- Deliver engaging sessions that promote enjoyment and participation across the Premier League Kicks programme, including disability and girls' provision.
- Support the delivery of tournaments and matches, including officiating and managing participants, ensuring all young people have equal playing time and experience.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with participants, parents/carers, community partners and colleagues through clear and consistent communication.
- Maintain accurate records, including attendance and feedback, for monitoring and evaluation requirements.
- Promote a safe, inclusive and supportive environment for all participants, fulfilling safeguarding responsibilities and following Foundation policies and procedures.
Person Specification
- Experience coaching football, ideally within a Community Engagement or Premier League Kicks setting.
- FA/UEFA qualified football coach, or an appropriate youth work qualification.
- In-date FA First Aid and FA Safeguarding Children qualifications (or willingness to obtain before starting).
- A passion for making a difference to young people's lives.
- Be reliable, organised, flexible and willing to learn.
- Be available for evening, weekend and/or holiday work.
Safeguarding
We are committed to ensuring the welfare and protection of all children, young people and adults who take part in our activities, and all staff are expected to share this commitment. All successful candidates will go through safer recruitment checks (including a criminal records check) before commencing employment.
Equalities
We endorse the principle of equality and strive to ensure that all our staff and participants have a genuine and equal opportunity to participate to the full extent of their own ambitions and abilities, and can be assured of an environment in which their rights, dignity and worth are respected. We want our staff to reflect the diversity of our local community, and we welcome applications from individuals of all age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion of belief and marriage and civil partnership. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to support your application, please just let us know.
Community Engagement Coach (sessional) employer: Palace For Life
Palace For Life Foundation is an exceptional employer dedicated to empowering young people in South London through sport and community engagement. With a strong focus on personal development, our inclusive work culture fosters collaboration and creativity, offering coaches the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while growing their skills in a supportive environment. Join us to be part of a passionate team that values your contributions and champions the potential of every young person we serve.
