At a Glance
- Tasks: Plan and deliver engaging sports sessions to empower young people.
- Company: Join a dynamic community-focused organisation making a difference in South London.
- Benefits: Earn £14.80-£21.00 per hour with flexible hours and a supportive environment.
- Other info: Opportunities for personal growth and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on young lives through sport and community engagement.
- Qualifications: FA/UEFA coaching qualification and a passion for youth development.
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.
Department: Community Engagement
Locations: South London
Hours: Sessional
Community Engagement Coach (sessional) in London employer: Palace for Life Foundation
As a Safeguarding Coordinator with us, you will join a dedicated team that prioritises the safety and well-being of children and young people in South London. We offer a supportive work culture that values diversity and promotes professional growth through training and development opportunities. With a commitment to safeguarding best practices and a focus on community engagement, you will find meaningful and rewarding employment in an environment where your contributions truly matter.
Contact Details:
Palace for Life Foundation Recruitment Team
