Sessional Coach - Hampshire

Overview

As a Football Coach you will deliver safe, inclusive, high-quality coaching across school-based and community programs, supporting youth development and outreach efforts. You’ll work with local clubs, schools and leisure partners to enhance engagement and relationships, contributing to Chelsea FC’s inclusive community mission. You will collaborate with the wider team to expand the outreach delivery programme and mentor staff, while upholding safeguarding and safety standards. This role offers varied scheduling across multiple sites and a hands-on chance to shape young players’ development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, inclusive, high-quality coaching sessions across core programmes (in-school, out-of-school, post-16, holidays)
• Engage with local clubs, schools, organisations, leisure centres and authorities to develop relationships
• Support and contribute to outreach activities and information sharing to broaden delivery impact
• Collaborate with Line Manager on appropriate activities and broader team objectives
• Participate in networking to enhance the outreach delivery programme

Key requirements

• FA Introduction to Football Coaching qualification (FA Level 1 equivalent)
• In-date FA Safeguarding Children course & FA Introduction to First Aid in Football
• Clean driving licence or ability to travel to sites via public transport
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain)
• Experience in community/grassroots sports as participant or coach
• Team experience in a sporting environment
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Ability to motivate and develop staff
• Attention to detail; reliable and trustworthy
• Risk awareness and escalation ability

• Good communication
• Organisation
• Motivational leadership
• First Aid in Football
• Safeguarding
• DBS process (clearance)

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