Sessional Coach - Essex

Overview

In this casual role, you will deliver safe, inclusive, high-quality coaching across multiple programmes and locations, supporting youth development and community engagement. You will build relations with local clubs, schools and leisure centres to extend outreach, while working with the team to deliver diverse activities. The role offers variety across school, post-16, and holiday coaching, contributing to Chelsea FC’s community impact and safeguarding commitments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, inclusive, high-quality coaching sessions daily across core programmes (in-school, out-of-school, player development, post-16, and holiday activity).
• Engage with local clubs, schools, organisations, leisure centres, local authorities, and The Club to strengthen outreach.
• Deliver activities aligned with Line Manager guidance and priorities.
• Support the wider team by networking and sharing opportunities to grow outreach delivery.

Key requirements

• FA Introduction to Football Coaching qualification (minimum) or FA Level 1 equivalent
• In-date FA Safeguarding Children certificate and FA Introduction to First Aid in Football
• Clean driving licence or ability to travel to sites by public transport
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to undergo)

• Good communication and organisational skills
• Ability to motivate and lead a team
• Confident and outgoing personality
• Attention to detail
• Reliable and trustworthy
• Risk awareness and escalation of issues

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