Sessional Coach – Berkshire

Overview

In this role you will deliver safe, inclusive and high-quality football coaching across multiple programs and sites. You will work with local clubs, schools and community partners to broaden outreach and engagement. You’ll support a team-oriented delivery approach, sharing opportunities to strengthen youth football provision. This is a people-facing, impact-driven role at Chelsea FC Foundation, with a focus on safeguarding and community impact.

Responsibilities

• Deliver daily coaching sessions across core programmes, including in-school, out-of-school, post-16 programmes and school holidays.
• Build and sustain relationships with local youth clubs, schools, organisations, leisure centres, local authorities and partners to extend outreach.
• Support wider team by sharing opportunities and information to enhance outreach delivery.
• Attend to activities deemed appropriate by Line Manager and adapt as needed.
• Ensure sessions are safe, inclusive and of high quality.

Key requirements

• FA Introduction to Football Coaching qualification (or FA Level 1 equivalent)
• In-date FA Saf safeguarding Children course & FA Introduction to First Aid in Football certificate
• Clean driving licence or ability to travel to sites by public transport
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain)
• Experience in community/grassroots sport as participant or coach
• Experience working in a team within a sporting environment

• Good communication and organisational skills
• Ability to organise and motivate team members
• Confident and outgoing personality
• Session planning and delivery
• Risk assessment and safeguarding awareness
• Coaching across multiple programmes and sites

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