Be part of our journey... Location: London Assessment Centre Hours: As and when required Contract Type: Casual Criminal Record Check: DBS Enhanced with Child’s Barred List What is the role? We are seeking a skilled and passionate football coach to join our team at our assessment centre, based in London. This role involves working with young players aged 12 to 16, coaching and developing them as they progress toward elite academy-level football. You will support players within the Foundation and Youth Development phases, helping them maximise their potential through tailored coaching, regular assessments, and ongoing performance monitoring. The ideal candidate will be based in the South East and have relevant coaching qualifications, along with experience working with junior players in either the Foundation or Youth Development age groups. You’ll play a crucial role in preparing young talent for the next step in their football journey. What will you be doing? As part of your role, you will plan, prepare, and evaluate coaching sessions aligned with the academy curriculum. You'll be responsible for recording player attendance in line with club protocols and monitoring player development during training and match performances. All assessments must be documented properly to meet auditing requirements. Regular communication with other key academy staff within your age group is expected to ensure consistency across the development pathway. You will also be required to engage in club-led professional development and undertake personal CPD to keep up with the demands of the role. In addition to coaching, you will report any football or non-football-related issues concerning the players to your line manager. You'll coach and manage a designated age group during development games and other fixtures and contribute to the scouting and recruitment process where appropriate. Administrative responsibilities will form part of your role, including maintaining records and reporting. You’ll also liaise with parents as necessary, providing them with updates and essential information regarding the Assessment Centre process. Is this you? Essential skills/experience: Experience working with Foundation and/or Youth Development age players FA Level 2/UEFA C Licence Age-appropriate FA certification (e.g. FA Youth Modules) Excellent communication and organisational skills Competent IT skills Desirable skills/experience: Experience working with various school-age groups Experience coordinating coaches or football development centres Background in professional football at junior or youth level Full UK driving licence UEFA B Licence (or currently working towards) How this benefits you… If you are successful you can look forward to a healthy benefits package; A competitive hourly rate. Opportunity to work for a successful Club. Working in an environment with strong core values. Learning and development opportunities. How can I apply? Very easy. Just click on the apply button below, enter your details and answer a quick pre-screening questionnaire, then attach your CV. *We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if a high volume of applicants are received.* About Us POTENTIAL INTO EXCELLENCE Southampton Football Club is part of St. Mary’s Football Group, which also includes the affiliated registered charity – the Saints Foundation. We as a Group compete as a Premier League club at the highest level of professional football with a culture which promotes respect, unity, aspiration, innovation and discipline – this is The Southampton Way. We look for people with integrity, compassion and support for those around them; people who take pride in what they do with an honest approach, who embrace a challenge while also being accountable for their decisions; people who have the energy and passion to bring an innovative approach to their role and strive to be different from the rest; people with the aspiration to lead the way and become an example to others. Within the walls of St. Mary’s Stadium, Staplewood Campus, the Bath Academy and our other sites and development centers across the South of England, you’ll be given the platform to work in a vibrant, intelligent and challenging environment with the potential to develop and become the best at what you do. We don’t stand still, we are constantly moving forward. Be part of it… Winner of the 2017 Employee Engagement Company of the Year. Southampton Football Club promotes equal opportunities in employment and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We have the Disability Confident Award, which we pride ourselves on with regard to the commitment to employing disabled people and judging people on their abilities alone. We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose skills and experience seem to meet our needs. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you only if you are selected for an interview. We make a commitment to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a job vacancy and to consider them on their abilities. Southampton Football Club is an Equal Opportunities Employer Employment is subject to the provision of proof of eligibility to work in the UK. 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