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Football Coach

Girls United Football Association
Organisation
Girls United Football Association
Salary
Lead Coach: £17.50 per hour | Assistant Coach: £13.50 per hour
Location
Southwark, Lambeth, and Lewisham
Contract type
Fixed Term (Part time)
Closing date
24 October 2025
Job Description
Organisation Overview:
We are Girls United, an organisation that stands for a world with a level playing field, on and off the pitch. We establish grassroots football clubs for girls in multiple locations and use football as a tool to empower individuals. Being part of the Girls United team means believing in the cause and being invested in the progress of the organisation. Founded on values of equality, inclusion and empowerment, the organisation is a space for innovation, action and growth with positive social impact at its roots. We are growing quickly and undertaking a series of exciting projects.

Description: The position of the London Coach consists of delivering on agreed programmes which will focus on creating spaces for young girls aged 5-16 years old to be active in South London. The position will include delivery of practical sessions, supporting players and our current workforce. The position will be for someone who wants to work within an environment to make a positive contribution to the community. Girls United have a growing player pathway through our Love The Game programme for new girls to take part in football, through to our Play like a Girl social play sessions on Sunday to our FC (club) teams who train and take part in League fixtures.


London Lead and Assistant Coach will be responsible for (but exclusive to);

To be responsible for attending the sessions, events and fixtures agreed in advance with the London Programme Lead.
The ability to oversee & support assistant coaches who will be delivering parts or whole sessions
To be able to build rapport and trust with players, attendees and young people to ensure they continue to engage with Girls United through their programmes. The aim will be to support our community to develop on and off the pitch through the power of football.
To work collaboratively with other teams members including but not exclusive to; other volunteers, sessional staff and contracted staff within Girls United London.
To support in creating and maintaining a positive relationship with community groups and partner organisations (such as venues) to deliver these programmes.
Involved within fixture programme/days - supporting with league administration on the day (using the League App), supporting with officiating of matches, and providing assistance to our team of players.


Essential and Desirable Qualities and Qualifications:

Experiences - Someone who has experience with working in grassroots football and with young women and girls (E). Including delivering sessions and a fixture programme (E)
Qualifications - FA Level 1 in Football Coaching (or working towards) including an in-date qualification for Safeguarding Children and First Aid in Football. (E). FA Level 2 in Football Coaching would be very desirable.
Experience of league administration such as match cards, player cards and match reports. (D)
Working with an assistant coach (if a lead coach role applicant). (D)
Communication - someone who is confident to speak and build positive rapport with various people within the community. For example but not exclusive to players, parents, venues, schools, and funders etc. (E)
Organisation skills - someone who is able to manage their time effectively and ensure they are punctual in completing their administration tasks alongside attending sessions and other in-person activities. (E)
Adaptability and flexibility – work in a fluid, fast-paced and exciting environment of football. Understanding that hours are often across unsocial times such as weekends and evenings due to our contact with the community of players we have within Girls United FA. (E)
How to apply
Application Process: - Submit CV via https://girlsunitedfa.bamboohr.com/careers - A 20-30 minute phone interview with a member of Girls United Staff. - Practical interview which will consist of delivering on session. This will help us to assign your skillset to the most suitable coaching level within Girl United but also matching you to the most appropriate age groups.
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