Women’s Recreational Football Coach

Organisation: Islington Borough Ladies FC
Salary: £13.85-14.97 per hour
Location: Islington, London
Contract type
Closing date: 13 December 2025
Job Description: Location: Various community venues (e.g. Barnard Park, Whittington Park, Sobell)
Type: Casual hours (rate depending on qualifications)

Role Purpose

To lead fun, inclusive football sessions for adult women of mixed abilities. The coach will focus on basic skill development, enjoyment, and confidence-building in a non-judgemental, welcoming environment.

Key Responsibilities

Session Delivery
Plan and deliver weekly 60 minute recreational training sessions
Deliver sessions suitable for beginners, returners, and mixed-ability players
Promote participation, confidence, and enjoyment over competition
Use inclusive coaching techniques and adjust for different ability levels

Player Support
Foster a supportive, safe space for women to try football at their own pace
Help players progress gradually toward 5-a-side, 7-a-side or 11-a-side games (if desired)
Signpost interested players to other club opportunities (e.g. Just Play, league teams)
Respond to individual needs or barriers to engagement with sensitivity

Club Contribution
Share basic feedback with club leads
Help promote the session through WhatsApp, socials, or flyers (optional)
Contribute to development reviews and CPD sessions if possible

Essential Requirements
FA Introduction to Coaching Football / Level 1 (minimum to be paid) or Playmaker (voluntary)
FA Safeguarding & First Aid certifications (or willing to gain with club support)
Enhanced DBS check
Passionate about making football accessible for women of all backgrounds

Desirable Attributes
Experience working with adult beginners or women’s recreational sport
Adaptable and empathetic coaching style
Familiarity with inclusive coaching practices
Comfortable leading solo or co-coaching with volunteers

Time Commitment
1 session per week (60mins)
Optional: CPD workshops, club check-ins

Support Offered
Peer support and WhatsApp groups
Playing fees for club waived
First access to ticket giveaways
Mentoring from Football Development staff
Access to FA funding
Club kit and coaching equipment
How to apply: To apply - please send a CV, or a few lines about yourself to Peter.Samways@GLL.org