Football Education Coach

Organisation: Palace for Life Foundation
Salary: £28,860 per year
Location: Selhurst Park Stadium and venues within South London
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 3 July 2026
Job Description: Job Summary

Are you passionate about inspiring young people through sport and education? Join Palace for Life Foundation as a Football Education Coach, delivering engaging football coaching, mentoring and small-group interventions across partner schools, as well as leading evening Player Development Centre sessions and holiday programmes. This is a rewarding opportunity to create positive football experiences that make a lasting impact every day.

What We Offer

- Competitive salary and benefits package (including healthcare plan, discounts and match tickets);
- 26 days annual leave (in addition to public holidays);
- A personal development plan and training opportunities;
- The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people in South London.

Job Description

As Football Education Coach you will:
- Deliver high-quality, engaging football sessions for secondary-aged students across partner schools;
- Build positive relationships through mentoring, pastoral support and small-group interventions;
- Plan and deliver high-quality, age-appropriate football sessions across after-school clubs, Player Development Centres and holiday soccer schools;
- Support young people’s confidence, behaviour and personal development through sport;
- Record and report programme data to demonstrate impact and outcomes effectively;
- Ensure the safety, welfare and wellbeing of all participants, following safeguarding policies and procedures at all times;
- Represent Palace for Life Foundation professionally and support wider team initiatives where needed.

Person Specification

As successful candidate you will:
- Have a passion for using sport to inspire, support and positively impact young people;
- Have experience in working within secondary school environments;
- Have experience in mentoring, behaviour support or delivering small-group interventions with young people;
- Have experience coaching football, ideally within schools, grassroots or player development environments;
- Hold a UEFA B Football Coaching qualification or equivalent (or working towards), alongside FA Emergency First Aid and FA Safeguarding Children qualifications;
- Have the ability to build positive relationships with students, school staff and wider stakeholders;
- Have the ability to work proactively, flexibly and independently across multiple school settings;
- Have the ability to always represent Palace for Life Foundation professionally and positively;
- Be available for evening delivery where required.
How to apply: Please apply via our website: https://palaceforlifefoundation.teamtailor.com/jobs/7844189-football-education-coach-full-time