Girls' Academy Football Coach (UEFA C / UEFA B)

Organisation: South London Girls Football Academy
Salary: £25-30 per session
Location: Bromley, Lewisham, Southwark
Contract type: Permanent (Part time)
Closing date: 30 November 2026
Job Description: Expert coaching. Every level. Every girl.

South London Girls Football Academy is recruiting UEFA C and UEFA B coaches for the 2026/27 season across our three centres in Southwark, Lewisham and Bromley.

Coach at one centre, or build your week across two or all three.

THE ROLE AT A GLANCE
- Role: Academy Coach (Girls' Player Development)
- Pay: £30 per 1-hour session (UEFA B) | £25 per 1-hour session (UEFA C)
- Up to 5 sessions a week across our three centres (up to £150/week on UEFA B)
- Contract: Employed (PAYE), sessional. Now until July 2027, immediate start
- Players: Girls aged 4–16, coached in age groups

WHERE AND WHEN
- Bromley: Wednesdays, 6–7pm (1 session), Bromley High School (BR1)
- Lewisham: Fridays, 6–8pm (2 back-to-back sessions), St Dunstan's Jubilee Grounds (SE6)
- Southwark: Saturdays, 11:30am–1:30pm (2 back-to-back sessions), Burgess Park Sports Centre (SE5)

ABOUT US
SLGFA is a technical development academy for girls across South London. Every age group trains weekly at each centre, and we cap group sizes (16 players, or 12 for Under-7s and below) so every girl gets real coaching time, not just a place in a queue.

We're looking for more than qualified coaches. We want good people: coaches who genuinely care about young players, build real relationships, and understand the difference great coaching makes on and off the pitch.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Deliver engaging, high-quality sessions in line with our coaching philosophy
- Develop players technically, tactically, physically, psychologically and socially
- Create safe, positive and inclusive learning environments
- Complete session plans and player development reports
- Work closely with fellow coaches and academy staff
- Hold the highest standards of professionalism, safeguarding and player welfare

ESSENTIAL
- UEFA C or UEFA B Licence (your pay rate follows your licence)
- Enhanced DBS Certificate (children's workforce)
- FA Safeguarding Children qualification
- FA Emergency First Aid qualification
- 5+ years' experience coaching youth football
- Experience within a professional club pathway: Academy, Emerging Talent Centre (ETC), Development Centre or Advanced Player Programme (APP)

DESIRABLE
- Experience coaching girls' football
- Experience delivering individual player development
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills

YOU'LL BE
- Passionate about youth player development
- A positive role model with high professional standards
- Reflective and committed to getting better every season
- Great at making sessions enjoyable, challenging and engaging
- A team player who shares our values

WHY SLGFA
- Join an ambitious, growing girls' football academy
- Be part of a collaborative, supportive coaching team
- Ongoing coach development and mentoring
- Make a genuine impact on the lives of young players
How to apply: Apply through Indeed with your CV and a short cover note telling us why you'd be a great fit. We'll also ask which licence you hold and which centre(s) you're available for. Applications are reviewed as they arrive, and we may close the vacancy early once we've appointed. South London Girls Football Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS check.

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Girls' Academy Football Coach (UEFA C / UEFA B)