Football & Sports Development Coach

Organisation: Southampton Football Club
Salary: Competitive
Location: Southampton
Contract type: Permanent (Part time)
Closing date: 18 August 2025
Job Description: Be part of our journey...
Location: St Mary’s Stadium

Hours: Part Time (22.5 hours per week)

Contract Type: Permanent

Criminal Record Check: Enhanced with Child Barred List

What is the role?

We are looking for someone who can deliver high quality football coaching programmes within the UK & International Football Programmes department; aiming to engage, develop and create an enjoyable learning environment among players in schools, centres, teams and courses, and ensuring that all delivery is ‘best in class’.

What will you be doing?

You will plan, organise and deliver high quality football coaching programmes within the department’s delivery lines of School Football, Soccer Schools, Football Development, ensuring curriculums are consistently followed and delivered to.

We are looking for someone who has the drive to increase and retain high levels of players, whilst ensuring the customer experience is ‘Best in Class’ for all parties; including partners, parents/guardians and players.

Working collaboratively with the Football Development Officer to identify development opportunities and service gaps within existing department.

Is this you?

We are looking for someone who has excellent communication and organisational skills, who can adapt to a variety of different environments, whilst keeping standards high.

If you have a positive attitude, can motivate team members, and want to support and improve others, we want to hear from you!

Essential Skills and Experience:

Experience in leading & delivering to large football centres, camps and managing other coaches on site.
Knowledge of Club Community Organisations and Football & Sports Development Programmes.
A strong knowledge of Southampton FC’s FDSC programme and how we can use the ‘Southampton Way’ values to promote our paid provisions.
Have excellent knowledge of both school sports and youth football.
Hold a minimum FA Level one in Football Coaching qualification.
Desirable Skills and Experience:

Previous experience leading curriculum physical education delivery
Experience in managing football teams, at both children and youth level.
Hold a minimum FA Level Two in Football Coaching qualification.
UKCC Level 1/2 Coaching qualification or equivalent in a variety of sports.
Hold degree in relevant subject or min of 3 years industry experience.
afPE 1st4sport Level 3 Certificate in Physical Education and School Sport.
How this benefits you…

If you are successful, you can look forward to a healthy benefits package.

Access to x1 free match ticket for every home league game
Access to our staff Health & Wellbeing initiatives (Mental & Physical Health).
Discounted Southampton Football Club merchandise.
25 days holiday per year (pro-rated) excluding bank holidays plus your birthday off each year.
Contributory Pension Scheme.
Worldwide Travel Insurance for you and your family.
Learning & Development opportunities - supporting you to develop your potential and achieve in your career.
Free onsite parking.
Cycle to Work Scheme.
Collaborative & inclusive working culture.
How can I apply?

Just click on the apply button, enter your details and answer a quick pre-screening questionnaire, then attach your CV.

The closing date for this role is the 17th August 2025.

*We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if a high volume of applicants are received. *
How to apply: https://saintsfc.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/SFC001/job/St-Marys-Stadium/Football---Sports-Development-Coach_RQ-033444