U8 Pre-Academy Coach - Part-Time, Player Development

Southampton FC's charity; Southampton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent community-focused sports organization in Southampton is seeking a Casual Pre-Academy Coach for U6-8 players. The successful candidate will coach individual and team sessions, ensuring players reach their potential. You will plan, deliver, and evaluate sessions while also leading teams on match days. This role offers a competitive hourly rate and the opportunity for personal and professional development within a dynamic team environment. A minimum FA Level 2 qualification is required.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Opportunities for learning and development

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Experience coaching children in a competitive environment.
• Ability to plan, prepare, deliver and evaluate coaching sessions.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with parents and players.

Responsibilities

• Coach U8 players utilizing the Player Development programme.
• Plan and log coaching sessions in the coach's manual.
• Lead teams on match days against other professional clubs.
• Conduct player/parent reviews on a termly basis.

Skills

Coaching U8 age group

Player assessment

Communication with parents

Team collaboration

Education

Minimum of FA Level 2

FA Youth Award

UEFA B Licence

Job description

A prominent community-focused sports organization in Southampton is seeking a Casual Pre-Academy Coach for U6-8 players. The successful candidate will coach individual and team sessions, ensuring players reach their potential. You will plan, deliver, and evaluate sessions while also leading teams on match days. This role offers a competitive hourly rate and the opportunity for personal and professional development within a dynamic team environment. A minimum FA Level 2 qualification is required.