Assistant / Lead Weekend Football Coach

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Little Kickers – Assistant / Lead Weekend Football Coach (Children’s Coaching) – South East London

About Little Kickers
Little Kickers provides a fun, positive introduction to football for children aged 18 months to 8 years. We deliver high-quality 45-minute sessions in a friendly, pressure-free environment that helps children develop skills, confidence, and a love for sport.
Find out more at our website.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking enthusiastic, energetic, and outgoing individuals who love working with children. This role is ideal for:

• Students or professionals in education, early years, teaching, sport, fitness, or drama
• Anyone passionate about starting or developing a coaching career
• Confident communicators who enjoy inspiring young children in a playful and engaging environment

If you’re motivated, reliable, and excited about helping children enjoy their first steps into sport, we’d love to hear from you.

What We Offer

• Part-time weekend coaching (Saturday & Sunday mornings)
• 3–8 hours per week
• Full internal training, including shadowing and online modules
• Start as an Assistant Coach, with opportunities to lead sessions within 3 months
• £8.00–£15.00 per hour, depending on age and experience
• Coaching experience in football and early years sport
• Fun, rewarding, year-round work

It’s a Bonus If You Have:

• Experience working with children
• First Aid, Safeguarding and/or a DBS certificate
• Coaching, fitness, or teaching qualifications

Responsibilities

• Coaching children aged 18 months–8 years (four age groups)
• Setting up and delivering fun football-based games and activities
• Communicating with children and parents
• Managing class admin, including attendance and registration
• Creating a safe, engaging, and positive class environment

Locations

We are currently recruiting coaches able to work across Southwark, Lambeth, Lewisham, Wandsworth and North Croydon, including:

Areas: Balham, Bermondsey, Brixton, Brockley, Camberwell, Clapham, Crystal Palace, Dulwich, Lambeth, Nunhead, Shad Thames, Streatham, Tooting Bec, West Norwood

We have venues across South East London, so applicants should live locally or be willing to travel.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Physically fit and active (lots of movement involved!)
• Able to travel to different venues in South London
• Available every weekend, year-round
  • Not suitable for individuals who leave London for long periods (e.g., long summer breaks)