Are you a passionate, energetic, and inspiring football coach? Do you love working with children and helping them develop their skills, confidence, and love for the game? If so, this is the perfect role for you!
As a Football Development Coach, you’ll be at the heart of our coaching programmes, delivering fun, engaging, and high-quality football sessions for children aged 5-14. You’ll play a key role in creating a positive and supportive environment where young players can learn, grow, and enjoy the beautiful game.
At Proformance Coaching, we don’t just coach – we ignite a love for sport!
Covering Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire, and Bristol, our fast-growing team delivers action-packed, fun-filled football sessions to over 400 children aged 2-14 every week! Plus, we bring top-quality sports provision to 1,500+ children in schools across the region.
We’re all about developing our coaches and giving them exciting opportunities to grow, learn, and make a real impact. With us, you’ll gain invaluable experience, expand your knowledge, and inspire the next generation.
Ready to be part of something special? Join the Proformance Coaching family today!
What You’ll Receive:
- Up to £35.00 per hour dependant on experience.
- Financial contributions towards future coaching qualifications and personal development courses.
- Ongoing training and professional development, alongside a full and in depth coach development plan to bolster career progression.
- Full Proformance Coaching kit, with all coaching equipment provided.
- Regular and fun team socials!
- Collaborate with like minded colleagues in a supportive and dynamic environment.
- Opportunities for additional work at half term camps, 1-2-1 sessions, football birthday parties and annual events.
- Opportunities to transition to full time work.
Your Key Responsibilities:
- Leading structured, age-appropriate football sessions for children aged 5-14, using our curriculum and coaching framework.
- Help players to develop key technical, tactical, and teamwork skills.
- Create a fun and inclusive environment that builds confidence and passion for football.
- Motivating and inspiring young children to reach their full potential.
- Show the ability to safely manage disruptive behavioural personalities and dis-regulated behaviour patterns.
- Providing feedback and encouragement to players and parents.
- Ensure sessions are delivered safely and align with safeguarding policies.
- Represent the organisation positively and contribute to its growth and reputation in the community.
The Essentials:
- A minimum of 1 years experience coaching children in a football or sports environment.
- A minimum of Introduction in Coaching Football (old FA Level 1) or equivalent in another sport.
- Demonstrate a positive, enthusiastic, and engaging personality with great communication skills.
- Passion for developing young players and making football enjoyable for all.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- First Aid & Safeguarding qualifications.
- Valid Basic DBS certificate.
The Desirables:
- UEFA C Licence or above / Level 2 qualification in another sport (or working towards).
- Access to transport to and from places of work.
- Valid Enhanced DBS certificate.
- Previous experience as a Lead Coach within a similar football or sports setting.
Proformance Coaching Ltd. embraces equal opportunity and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team of excellent coaches. We welcome applications regardless of your background or characteristics.