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Part-Time Football Coach – SoccerstarsUK

£14–£17 per hour | 3–12 hours per week | Derbyshire and surrounding areas

SoccerstarsUK is looking for enthusiastic, reliable and confident football coaches to join our growing team.

We deliver football and sports sessions across primary schools, coaching centres and holiday programmes, helping children develop their skills, confidence and enjoyment of sport.

We're looking for people who can do more than demonstrate football skills. Our coaches need to communicate clearly, build positive relationships, manage groups effectively and create fun, engaging sessions.

What You'll Be Doing

• Delivering football sessions at primary schools and coaching venues.
• Leading lunchtime clubs, after-school clubs and other coaching programmes.
• Follow our structured SoccerstarsUK coaching syllabus.
• Managing groups of children in a safe, positive and organised environment.
• Encouraging participation and adapting activities to different abilities.
• Maintaining high standards of professionalism, safeguarding and behaviour management.

What We're Looking For

Essential Requirements

• Full UK driving licence and reliable access to a car for travel between venues.
• Availability for weekday lunchtime and/or after-school sessions.
• Confidence communicating with groups of primary-school-aged children.
• Enthusiasm, reliability and a willingness to learn.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
• Willingness to complete all required qualifications and checks.

Coaching Qualifications

Ideally, applicants will already hold:

• FA Level 1 / Introduction to Coaching Football, or a recognised equivalent.
• FA Safeguarding Children in Football.
• FA Introduction to First Aid in Football, or an accepted equivalent.

We will also consider candidates who are actively working towards these qualifications, provided they can supply evidence of confirmed course enrolment before beginning their training programme.

Training & Development

At SoccerstarsUK, we invest in developing our coaches.

Successful applicants will complete a structured three-session training programme:

• Observation – Learn from an experienced SoccerstarsUK mentor.
• Supported Coaching – Lead activities with guidance and feedback.
• Practical Assessment – Demonstrate your ability to deliver a full session independently.

Our training focuses on communication, enthusiasm, behaviour management, session organisation, timings and safe coaching practices.

Once qualified and onboarded, coaches receive ongoing support and development opportunities.

Working Hours & Locations

Pay: £14–£17 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Hours: Approximately 3–12 hours per week, depending on availability and operational requirements.

Locations: Derby, Mickleover, Etwall, Long Eaton, Burton upon Trent and surrounding areas.

Most opportunities are during weekday lunchtimes and after school, with additional opportunities during evenings, weekends and school holidays.

Recruitment Process

This role involves working with children and is subject to appropriate safer-recruitment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check with the relevant barred-list check where the role is eligible.

Apply today to join SoccerstarsUK and help inspire the next generation of footballers!

Pay: £14.00-£17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 3.0 – 12.0 per week

Benefits:

• Referral programme

Application question(s):

• Are you available to coach during weekday lunchtimes, after school, or on weekends? Please specify your days.
• Which of our listed areas are you based?

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)
• Certificate in Coaching Football (preferred)
• First Aid Certification (preferred)
• Safeguarding Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person