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Little Kickers is looking for enthusiastic, reliable and confident people to join our coaching team and deliver fun, structured football sessions for children aged 18 months to 8 years across South East London.

This is a regular weekly role, not ad-hoc or occasional work. It's ideal for someone who enjoys football, sport, teaching, childcare or working with children and wants to gain valuable experience in a fun and supportive environment.

No previous football coaching experience is required — full training is provided.

What you'll be doing

• Leading fun, structured football sessions for children aged 18 months–8 years
• Delivering simple games and activities using our coaching programme
• Keeping children engaged, active and having fun
• Creating a safe, positive and energetic environment
• Building positive relationships with children, parents and other coaches
• Setting up and packing away equipment
• Working as part of a friendly and supportive coaching team

What we're looking for

We're looking for people who are reliable, positive and confident working with young children.

You should:

• Be 18+ and comfortable leading groups of young children
• Be enthusiastic, energetic and approachable
• Be reliable and committed to regular weekend work
• Be able to communicate clearly and respond promptly to messages
• Be confident taking responsibility for a group of children
• Be able to travel reliably across South East London
• Have an interest in football, sport, coaching, teaching or childcare

Previous experience in football coaching, teaching, childcare, youth work, sport, performing arts or other roles involving children or groups is highly desirable, but not essential.

Weekend commitment

This role is designed for someone looking for consistent weekend work over the longer term.

You should be able to:

• Commit to regular Saturday and/or Sunday morning sessions
• Work consistently each week
• Commit for at least 6 months
• Arrive on time and be prepared for every session
• Communicate early and clearly if you are ever unable to attend

This role is not suitable for someone looking for temporary summer work, occasional shifts or short-term employment.

What you'll get

• £13.85–£15.00 per hour
• Regular weekly weekend work
• 3–8 hours per week, primarily weekend mornings
• Full training — no previous coaching experience required
• Ongoing support from an experienced coaching team
• Valuable experience working with children aged 18 months–8 years
• Opportunities to develop your coaching, leadership and communication skills
• Friendly and energetic working environment
• Employee mentoring programme
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Company events
• Referral bonus scheme

Where you'll work

Our sessions take place across South East London, including:

Bermondsey, Nunhead, Dulwich, Camberwell, Brixton, West Norwood, Crystal Palace, Streatham, Balham and Tooting Bec.

You should be able to reliably travel to your allocated venue(s) within approximately 45 minutes.

Key Requirements

The successful candidate will:

• Be available for regular weekend morning sessions on an ongoing basis
• Be able to commit to the role for a minimum of 6 months
• Be able to reliably travel to South East London venues
• Be confident leading and engaging groups of young children
• Communicate clearly and respond promptly to messages and scheduling
• Demonstrate a reliable and punctual approach to work
• Be comfortable working as part of a coaching team
• Have an interest in football, sport, coaching, teaching or childcare

This is a regular weekly position and is intended for candidates who can provide consistent weekend availability. The role is not designed for temporary, seasonal or occasional work.

Why join Little Kickers?

We're building a reliable, supportive coaching team that delivers high-quality football sessions for young children every weekend.

You'll receive full training and ongoing support while developing practical experience in coaching, leadership, communication and working with children.

If you're enthusiastic, dependable and enjoy helping children learn, play and have fun, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay: £13.85-£15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Employee mentoring programme
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Referral programme

Application question(s):

• Can you commit to regular Saturday and/or Sunday morning sessions for at least 6 months?
• Can you reliably travel to our South East London venues within approximately 45 minutes?
• Which can you commit to: Saturday mornings, Sunday mornings, or both?
• Briefly tell us about any experience you have working with children, coaching, teaching, sport or leading groups.

Work Location: In person