Part-time Football Coach at Bloomsbury Football Foundation
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Compensation
- £17 per hour
Bloomsbury Football Foundation is transforming lives through football, reaching 7,000+ young people every week across London. We are looking for passionate Part-time Football Coaches in North London who care more about social impact than the scoreboard.
If you have an FA Level 1 qualification and want a flexible role where you can make a real difference in the community, this is your chance to join a rapidly growing charity that puts players first. Help us use the beautiful game to build a better future for young Londoners while growing your own coaching career in a supportive, mission-led environment.
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Role overview
As a Part-time Football Coach, you will deliver high-quality, player-centric community football sessions to children and young people across several North London boroughs. Working sessional hours on weekdays and weekends, you will prioritise the young person’s experience over administrative process, making a tangible social impact while supporting a diverse range of participants from various backgrounds.
About Bloomsbury Football Foundation
Bloomsbury Football Foundation is a registered charity based in London that uses the power of football to improve the lives of young people across the city. It runs fun, affordable football and futsal programmes for boys and girls aged roughly 3–21 of all abilities, delivered through community sessions, leagues, and its Football Academy pathway.[8][4] The organisation focuses on improving mental and physical health, fostering social cohesion, and teaching valuable life skills, and supports over 5,000 young people each week through its programmes.[1] Its mission is to ensure every young person in London can access high-quality football training, with a financial model designed so that no one is turned away regardless of background or ability to pay.[1][8] Alongside grassroots and academy training, Bloomsbury partners with organisations such as LALIGA to broaden access to the sport and provide additional development opportunities for participants.[5]
What you will do
- Deliver engaging and inclusive community football sessions to young people across various age groups in several North London boroughs.
- Collaborate with a supportive coaching team to create a positive, player-first environment on community pitches and in local schools.
- Foster the social and physical development of participants from diverse backgrounds, including disability and refugee groups, using football as a tool for change.
Who this is a fit for
- Holds an FA Level 1 coaching qualification or possesses at least one year of experience coaching children and young people in a community setting.
- Demonstrates a strong commitment to social impact, teammate support, and the ability to take initiative without waiting for explicit instruction.
- Possesses valid FA Safeguarding and First Aid certificates, with a preference for candidates holding a UEFA C or FA Level 2 qualification.
Why this role is remarkable
- Join a mission-driven organisation that prioritises social impact and player experience over commercial results and rigid administrative processes.
- Gain experience with a fast-scaling charity that has grown from a single session to reaching 7,000+ young people weekly across London.
- Access a clear internal progression pathway, with many sessional coaches transitioning into lead-coach roles as the foundation continues to expand.
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