Are you passionate about inspiring young people through sport and education? Join Palace for Life Foundation as a Football Education Coach, delivering engaging football coaching, mentoring and small-group interventions across partner schools, as well as leading evening Player Development Centre sessions and holiday programmes. This is a rewarding opportunity to create positive football experiences that make a lasting impact every day., As Football Education Coach you will:

Deliver high-quality, engaging football sessions for secondary-aged students across partner schools;
Build positive relationships through mentoring, pastoral support and small-group interventions;
Plan and deliver high-quality, age-appropriate football sessions across after-school clubs, Player Development Centres and holiday soccer schools;
Support young people's confidence, behaviour and personal development through sport;
Record and report programme data to demonstrate impact and outcomes effectively;
Ensure the safety, welfare and wellbeing of all participants, following safeguarding policies and procedures at all times;
Represent Palace for Life Foundation professionally and support wider team initiatives where needed.

As successful candidate you will:
Have a passion for using sport to inspire, support and positively impact young people;
Have experience in working within secondary school environments;
Have experience in mentoring, behaviour support or delivering small-group interventions with young people;
Have experience coaching football, ideally within schools, grassroots or player development environments;
Hold a UEFA B Football Coaching qualification or equivalent (or working towards), alongside FA Emergency First Aid and FA Safeguarding Children qualifications;
Have the ability to build positive relationships with students, school staff and wider stakeholders;
Have the ability to work proactively, flexibly and independently across multiple school settings;
Have the ability to always represent Palace for Life Foundation professionally and positively;
Be available for evening delivery where required.

Competitive salary and benefits package (including healthcare plan, discounts and match tickets);
26 days annual leave (in addition to public holidays);
A personal development plan and training opportunities;
The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people in South London.

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