DisAbility Foundation Coach

Dis Ability Foundation Coach – Fulham FC Foundation

Fulham Football Club Foundation is looking for an inspiring, enthusiastic, and ambitious coach with a genuine passion and desire to work with children, young people, and adults with disabilities and additional needs. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team delivering high-quality sports and enrichment programmes.

As a Dis Ability Foundation Coach, you will deliver engaging Physical Education and community football sessions across a variety of programmes, including Pan Dis Ability Hubs, Active Autism, DS Badgers, Frame Football, Blind Football, and Pan Dis Ability Soccer Schools.

Working closely with the Senior Dis Ability Development Manager, you will support curriculum development, programme delivery, and teacher training. You will also build strong relationships with schools and community partners, contribute to holiday programmes, and ensure the highest level of customer service. The role typically involves working Monday to Saturday, with occasional Sundays depending on need.

We are seeking a coach with experience in delivering football, PE, and extracurricular activities to children and young people with disabilities and additional needs. The ideal candidate will be a confident communicator, well organised, and passionate about the Foundation’s mission. You will be a positive role model, demonstrating excellent personal conduct, strong time management, and the ability to work independently.

• Experience working with children, young people, or adults with disabilities/additional needs
• Minimum Coaching Qualification
  - Introduction to Coaching Football
• FAFirst Aid
• FA Safeguarding
• Ability to travel independently
• UEFA C/B Coaching Qualifications
• FA Level 3 Supporting the Delivery of PE & School Sport

• Act as an ambassador for FFCF, building and maintaining strong relationships with participants, parents/carers, partner organisations, and colleagues to ensure exceptional experiences.
• Plan and deliver high-quality PE lessons, extra-curricular, and community activities in line with the national curriculum, NGB guidelines, and FFCF standards.
• Collaborate with the Senior Dis Ability Development Manager to develop and enhance the curriculum for Schools, Colleges, SEN Units, and Resource Bases.
• Lead the delivery of Pan Dis Ability Hubs, disability-specific sessions, Pan Dis Ability Soccer Schools, and other Foundation programmes.
• Facilitate smooth transitions between school-based activities, wider Foundation programmes, and community opportunities.
• Identify and support progression pathways for talented young people with disabilities, including entry into the Para Talent Hub.
• Oversee data collection and monitoring to ensure accurate and timely reporting for programme evaluation and improvement.
• Work with the Senior Dis Ability Development Manager to maintain programme standards, achieve attendance targets, and drive promotion of FFCF activities.
• Ensure the efficient operation of the Dis Ability Department, collaborating across programmes in line with Foundation values and strategic objectives.