Sessional Coach

Senior Coach (Part‑Time)

Location:

Across Hammersmith, Fulham, Kensington, Chelsea, Lewisham, Sutton, Merton, Kingston, Wandsworth and Westminster

Contract:

Variable – anytime between 7:30 am and 9 pm – Monday to Sunday

Direct Reports:
None

To deliver safe, inclusive, high quality provision across all activities and provision.

• Deliver safe, inclusive and high‑quality coaching sessions daily across core programmes, including In‑School and Out‑of‑School activities, Player Development Programme, post‑16 football programme and holiday activities.
• Support, develop, engage with and enhance relationships with local youth football clubs, schools, organisations, leisure centres, local authorities and the club.
• Carry out any activity deemed appropriate and reasonable by the Line Manager.
• Support the wider team by networking and sharing relevant information and opportunities to further enhance the out‑reach delivery programme.

• Minimum FA Introduction to Football Coaching qualification (FA Level 1 equivalent).
• Current FA Safeguarding Children course and FA Introduction to First Aid in Football certificate.
• Clean driving licence or ability to travel to sites via public transport.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to undergo one).

• Involved in community/grass‑roots sports as a participant or coach.
• Worked as part of a team within a sporting environment.

• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to organise and motivate team members.
• Confident and outgoing personality.
• Aims to support and improve staff members.
• Reliable and trustworthy.
• Risk‑aware and confident in escalating information.

At Chelsea we recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths and we are taking positive action to ensure our existing colleagues and job applicants can fully be themselves and bring their own unique experiences and perspectives to Chelsea FC. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

If you need reasonable adjustments made to the recruitment process, please reach out to your recruiter, who will be able to advise and support you.

Chelsea FC and the Foundation are fully committed to ensuring the safety and well‑being of all children, young people and adults at risk (vulnerable groups). We therefore require all successful applicants to complete a DBS Check prior to starting employment. Depending on the role, successful applicants may also be required to undergo other child protection screening where appropriate.

This Job Description is not intended to be exhaustive; the duties and responsibilities may therefore vary over time according to the changing needs of the Club.

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