Sessional Football Coach (Schools)

QPR Community Trust

Sessional Football Coach - (Schools)

Contract: Sessional Contract
Hours: Varied - typically day time/term-time
Salary: £12-£15 per hour (dependent on qualifications and experience)
Location: West London (Ealing/Acton)

About the Role

QPR Community Trust is looking to recruit enthusiastic, energetic and passionate football coaches to work across a number of Primary Schools in West London

Successful applicants will deliver engaging, age-appropriate football sessions that encourage participation, develop confidence and support the physical and social development of young children.

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape a child's first experience of football within a professional club environment.

Availability required:

• Availability all week however preference for Thursday/Friday afternoon

Additional opportunities across other QPR Community Trust programmes may become available throughout the season.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver fun, engaging and age-appropriate football sessions for children at primary school age.
• Create a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment where every child feels valued and encouraged.
• Develop children's fundamental movement skills, coordination, balance and basic football techniques through creative activities and games.
• Encourage confidence, teamwork, communication and enjoyment throughout every session.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and carers.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and complete any required administration.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures and QPR Community Trust policies are followed at all times.
• Represent QPR Community Trust professionally and positively.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Energetic, enthusiastic and patient when working with young children.
• Ability to deliver creative, engaging and imaginative coaching sessions.
• Experience working with children within Early Years, Foundation Phase, grassroots football or community sport programmes.
• Ability to build positive relationships with both children and parents.
• Strong organisation and time management skills.

Essential Qualifications

• UEFA C Licence (or working towards)
• FA Introduction to First Aid in Football (or equivalent)
• FA Safeguarding Children qualification
• Enhanced DBS Certificate (or willingness to obtain one)

Desirable

• Experience coaching primary school aged children
• Early Years or Foundation Stage coaching experience.
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to transport.

Personal Qualities

• Passionate about inspiring young children through sport.
• Friendly, approachable and enthusiastic.
• Professional, reliable and positive.
• A patient and encouraging coaching style.
• Committed to creating enjoyable and inclusive learning environments.
• Willing to continue developing through ongoing CPD opportunities.

Why Join QPR Community Trust?

Future Hoops offers an exciting opportunity to introduce young children to football in a fun, supportive and engaging environment. As part of the QPR Community Trust coaching team, you'll play an important role in developing children's confidence, movement skills and enjoyment of physical activity while representing one of West London's leading community organisations.

QPR in the Community Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.

As part of our safe recruitment practice pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This will include an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service DBS Check and Self Disclosure Form.

QPR Trust is a Disability Confident Committed employer. The Disability Confident scheme encourages employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain and develop disabled people.

Job applicants with a disability will be offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for the role.