Full-Time Football Coach

About The Role Our coaching programmes span Communities, Club Football, Schools, and Special Projects, reachingover 6,500 young people every week across some of London's most underserved communities. Fromgrassroots community sessions and school clubs to Academy training and specialist inclusive provision, every programme is built on the same foundation of quality, inclusion and belonging.

The Lead Coach plays a central role in bringing that to life. You are the person young people show up for, responsible for planning and delivering high-quality and impactful sessions across our programmes, working with young people ages 4 to 18 years.
To succeed in this role, you'll be an experienced coach with a UEFA C qualification, a commitment to inclusive coaching, and the creativity and professionalism to deliver consistently across a wide range of settings and groups. Someone who understands that the relationships you build are just as important as the sessions you deliver, and that being a trusted, consistent adult in a young person’s life is one of the most valuable things a coach can be. You'll thrive in a fast-moving environment, take real pride in your work, and share our belief that every young person deserves a place to play, belong and progress.
Our commitment to inclusion At Bloomsbury, belonging isn't just something we create for the young people we serve it's something we live as an organisation and is embedded into core values. We are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we work in, and we actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, and identities.

We particularly welcome applications from women and people from underrepresented groups, who remain underrepresented in both the sport and charity sectors. We know that the best idea wins regardless of who it comes from, and we are proud to be building an organisation where everyone has a place to play, belong, and progress.

Key Responsibilities

Session Planning & Delivery:
- Plan and lead the delivery of regular coaching sessions across Communities and Special Projects programmes that intentionally support Bloomsbury Football’s impact goals and youth development outcomes.
- Create engaging, age-appropriate and inclusive session plans that cater to a wide range of abilities, promoting physical, social and emotional development.
- Deliver high-quality coaching that reflects Bloomsbury's dedication to purpose, belonging and progression on and off the pitch.
Relationship Building & Communication:
- Create and maintain positive relationships with multiple stakeholders including young people, parents, partners and venue staff
- Communicate effectively and confidently with young children, parents and other stakeholders
- Represent Bloomsbury Football Foundation professionally at all times, embodying our mission to transform lives through the magic of football.
Programme Development & Improvement:
- Contribute to the ongoing improvement of coaching quality and programme delivery
- Bring creativity and innovative ideas to sessions and the wider coaching team
- Be proactive and excited about getting involved with all that Bloomsbury Football has to offer
Safeguarding & Professional Standards:
- Uphold Bloomsbury's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people
- Maintain up-to-date safeguarding and first aid certification
- Work flexibly and professionally across different settings and venues including schools and external community venues

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential:
- UEFA C coaching qualification (or equivalent)
- Up-to-date Safeguarding and First Aid certificates
- Experience working with children and young people in a sporting or educational setting across a range of ages and abilities
- Ability to work across multiple venues and settings in Central London
- Flexibility to work mornings, evenings and weekends (up to 6 days per week)
- The right to live and work in the UK (we do not sponsor visas)
Desirable:
- Experience delivering inclusive or specialist football provision (disability, refugee, or girls' football)
- Experience working in a charity or social enterprise
- UEFA B or above

Benefits

- Modern office in Camden Markets with free gym membership and local market discounts. Regular staff socials.
- Opportunities to attend Premier League, WSL, FA Cup, League Cup, and Champions League football matches.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Workplace pension scheme.
- 24 days holiday allowance, increasing by one day per year after two years’ service.
- Funding toward training and five days of fully paid study leave.