Job Description

DisAbility 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.

Role Overview

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

Working closely with the Senior DisAbility 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.

What We're Looking For

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.

Qualifications & Skills

Essential:

Experience working with children, young people, or adults with disabilities/additional needs Minimum Coaching Qualification - Introduction to Coaching Football FA First Aid FA Safeguarding Ability to travel independently
Desirable:

UEFA C/B Coaching Qualifications FA Level 3 Supporting the Delivery of PE & School Sport Non-football NGB sports qualifications Other disability/Paralympic sports qualifications

Job Responsibilities

- 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 DisAbility Development Manager to develop and enhance the curriculum for Schools, Colleges, SEN Units, and Resource Bases.

- Lead the delivery of Pan DisAbility Hubs, disability-specific sessions, Pan DisAbility 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 DisAbility Development Manager to maintain programme standards, achieve attendance targets, and drive promotion of FFCF activities.

- Ensure the efficient operation of the DisAbility Department, collaborating across programmes in line with Foundation values and strategic objectives.

Applications will only be taken through our Careers site: https://fulhamfc.careers.hibob.com/jobs/ba2b86eb-fedd-45d1-a9b9-e7d17384f295

The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

If successful, you will join a vibrant team who are passionate about working with all participants in sport and have the opportunity to build on existing skills through a variety of training and development experiences.

Fulham Football Club Foundation is committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability.

Closing date for applications is: Sunday 16th November 2025

Applications will only be taken through our Careers site: https://fulhamfc.careers.hibob.com/jobs/ba2b86eb-fedd-45d1-a9b9-e7d17384f295

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,709.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay Store discount
Application question(s):

As stated in the we can only accept applications through our careers site. Please confirm you will also apply for this role through our Careers Site?
Link to this role on our Careers site: https://fulhamfc.careers.hibob.com/jobs/ba2b86eb-fedd-45d1-a9b9-e7d17384f295

Work Location: In person