Job Description

Little Kickers - Head Coach

Position Overview

As a Head Coach for Little Kickers, you'll play a pivotal role in introducing football to children aged approximately

18 months to 8 years

through energetic, imaginative, and engaging weekend sessions. Expect to act as both coach and entertainer, creating a fun, safe, and inclusive environment where children--and their parents--feel encouraged and excited about movement and play.

Primary Responsibilities

Deliver imaginative, football-based activity classes grounded in the Little Kickers program. Physically lead and engage in the activities--running drills, games, and making it fun and dynamic for the children. Build rapport with children, parents, and assistant coaches, maintaining clear, enthusiastic communication throughout. Handle routine administrative tasks--registers, health and safety checks, equipment setup, transport, and storage. Champion a safe, inclusive environment that nurtures confidence, coordination, and social development. Support session planning and coach engagement. Support class planning and communication with the wider coaching community. Administrate class balancing and class registration management (class changes). Engage in and support management of weekly coaching rotas. Implement and support coach conduct via Staff Procedures/ management tools available. The role may develop to match the individual's skill-mix.

What You Should Bring

Personal qualities:

Confident, outgoing, imaginative, patient, and 100% reliable. A winning personality helps make sessions fun and memorable.

Coaching background:

Experience with young children coaching at a Leading level, experience managing team and training new coaches

Certifications (preferred or required):

Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) or equivalent safeguarding check. First Aid certification. Coaching qualifications (e.g., FA Level 1) or child protection training are beneficial.

Logistics:

A driving license and access to a vehicle for all working days as you will be 'on the road'.

Hours & Location

Working hours

starting hours of 25 or 30 per week (can increase to 35 over time)

Working throughout the franchise area.

Area 1 Covers :Dudley, Stourbridge, Kingswinford, Hagley, Kidderminster, Halesowen, Quinton, Harborne, Edgbaston and surrounding areas.

Area 2 Covers: Sutton Coldfield, Mere Green, Streetly, Collingwood and surrounding areas.

Area 3 Covers: Wolverhampton (Penn Road), Tettenhall, Bridgnorth, Telford, Shrewsbury and surrounding areas.

Compensation & Benefits

Will be sent to applicants.

Why This Role Is Rewarding

This position offers more than a job--it's an opportunity to:

Inspire early love of sport, movement, and teamwork. Build confidence and joy in very young children. Develop your coaching, leadership, and creativity in a supportive environment. Gain meaningful experience in education, childcare, or performance-focused work.
Job Type: Permanent

Pay: 19,500.00-28,210.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Experience:

Coaching: 2 years (required)
Work Location: On the road

Application deadline: 28/08/2025
Reference ID: HC0925