Job Description

Are you a passionate, energetic, and inspiring coach? Do you love working with children and helping them develop their skills, confidence, and love for sport? If so, this is the perfect role for you!

As a Lead Coach you'll be at the heart of our coaching programmes, delivering fun, engaging, and high-quality football sessions for children aged 2-14, leading inspiring sports provision at schools, and creating memorable days at our half term camps. You'll play a key role in creating a positive and supportive environment where young children can learn, grow, and enjoy sport.

At Proformance Coaching, we don't just coach - we ignite a love for sport!

Covering Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire, and Bristol, our fast-growing team delivers action-packed, fun-filled football sessions to over 400 children aged 2-14 every week! Plus, we bring top-quality sports provision to 1,500+ children in schools across the region.

We're all about developing our coaches and giving them exciting opportunities to grow, learn, and make a real impact. With us, you will be enrolled into a coach development programme alongside 6 CPD's per year.

Ready to be part of something special? Join the Proformance Coaching family today!

What You'll Receive:

12.21 - 35.00 per hour dependant on experience and qualifications. Financial contributions towards future coaching qualifications and personal development courses. Ongoing training and professional development, alongside a full and in depth coach development plan to bolster career progression. Full Proformance Coaching kit, with all coaching equipment provided. Regular and fun team socials! Collaborate with like minded colleagues in a supportive and dynamic environment. Opportunities for additional work within our network of schools and at half term camps, 1-2-1 sessions, football birthday parties and annual events. Opportunities to transition to full time work.

Your Key Responsibilities:

Leading structured, age-appropriate football sessions for children aged 2-14, helping players to develop key technical, tactical, and teamwork skills, using our curriculum and coaching framework. Working with school staff and stakeholders to provide quality sports provision and enrichment following a scheme of works. Create a fun and inclusive environment that builds confidence and passion for sport. Motivating and inspiring young children to reach their full potential. Show the ability to safely manage disruptive behavioural personalities and dis-regulated behaviour patterns within sessions. Providing feedback and encouragement to children and parents. Ensure sessions are delivered safely and align with the company's safeguarding policies. Represent the organisation positively and contribute to its growth and reputation in the community.

The Essentials:

A minimum of 3 years experience coaching children in a football or sports environment. A minimum of Introduction in Coaching Football (old FA Level 1) or equivalent in another sport. Demonstrate a positive, enthusiastic, and engaging personality with great communication skills. Passion for developing young players and making sport enjoyable for all. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. First Aid & Safeguarding qualifications. Valid Basic DBS certificate.

The Desirables:

UEFA C Licence or above / Level 2 qualification in another sport (or working towards)*.
Access to transport to and from places of work. Valid Enhanced DBS certificate. Previous experience as a Lead Coach within a similar football or sports setting.

Proformance Coaching Ltd. embraces equal opportunity and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team of excellent coaches. We welcome applications regardless of your background or characteristics.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 12.21-35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 6 - 11 per week

Work Location: In person