About

⚽ Inspire the Next Generation Through Football ⚽

Location: Colchester, Essex
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £14 – £20 per session + bonuses (depending on experience & qualifications)

Do you have a passion for football and a desire to make a real difference in children’s lives?

At Essex Professional Coaching, we’re looking for enthusiastic and driven football centre head coaches who want to share their love of the game while helping young players grow in confidence, skill, and character.

Since 2017, we’ve delivered high-quality football coaching to thousands of children on a weekly basis through our football coaching programmes at venues across Essex.

Our dedicated Football Progression Centre Programme exists to:

• Introduce children to the game in a fun, engaging, and inclusive way
• Inspire a lifelong love of football through weekly sessions
• Provide pathways for talented players to progress onto our academy programme

We’re now looking for passionate head coaches to join our team and play a leading role in leading our team to deliver fun, engaging, and inclusive sessions that not only develop football ability but also spark excitement every time a child steps onto the pitch.

The Role

As a Football Centre Head Coach with Essex Professional Coaching, you’ll be at the heart of inspiring children both on and off the pitch. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading, training and support our coaching team to ensure players are supported appropriately and to that high quality coaching standards are maintained
• Supporting with the marketing and promotion of your centre to enhance engagement in the community
• Responsibility for the health and safety of all involved in the delivery of your centre, ensuring attendance records are updated appropriately
• Encouraging and inspiring players to build confidence, develop skills, and fall in love with the game
• Providing feedback and support to children and parents about development and progress
• Fostering a positive and inclusive environment where every child and coach feels valued and motivated
• Being a role model who demonstrates passion, enthusiasm, and care at every session
• Reporting to our Head of Football to deliver feedback on the coaching team, attendees and the continuous development of the centre
• Creating and leading engaging sessions that follow our coaching syllabus and bring football to life for ages 4-12

What We’re Looking For

We’re searching for head coaches who bring both passion and professionalism to the role.

Personal qualities:

• Love working with children and have a genuine passion for football
• Motivated, reliable, and committed to delivering high-quality sessions
• Strong communicator with children, parents, and colleagues
• Able to inspire, encourage, and develop players in a fun, positive way
• Organised and confident managing groups of children

Skills & experience:

• Experience coaching or working with children aged 4–12 (required)
• Minimum FA Level 2 Coaching qualification (required)
• First Aid, Safeguarding, and Enhanced DBS (required)
• Familiarity with the local football community in Essex (desirable)
• Previous experience in leading and mentoring other coaches (desirable)
• UEFA C Licence / UEFA B Licence (desirable)
• Sports Coaching or Physical Education degree/diploma (desirable)

What We Offer

At Essex Professional Coaching, we invest in our coaches. You’ll receive:

• Competitive pay: £14 – £20 per session (based on experience & qualifications)
• Flexible hours: With extra opportunities during school holidays
• Professional Nike coaching kit, provided free of charge
• Over 30 hours of CPD each year plus a personal training budget for external courses and qualifications
• Full access to coaching equipment and resources
• Free school holiday activity places for your own children (ages 4+)
• Employee assistance programme for personal and professional support
• Company events and team socials – be part of a supportive and positive coaching community

The Selection Process

We want to get to know the real you, so our process is friendly and supportive:

• Telephone Interview – an informal chat to discuss the role and your coaching experience
• Practical Session – plan and deliver a football activity based on an objective we provide
• Final Interview – a conversation about your suitability, goals, and next steps

If successful, you’ll receive a job offer by phone, followed by email confirmation. We’ll then get you set up with kit, resources, and a full induction so you’re ready to hit the ground running.

(All job offers are subject to a valid DBS and references.)

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re passionate about football, love working with children, and want to be part of a coaching team that makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £14.00-£20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Childcare
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• What would you consider to be your biggest area of development as a coach?
• List any questions you would like to know about the role or programme
• Why did you apply for this role?

Work Location: In person