Girls' Academy Football Coach - Southwark, Lewisham and Bromley

Expert coaching. Every level. Every girl. South London Girls Football Academy is recruiting UEFA C and UEFA B coaches for the 2026/27 season across our three centres in Southwark, Lewisham and Bromley. Coach at one centre, or build your week across two or all three. THE ROLE AT A GLANCE

• Role: Academy Coach (Girls' Player Development)
• Pay: £30 per 1-hour session (UEFA B) | £25 per 1-hour session (UEFA C)
• Up to 5 sessions a week across our three centres (up to £150/week on UEFA B)
• Contract: Employed (PAYE), sessional. Now until July 2027, immediate start
• Players: Girls aged 4–16, coached in age groups WHERE AND WHEN
• Bromley: Wednesdays, 6–7pm (1 session), Bromley High School (BR1)
• Lewisham: Fridays, 6–8pm (2 back-to-back sessions), St Dunstan's Jubilee Grounds (SE6)
• Southwark: Saturdays, 11:30am–1:30pm (2 back-to-back sessions), Burgess Park Sports Centre (SE5) ABOUT US SLGFA is a technical development academy for girls across South London. Every age group trains weekly at each centre, and we cap group sizes (16 players, or 12 for Under-7s and below) so every girl gets real coaching time, not just a place in a queue. We're looking for more than qualified coaches. We want good people: coaches who genuinely care about young players, build real relationships, and understand the difference great coaching makes on and off the pitch. WHAT YOU'LL DO
• Deliver engaging, high-quality sessions in line with our coaching philosophy
• Develop players technically, tactically, physically, psychologically and socially
• Create safe, positive and inclusive learning environments
• Complete session plans and player development reports
• Work closely with fellow coaches and academy staff
• Hold the highest standards of professionalism, safeguarding and player welfare ESSENTIAL
• UEFA C or UEFA B Licence (your pay rate follows your licence)
• Enhanced DBS Certificate (children's workforce)
• FA Safeguarding Children qualification
• FA Emergency First Aid qualification
• 5+ years' experience coaching youth football
• Experience within a professional club pathway: Academy, Emerging Talent Centre (ETC), Development Centre or Advanced Player Programme (APP) DESIRABLE
• Experience coaching girls' football
• Experience delivering individual player development
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills YOU'LL BE
• Passionate about youth player development
• A positive role model with high professional standards
• Reflective and committed to getting better every season
• Great at making sessions enjoyable, challenging and engaging
• A team player who shares our values WHY SLGFA
• Join an ambitious, growing girls' football academy
• Be part of a collaborative, supportive coaching team
• Ongoing coach development and mentoring
• Make a genuine impact on the lives of young players HOW TO APPLY Email your CV and a short covering note to contact@southlondongirlsfootballacademy.co.uk In your email, tell us:

1. Which licence you hold (UEFA C or UEFA B)
2. Which centre(s) you're available for: Southwark, Lewisham, Bromley
3. Why you'd be a great fit Applications are reviewed as they arrive, and we may close the vacancy early once we've appointed.