Islington Borough Ladies FC
Organisation: Islington Borough Ladies FC
Salary: £13.85-14.97 per hour
Location: Islington, London
Contract type: Casual hours (rate depending on qualifications)
Closing date: 13 December 2025
Job Description
Role Purpose
To lead fun, inclusive football sessions for adult women of mixed abilities. The coach will focus on basic skill development, enjoyment, and confidence-building in a non-judgemental, welcoming environment.
Key Responsibilities
Session Delivery
- Plan and deliver weekly 60 minute recreational training sessions
- Deliver sessions suitable for beginners, returners, and mixed-ability players
- Promote participation, confidence, and enjoyment over competition
- Use inclusive coaching techniques and adjust for different ability levels
Player Support
- Foster a supportive, safe space for women to try football at their own pace
- Help players progress gradually toward 5-a-side, 7-a-side or 11-a-side games (if desired)
- Signpost interested players to other club opportunities (e.g. Just Play, league teams)
- Respond to individual needs or barriers to engagement with sensitivity
Club Contribution
- Share basic feedback with club leads
- Help promote the session through WhatsApp, socials, or flyers (optional)
- Contribute to development reviews and CPD sessions if possible
Essential Requirements
- FA Introduction to Coaching Football / Level 1 (minimum to be paid) or Playmaker (voluntary)
- FA Safeguarding & First Aid certifications (or willing to gain with club support)
- Enhanced DBS check
- Passionate about making football accessible for women of all backgrounds
Desirable Attributes
- Experience working with adult beginners or women’s recreational sport
- Adaptable and empathetic coaching style
- Familiarity with inclusive coaching practices
- Comfortable leading solo or co-coaching with volunteers
Time Commitment
- 1 session per week (60mins)
- Optional: CPD workshops, club check-ins
Support Offered
- Peer support and WhatsApp groups
- Playing fees for club waived
- First access to ticket giveaways
- Mentoring from Football Development staff
- Access to FA funding
- Club kit and coaching equipment
How to apply
To apply – please send a CV, or a few lines about yourself to Peter.Samways@GLL.org
To apply for this job please visit www.uksport.gov.uk.