Posted: 15 June
The role
Organisation European Football Academy Salary £13–£27.50/hour Location London Contract type Permanent Closing date 4 July 2026 Interview date 6 July 2026 Job Description Multiple London Locations | Ages U5–U18
Why This Role Is Worth Your Time
Coach with one of London’s largest youth football academies
Work across 6+ established training centres with structured programmes
Clear pay progression based on qualifications & performance
All-expenses-paid international trips (Portugal & Gothia Cup)
Weekly in-house CPD + support towards FA qualifications
Many of our part-time coaches earn £700–£1,000/month alongside work or study.
What You’ll Actually Do
Deliver engaging, high-quality sessions for players aged U5–U18
Support development within an attacking, possession-based philosophy
Coach midweek sessions, weekends, and matches
Communicate confidently with players and parents
Represent the academy professionally at all times
Who This Role Is For
You can commit consistently to midweek evenings and weekends
You want to develop as a coach, not just “do sessions”
You’re positive, reliable, and comfortable leading groups
You hold FA Level 1 (or are actively working towards it)
Bonus (not essential):
Additional coaching or sports qualifications
Experience with grassroots or academy environments
This Role Is NOT For You If (Being honest here saves everyone time)
You can’t commit long-term
You avoid parent communication
You’re looking for casual, ad-hoc hours only
Pay & Additional Opportunities
Group sessions - £13–£27.50/hour
1-to-1 coaching - From £30/hour
Football parties - From £30/hour
Holiday camps- From £85/day
International Trips
Portugal: All expenses paid + £300 (5 days)
Gothia Cup (Sweden): All expenses paid + £350/week
CPD & Progression
Regular in-house coach education
FA course access for high-performing coaches
Which possible locations we have
Archbishop’s Park (Waterloo) | Castlehaven CA (Camden Town) | Kennington Park (Kennington) | Paddington Rec Ground (Maida Vale) | Vauxhall Powerleague (Vauxhall) | Clarion / Whitefield School (Brent Cross)
About Us
We don’t just develop players — we develop football people.
Our coaches receive structure, autonomy, and a genuine pathway to progress in the game.
