Football Coach Contractor (Part Time)
- Organisation: St Albans School
- Location: Hertfordshire
- Tenure: Full-time
- Closing Date: Thursday 5 November 2026
We are looking to recruit a swim teacher to join our experienced team, responsible for preparing and delivering engaging swimming sessions to local primary school children from Years 3 to 6.
St Albans School is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, and experienced Football Coach to support and develop our football programme. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire young people, promote excellence in sport, and help students achieve their full potential both on and off the pitch.
The successful candidate will work with pupils across a range of age groups in both our boys' and girls' programmes, delivering high-quality coaching sessions, supporting competitive fixtures, and fostering a positive sporting culture aligned with the school's values.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging football coaching sessions for pupils of varying abilities.
- Lead school teams during training sessions, fixtures, and tournaments.
- Develop players' technical, tactical, physical, and mental aspects of performance.
- Promote high standards of attendance, punctuality, sportsmanship, and behaviour.
- Work collaboratively with PE staff and school leaders to develop the football programme.
- Monitor player progression and provide constructive feedback.
- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all participants during training and matches.
- Encourage participation and enjoyment while supporting pathways for talented players.
Ideal Working Hours (negotiable if not able to fulfil them all)
Mondays 4:30-5:30pm
Tuesdays4:30-5:30pm
Wednesdays 2-3:30pm
Fridays 4:30-5:30pm
N.B. In the Autumn term matches are played on either a Wednesday or Thursday afternoon and only for Seniors and U15 Boys. If available, duration would be for 2 hours (timings dependent on kick off time).
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must therefore be willing to undergo child protection screening and safer recruitment checks appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. St Albans School is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and the creation of an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment selections are made according to suitability for the post, irrespective of background or protected characteristic.
The School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.
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We are looking to recruit a swim teacher to join our experienced team, responsible for preparing and delivering engaging swimming sessions to local primary school children from Years 3 to 6.
Description
St Albans School is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, and experienced Football Coach to support and develop our football programme. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire young people, promote excellence in sport, and help students achieve their full potential both on and off the pitch.
The successful candidate will work with pupils across a range of age groups in both our boys' and girls' programmes, delivering high-quality coaching sessions, supporting competitive fixtures, and fostering a positive sporting culture aligned with the school's values.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging football coaching sessions for pupils of varying abilities.
- Lead school teams during training sessions, fixtures, and tournaments.
- Develop players' technical, tactical, physical, and mental aspects of performance.
- Promote high standards of attendance, punctuality, sportsmanship, and behaviour.
- Work collaboratively with PE staff and school leaders to develop the football programme.
- Monitor player progression and provide constructive feedback.
- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all participants during training and matches.
- Encourage participation and enjoyment while supporting pathways for talented players.
Ideal Working Hours (negotiable if not able to fulfil them all)
Mondays 4:30-5:30pm
Tuesdays4:30-5:30pm
Wednesdays 2-3:30pm
Fridays 4:30-5:30pm
N.B. In the Autumn term matches are played on either a Wednesday or Thursday afternoon and only for Seniors and U15 Boys. If available, duration would be for 2 hours (timings dependent on kick off time).
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must therefore be willing to undergo child protection screening and safer recruitment checks appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. St Albans School is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and the creation of an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment selections are made according to suitability for the post, irrespective of background or protected characteristic.
The School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.
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