Job Summary

We are looking for enthusiastic sports coaches to deliver a successful, inclusive Disability Sports programme across Palace for Life Foundation. You will join a team of skilled and dedicated coaches, making a real difference to the lives of some of the most vulnerable yet inspiring south Londoners.

What we offer

• Flexible hours (to be agreed, minimum 1 hour per week);


• Competitive salary of £16 per hour (new and less experienced coaches starting at £12 per hour with opportunity to quickly rise to our regular SEND rate of £16 per hour);


• Training and development opportunities;


• Potential to work across different departments across a variety of different sessions;


• Become part of a friendly and dedicated team;


• Work with the official charity of a Premier League football club;


• An opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children and young people in South London.

Job Description

As a sessional Disability Sports Coach you will:

• Deliver high-quality football and multi-sport sessions within SEND and mainstream schools;


• Deliver on SEND School Holiday programs that provide fun and interesting activities for young people with a Disability;


• Support players by giving them every opportunity to access the relevant sporting sessions to assist with their personal development;


• Opportunity to deliver our Disability Awareness programme for children in mainstream schools.

Job Requirements

As a successful candidate you will:

• Have a passion for supporting children and young people with a disability in achieving their full potential;


• Have experience working with people with a disability in sport and physical activity;


• Be an FA qualified coach at Level 1 or above (or equivalent);


• Be able to develop and maintain relationships with SEND schools and their staff, including head teachers, PE teachers and receptionists;


• Ideally have experience working in SEND or mainstream schools;


• Be reliable, organised, flexible, and willing to learn;


• Be available for some evening, and/or holiday work;


• Be able to travel to sites across south London.