Lead Coach – Girls United FC (London)

About the role

Girls United Football Association is seeking a Lead Coach to deliver age‑appropriate training and matchday experiences for girls aged U9 to U16 across South London. You will work closely with the London Programme Lead, assistant coaches and the wider volunteer team to create a safe, inclusive and empowering football environment.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver two weekday evening training sessions and one Sunday fixture per week.
• Oversee and support assistant coaches during sessions.
• Build rapport with players, parents and guardians to maintain engagement.
• Develop technical, tactical, physical and psychological aspects of each player.
• Handle league administration on match days, including using the League App and match reporting.

Required profile

• Minimum one season of experience leading a youth girls’ football team.
• FA Level 2 Football Coaching qualification (or working towards it).
• Current Safeguarding Children and First Aid in Football certifications.

Required skills

• FA Level 2 Football Coaching knowledge.
• Safeguarding Children certification.
• First Aid in Football certification.
• League administration skills (match cards, player cards, match reports).