U9 Lead Coach – Girls United Football Association

About the role

We are Girls United, an organisation that uses football to empower girls and promote equality. The U9 Lead Coach will deliver structured, age‑appropriate training sessions and matchday experiences for our U9 Purple team competing in the Tandridge Youth Football League.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver training sessions on Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday at designated community venues.
• Oversee and support assistant coaches during sessions and matches.
• Build rapport with players, parents and community partners to encourage ongoing engagement.
• Collaborate with volunteers, sessional staff and contracted staff within Girls United London.
• Assist with league administration on match days, including using the League App, officiating and handling match reports.
• Contribute ideas for new programmes and growth opportunities.

Required profile

• Experience working in grassroots football with young women and girls.
• FA Level 2 Football Coaching qualification (or working towards) and current Safeguarding Children and First Aid in Football certifications.
• Familiarity with league administration tasks such as match cards and player reports.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work evenings and weekends.