Assistant Soccer Coach


Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: CRESCENT VALLEY ENTERPRISES LTD Position is responsible for assisting the head coach/lead coach with organising the Soccer programme at the assigned school/centre/holiday sessions and events. Position assists with conducting practices, motivating children, and assisting with instructing football techniques.

Responsibilities

  • Coaching soccer, primarily to young people.
  • Coaching young people multi-sports.
  • Engaging in a professional manner with all young people, parents and colleagues.
  • Preparing and maintaining equipment.
  • Planning and preparing sporting sessions.
  • Attending meetings of all coaching and management.
  • Ensuring young people have a safe and enjoyable experience.
  • Support team working.
  • Sense of community.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • Satisfactory Enhanced ACCESS NI check before starting.
  • Some knowledge of sporting benefits to individuals, families and society.
  • Good communication and organisational skills.

Desirable Skills

  • Level 1 IFA Coaching badge.
  • Good administrative skills.
  • Knowledge of Google systems.
  • Interest in web design and social media as a tool for engagement.

Further Information

The Employer is: CRESCENT VALLEY ENTERPRISES LTD JobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information. Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week. Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach. Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.

Vacancy ID
1751890
Job Sector
Leisure
Area
Derry or Londonderry
Location
Derry/Londonderry
Salary
16-17 £7.55, 18-20 £10.00, 21 plus £12.21 per hour
No. vacancies
2
Contract Type
Temporary
Weekly hours
25
Published date
30/12/2025
Closing date
09/02/2026
Worktime
To be confirmed with employer.

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