Volunteer Assistant Coach – Girls’ Football
Cre8 Football
Cre8 is looking for a friendly and reliable Volunteer Assistant Coach to support our weekly girls-only football sessions in Croydon. You will work alongside an experienced coach, helping girls enjoy football, develop their skills and build confidence. No previous coaching experience is required. We are particularly keen to hear from female volunteers for these sessions, although we welcome applications from everyone.
Cre8 is looking for a friendly, enthusiastic and reliable Volunteer Assistant Coach to support our weekly girls-only football sessions in Croydon. Working alongside an experienced Lead Coach, you will help create a positive, welcoming and enjoyable environment for girls to play football, build confidence and develop their skills. Tasks may include: - Helping set up and pack away equipment - Supporting the Lead Coach with activities and games - Working with individuals and small groups - Encouraging participation and building confidence - Supporting positive behaviour and inclusion - Helping ensure sessions are safe, enjoyable and well organised You do not need to be an experienced football coach. We are particularly interested in people who enjoy working with children and young people, are willing to learn and can make a regular commitment. As these are girls-only sessions, we are particularly keen to hear from female volunteers who can provide positive and relatable role models for participants. This is a preference for these sessions rather than a requirement, and we welcome applications from everyone.
Youth work,Sport & coaching
Initiative/Self Motivation, Time Management, Teamwork
We are looking for volunteers who are friendly, positive, punctual and willing to learn. You should be a good communicator, enjoy working as part of a team and be patient and encouraging when working with children and young people. Previous football or coaching experience is welcome but is not essential. Reliability and a willingness to support the development, confidence and enjoyment of the girls attending are more important.
Volunteers will have the opportunity to: - Work alongside experienced and knowledgeable coaches - Gain practical experience working with children and delivering football sessions - Receive induction and ongoing support - Develop coaching, communication and leadership skills - Access support towards relevant training/qualifications for suitable volunteers after a probationary period - Receive agreed out-of-pocket travel expenses - Access further volunteering opportunities across Cre8 and our local network - Receive support to obtain the appropriate DBS check where required, including the cost
Weekly, 4:15pm–5:40pm. We are looking for volunteers who can be available during these times and make a regular commitment to the sessions.
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Selhurst/Thornton Heath
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