️ WEST HAM UNITED FOUNDATION ️
FOOTBALL COACH – PLAYER PATHWAY / HOLIDAY CAMPS
WHU Foundation Beckton Office & outreach sites across East London and Essex
£15–£20 per hour | Sessional Contract | Timesheets required
Various evening/weekend hours during term time and school holidays. Sessions can range from 5:30pm–9:00pm weekdays and Saturdays between 9:00am–4:00pm. Holiday camps: Week commencing 20th July – Week commencing 28th August
Flexibility required.
ABOUT THE ROLE
West Ham United Foundation is looking for passionate and committed Football Coaches to deliver high-quality sessions across our Player Pathway and/or Holiday Camp programmes. Coaches will plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate sessions within a safe, inclusive, and inspiring environment for young people.
Player Pathway – Evening and weekend sessions across East London and Essex working with male and female players within the WHU Foundation Player Pathway, delivering high-quality sessions to support player development.
Holiday Camps – Delivered during every school holiday across East London and Essex, providing fun, engaging, and inclusive football sessions for all participants.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
✅ Deliver safe, inclusive, and high-quality football sessions focused on technical skills, movement, and game understanding
✅ Coach and manage teams during fixtures and tournaments in line with WHUF values
✅ Build positive relationships with players, parents, colleagues, and stakeholders
✅ Monitor attendance, player progress, and programme feedback
✅ Maintain safeguarding, health, and safety standards
✅ Engage in ongoing professional development and additional duties where required
PERSON SPECIFICATION
✔️ FA/UEFA Coaching Qualification (minimum Level 2 / UEFA C preferred)
✔️ In-date FA Safeguarding Children & FA First Aid in Football qualifications
✔️ Experience coaching football, ideally within talent development
✔️ Full clean driving licence OR ability to travel via public transport
✔️ Enhanced DBS check (completed by WHU Foundation prior to start)
SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
Strong ability to engage young people through football
Reliable, organised, adaptable, and proactive approach
Passion for developing young people through sport
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, and high-quality provision
Ability to work independently, within diverse communities, and flexibly across evenings, weekends, and holidays
Safeguarding Commitment
We’re committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding children and adults at risk. This role is subject to enhanced DBS checks.
Benefits on offer (may vary based on contract type and location)
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25 days annual leave plus your birthday off
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Pension and life insurance
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Healthcare cash scheme
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Travel season ticket loan
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Cycle to work scheme
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Priority access to apply for match tickets
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Discounted season tickets
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Staff discounts in the club store, café and our official partners products and services
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Discounted gym membership and onsite fitness room facilities
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Family friendly leave policies
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Company Social events
EDI Statement
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The successful candidate must demonstrate a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, aligning with the organisation’s business and tactical approach to eliminating barriers and addressing inequity. You agree to actively contribute to creating a discrimination-free and inclusive environment, ensuring equitable access to opportunities and benefits, while fostering a culture of dignity and respect that enables everyone to perform and achieve their potential.
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Candidates must demonstrate their capability and willingness to uphold best practices and procedures, promoting lasting positive change while eliminating biases and barriers to attracting, achieving, and supporting talent from all communities, regardless of background, circumstances, or protected characteristics.
Safeguarding
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The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to the safety and welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk of harm across all stakeholders. Everyone, including third parties who work with the Club or the West Ham Foundation, is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable individuals. Successful candidates must undergo essential background checks before starting their employment, which may include screening of social media. The type of DBS check required will depend on the responsibilities of the position and may be basic, standard, or enhanced.
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The successful candidate agrees to proactively identify and respond appropriately to any concerns, and follow the Club's Safeguarding reporting procedures to report allegations of abuse, poor practice, or anything that may impact the welfare of a child, young person, or adult at risk without delay, within 24 hours, or as otherwise directed by the Club’s or the West Ham Foundation Safeguarding Team.
Applications:
To apply, please submit your application via our careers portal: https://www.careers.whufc.com
Deadline: 5pm Monday 15th June 2026
Please note: Due to the high volume of applications expected, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
