Football Coach - SWINDON

Job Description

Job Title: Self-Employed Football Coach - XLFC Weight-Loss Football Outside IR35

Location: Swindon - TBC

Role Overview: We're looking for a motivational and supportive Football Coach to lead weekly football sessions for our weight-loss members. The focus is on fun, inclusive football that helps people get fitter, gain confidence, and enjoy being active again - not elite performance. Sessions are designed for adults who may be overweight, returning to exercise, or new to structured football. Your role is to create a safe, positive environment where everyone feels welcome, engaged, and able to progress at their own pace.

• Plan and deliver weekly football sessions tailored for mixed-ability, weight-loss/returning-to-fitness adults
• Structure sessions with appropriate warm-ups, technical drills, small-sided games, and cool-downs
• Adapt activities to suit different fitness levels, abilities, and confidence levels
• Promote a friendly, non-judgemental and inclusive atmosphere at all times
• Encourage good habits around effort, teamwork, and consistency rather than "win at all costs"
• Liaise with XLFC staff and coaches to align sessions with member goals and wider programme structure
• Monitor attendance, engagement, and general progress, feeding back any issues where needed
• Uphold high standards of professionalism, punctuality, and safety

• FA Introduction to Coaching Football (formerly FA Level 1) - essential or currently working towards
• Experience coaching adults, grassroots teams, or community football programmes
• An understanding of (or interest in) working with weight-loss/general population groups
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills - able to build rapport quickly
• A positive, encouraging coaching style focused on inclusion and enjoyment
• First Aid certification and valid coaching insurance (or willingness to obtain)
• Additional fitness qualifications (e.g. Level 2/3 Fitness/Personal Training) - desirable but not essential

• Contract type: Self-employed - you will invoice XLFC monthly or as agreed
• Frequency: 1x Weekday Evening Per Week (with potential for more as we grow and add locations)
• Sessions: Weekly evening football session, plus occasional weekend events or fixtures where agreed in advance

• Sessions currently run on a set weekday evening, so please only apply if you can commit to a regular weekly slot on a long-term basis

Rate: Competitive hourly rate, based on experience

Start Date: ASAP

• FA Introduction to Coaching Football (formerly FA Level 1) - essential or currently working towards
• Experience coaching adults, grassroots teams, or community football programmes
• An understanding of (or interest in) working with weight-loss/general population groups
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills - able to build rapport quickly
• A positive, encouraging coaching style focused on inclusion and enjoyment
• First Aid certification and valid coaching insurance (or willingness to obtain)

XLFC is a community-focused weight-loss programme, dedicated to helping adults improve their physical and mental health through accessible, enjoyable team sport. We support members of all abilities, shapes, and backgrounds with structured training, accountability, and a welcoming environment.