Location: Edinburgh – Broughton High School, Stockbridge (Saturdays) and Craigmount High School, Corstorphine (Sundays).
Pay: £15.00 - £16.00 per hour, depending on experience
Hours: Part-time – Saturday and Sunday
Type: Paid
Start date: As soon as possible
Little Kickers Edinburgh is growing and we’re looking for an energetic, reliable and confident Lead Coach to join our team.
We deliver fun, structured football sessions for children aged 18 months to 8 years.
Football is the vehicle, but our sessions are about much more than developing technical football ability. We help children build confidence, coordination, communication and social skills while developing a positive relationship with sport and physical activity.
As a Lead Coach, you’ll:
Deliver fun, energetic and engaging sessions for young children
Lead activities using the Little Kickers curriculum
Adapt activities for different ages, abilities and personalities
Create a positive, safe and inclusive coaching environment
Build strong relationships with children and parents
Lead and work alongside an Assistant Coach
Take responsibility for the smooth running of your sessions and venue
We’re particularly interested in applicants who:
Have lots of energy and enthusiasm
Genuinely enjoy working with children
Are confident leading groups
Communicate well with both children and adults
Are reliable and punctual
Can adapt quickly when an activity isn’t working
Are comfortable bringing plenty of personality and imagination to sessions
Previous experience in coaching, teaching, childcare, youth work, holiday camps or children’s activities would be advantageous.
Football coaching experience is welcome but is not essential.
Successful candidates will receive structured training before leading sessions independently, including practical coaching training, early-years coaching techniques, behaviour and engagement strategies, safeguarding, parent communication, shadowing and ongoing mentoring.
For the right person, there will also be opportunities to progress into Senior Lead Coach, venue leadership and coach mentoring responsibilities as Little Kickers Edinburgh continues to grow.
The role is primarily based around Saturday and Sunday mornings, with most shifts finished by early afternoon. Reliable weekend availability is important.
A full UK driving licence and access to a car would be advantageous.
How to apply
Please send your CV and a short answer to the following question:
“What is it about working with young children that appeals to you most?”
Applications should be sent to: eharbinson@littlekickers.co.uk
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a brief informal phone conversation followed by a practical/shadow session at one of our Edinburgh venues.
Closing date: 31st October 2026