Job Description
The FA requires a number of Coach Developers to support the effective delivery of our coaching courses, through a mix of in person and virtual learning opportunities.
You will effectively deliver England Football Learning courses, specifically either: Introduction to Coaching Football, UEFA C, UEFA B, National Futsal Course or National Goalkeeping Course. The application process will be utilised to determine which you are best suited to.
As a Coach Developer you will support us in achieving our aims of increasing the number of female, black, Asian and other historically underrepresented groups that enjoy our game. You will actively promote diverse and inclusive environments and ensure our game is For All. Working within a team of Coach Developers, you will help learning happen by creating effective learning environments through appropriate learning activities. Connecting learners with sound content knowledge that they can effectively transfer and translate to their context. You will actively promote the development of more skilful players, transformational coaches and inspirational opportunities to inspire future generations.
The role of a Coach Developer can make an inspiring contribution to our game and our society, as such the team of Coach Developers will be provided with robust support and development opportunities.
We particularly welcome applications from female, black, Asian and other historically underrepresented groups. If you are part of a historically underrepresented group and feel you are not quite ready to apply but would like to in the future, please register your details in our talent pool so that we can contact you with relevant support and development opportunities as they are ready.
Please be aware that deployment has already been scheduled for the upcoming season, therefore opportunity to deliver immediately is limited. Instead, you will be able to benefit from our ongoing support and development offer and fully immerse yourself in the world of a casual coach developer prior to deployment, ensuring you are well equipped to deliver coach education for The FA.
Careers at The Football Association
The Football Association are the governing body of football in Engand. The FA are responsible for ensuring that all the leagues within the country are fair and uphold specific standards. They are also responsible for overseeing, promoting and developing English football at all levels, including youth grassroots amateur and semi-pro leagues, as well as elite professional leagues.
The FA was established on 26 October 1863 as the British Football Association, before changing its name to The English FA in December 1910. Currently the Football Association is responsible for all legalities involving football played in England and it's also considered as their national governing body which is based in London, UK. The main responsibility of this organization is to run all leagues as well as provide support with coaching and facilities so they can help grow the game at all levels.
The FA are based out of Wembley Stadium and St George's Park
Wembley Stadium
Wembley Stadium is the largest stadium in the UK, and with a capacity of over 90,000 is one of the largest stadiums in Europe. It is the playing venue of the English national team and also hosts such notable games as the League Cup final, FA Cup final, and Community Shield.
The current stadium was officially opened in 2007, replacing the original 1923-built Wembley Stadium which stood on the same site.
St George's Park
St. George’s Park, The FA's National Football Centre, is located in Burton-on-Trent and is an education and research centre giving future generations of English football coaches the fundamentals they need to effectively coach in their communities.
The £105m St George's Park, an impressive 330-acre facility, has 11 outdoor pitches, including an exact replica of the pitch at Wembley Stadium, as well as an altitude chamber that allows them to mimic playing conditions in different stadia around the world.