Coach Development Lead + Barclay Girls Football Partnership Lead

Get Berkshire Active; Glastonbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional football association in Somerset is seeking a passionate individual to lead coach development, driving growth in girls' football through various innovative programmes. The ideal candidate will have experience in grassroots football, strong project management skills, and a commitment to inclusivity and safeguarding. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on community football in Somerset.

Qualifications

• Must be enthusiastic about football development and inspire others.
• Experience with grassroots football coaching development is essential.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, inclusion, and equality in sport is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support clubs to become thriving community hubs.
• Lead high-quality coach development programmes.
• Deliver opportunities for girls to play, lead, and thrive in football.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Partnership building

Football development knowledge

Education

A Level (or equivalent)

UEFA B (or working towards)

Job description

Somerset FA, in partnership with SASP, are seeking a passionate and driven individual to lead coach development while driving the growth of girls' football through the Barclays Girls' Football Partnership. This role is a fantastic opportunity to impact on grassroots football in Somerset.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting clubs to become thriving, sustainable community hubs.
• Leading high-quality coach development programmes that create positive environments for every player.
• Delivering innovative opportunities for girls to learn, play, lead, and compete through football in schools and community settings.
• Providing tailored support to England Football Accredited Clubs, helping them embed the Thriving Community Club Framework.
• Designing and delivering coach development programmes that prioritise people as well as football outcomes.
• Mentoring, supporting and developing a diverse coaching workforce across the county.
• Delivering the Barclays Girls' Football Partnership in Mendip, Taunton, and West Somerset, increasing participation and creating more opportunities for girls to play, lead and thrive.
• Building strong relationships with schools, clubs, coaches, and partners to grow and sustain girls' football.
• Managing and deploying a team of Casual Coach Developers to meet local needs.
• Ensuring safeguarding, equality, and inclusion are at the heart of all delivery.

Requirements:

• Enthusiastic about football development and able to inspire and support others.
• -educated to A Level (or equivalent).
• UEFA B (or working towards).
• Coach development experience, ideally within grassroots football.
• Experience supporting adult learning.
• Strong project management, communication and partnership skills.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, inclusion and equality in sport.
• Full, clean driving licence.
• Enhanced DBS check (required).

Desirable:

• Two years' sports development experience.
• Youth Module qualification.
• Knowledge of The FA's Grassroots Football Strategy and CPD Framework.

This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in shaping the future of football in Somerset. You'll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team, making a genuine difference for players, coaches and communities across the county.