Coach Development Officer

Berks & Bucks Football Association; Abingdon; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional sports organization in the UK is seeking a passionate individual for a hybrid role focused on developing coaching and grassroots football. The successful candidate will build relationships with accredited clubs and coordinate coaching programs. The position offers competitive salary, training opportunities, and a commitment to employee welfare. This is a full-time, fixed-term position expiring in June 2028. Applications close on September 23, 2025.

Benefits

Access to the Employee Assistance Programme

25 annual leave + bank holidays

Commitment to training and development

Family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Experience in football coaching and development.
• Understanding of inclusion, equality, and safeguarding.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for relationship building.

Responsibilities

• Engage with accredited clubs and support assessments.
• Build relationships with stakeholders to support development.
• Coordinate and deliver coaching programs at various levels.

Skills

Knowledge of football structure

Problem solving

Decision-making

Job description

Overview

Location: This is a hybrid role with opportunities to work remotely from the Berks & Bucks FA office (Milton Park, OX14 4SB), home and around the County.

Salary: Band 4 (£26,280-£32,181) per annum, dependent on experience.

Hours: 35 hours per week. (Requirement to work evenings and weekends, in line with the demands of the role).

Contract: Full Time - Fixed Term Contract (Expiring June 2028).

The Opportunity

If you are passionate about grassroots sport and the pivotal role it plays in getting people active and healthy then we have a fantastic opportunity for you. This role is to grow and sustain Coaching and Coach Development opportunities in order to effectively develop and deliver grassroots football.

We know that football has the power to 'Connect People & Change Lives' and this is why we are looking to recruit a passionate and energetic individual to join the Workforce Team. The successful individual will work closely with the Football Workforce Manager to develop and manage positive relationships with England Football Accredited Clubs to support the development of coaches to provide a quality experience for all players across all pathways.

Berks & Bucks FA prides itself on being an organisation run by good people and believes that EVERYONE should be able to play football in a safe environment. Our role is simple to lead, protect and support an individual’s journey in football by inspiring a lifelong relationship with the game.

Responsibilities

• Engage 2-star and 3-star England Football Accredited Clubs with the Thriving Community Club Framework and support them with completing relevant assessments for the Coaching pillar
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including FA Regional Staff, FA Casual Workforce, and other strategic partners to support the development of Coach Development & Thriving Community Clubs
• Support clubs in their development of a club specific Coach Development plan/programme
• Coordinate and deliver a Coach Development Programme for the County supporting Coaches at all levels of the game incorporating club, county and regional delivery

A full list of the responsibilities and the person specification can be found in the attached job description.

What We’re Looking For

• Knowledge of the structure and partner organisations within football, nationally and within the County FA locality
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of inclusion, equality, anti-discrimination and safeguarding
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills

You'll really impress us if...

• Experience of utilising mapping programmes to support strategic and logistical planning
• Individual and group coaching and training skills
• Practised at developing networks and relationships with a variety of stakeholders in order to support the delivery of strategic priorities

What you’ll get

• The organisation’s commitment to your training and development
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
• A forward-thinking employer with people at the heart of decisions
• 25 annual leave + bank holidays
• Hybrid working & family friendly policies

Application process

Please click the 'Apply' button to head to our website to start your application.

Closing date & Interviews

The deadline for applications is 11:59pm on Tuesday 23rd September 2025. In-person interviews will take place on Wednesday 1st October 2025.

Further information

Berks & Bucks FA are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all communities.

Due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate may need to undertake a FA enhanced DBS check before commencement in the post. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, and all members of the board are required to keep up to date with training and qualifications to ensure we are keeping our football community safe.