Coach Development Officer

The Pony Club; Shrewley; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Bank holidays

Employee benefits

Job summary

The Pony Club is seeking a Coach Development Officer to shape the future of coaching, designing and implementing coach education and workforce development programmes. You will ensure access to high-quality learning opportunities for coaches, volunteers and young leaders, and collaborate with partners to promote safeguarding and inclusion.

The role requires experience in coach education and programme development; attendance at national events may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in coach education, workforce development, learning and development, programme management, sport development or educational programme design.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, review and continuous improvement of The Pony Club's coach education and workforce programmes.
• Design and implement learning pathways and professional development opportunities for coaches and volunteers.
• Support the development and quality assurance of The Pony Club Coaching Certificate, coaching programmes and assessment pathways.
• Coordinate coach development initiatives, conferences and learning events.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of coach education programmes and make recommendations for improvement.
• Work collaboratively with Training Committee members, volunteers, subject matter experts and external partners.
• Promote best practice in safeguarding, welfare, inclusion and health and safety across all coach development activity.

Skills

Coach education

Workforce development

Programme management

Sport development

Educational programme design

Learning pathways

Job description

Closing Date for Applicants:
Monday 23rd November 2026

Developing Coach Education, Learning Pathways and Workforce Development Programmes

As the Coach Development Officer, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of coaching within The Pony Club. You will play a key role in the design, development and implementation of coach education and workforce development programmes, helping to ensure coaches, volunteers and young leaders have access to high-quality learning and development opportunities.

We are particularly interested in applications from individuals with experience in coach education, workforce development, learning and development, programme management, sport development or educational programme design. Experience as a coach is beneficial, but the primary focus of this role is the development and support of coaching and education programmes rather than the delivery of coaching itself.

Attendance at national events and championships may be required to support coach and volunteer engagement activities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the development, review and continuous improvement of The Pony Club's coach education and workforce programmes.
• Design and implement learning pathways and professional development opportunities for coaches and volunteers.
• Support the development and quality assurance of The Pony Club Coaching Certificate, coaching programmes and assessment pathways.
• Coordinate coach development initiatives, conferences and learning events.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of coach education programmes and make recommendations for improvement.
• Work collaboratively with Training Committee members, volunteers, subject matter experts and external partners.
• Promote best practice in safeguarding, welfare, inclusion and health and safety across all coach development activity.

Full-time, permanent

Hours: 09:00 to 17:00

Location: Hybrid - Our office is based in Shrewley, Warwick. The successful candidate will be required to work from the office at least two days per week.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £25,000 to £28,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days, plus 8 bank holidays
• Access to a range of additional employee benefits

Additional Requirements

• Occasional evening and weekend working may be required to support organisational activities. Time off in lieu (TOIL) will be provided where appropriate.
• Occasional travel throughout the UK, including attendance at Pony Club events, will be required.