Elite UEFA Pro Diploma Lead Coach Developer – Hybrid

Thefa; Burton upon Trent; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Event day tickets access

Free lunches

Private medical cover

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Hybrid working model

Job summary

The FA is seeking a UEFA Pro Diploma Lead Coach Developer to lead the UEFA Pro Diploma for the men’s, women’s and para game. You will design highly personalised learning, build a delivery team of coach developers and experts, and collaborate across FA Learning and the Technical Directorate to ensure high-quality, impactful coach development in line with elite standards.

You will work closely with senior stakeholders, translate adult learning principles into practice, and drive ongoing programme

Qualifications

• Hold the UEFA Pro Licence.
• Significant experience of coach development within professional or elite football.
• Experience coaching, managing or supporting coaches within the professional men's or women's game.
• Demonstrable experience of designing, delivering or leading high-quality coach development for experienced coaches.
• Strong knowledge of modern coaching practice and elite football.
• Ability to lead and coordinate a diverse delivery team with credible senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and programme leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery and evolution of The FA's UEFA Pro Diploma for men’s, women’s and para game.
• Create a highly personalised learning experience meeting individual development needs.
• Build and lead a delivery team of coach developers and experts.
• Provide in-situ development and connect learning to coaches’ roles.
• Collaborate with FA Learning and Technical Directorate to align with strategy.
• Maintain relationships across the professional game to reflect current practice.
• Coordinate monitoring and insight to connect UEFA Pro Diploma with wider coach development.
• Plan resources and budget to support programme delivery and investment.
• Complete additional tasks to meet changing FA priorities.
• Ensure health, safety and DBS policy compliance.

Skills

UEFA Pro Licence

Coach development

High-performance

Delivery team leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Job description

The FA is seeking a UEFA Pro Diploma Lead Coach Developer to lead the UEFA Pro Diploma for the men’s, women’s and para game. You will design highly personalised learning, build a delivery team of coach developers and experts, and collaborate across FA Learning and the Technical Directorate to ensure high-quality, impactful coach development in line with elite standards.

You will work closely with senior stakeholders, translate adult learning principles into practice, and drive ongoing programme