Coach Development Lead - Hybrid & Flexible Role

Football Association of Ireland; Blanchardstown; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two premium international matchTickets

Company pension and life assurance

Sick pay scheme

Family-friendly leave

Hybrid and flexible working

Free onsite parking

Job summary

The Football Association of Ireland is seeking a Coach Development Lead to advance coaching excellence across Ireland. You will enhance learning pathways, develop coaching expertise, and support coaches through formal FAI programmes and mentoring within the Football Pathways Plan.

Key responsibilities include designing and delivering coach development courses, building communities of practice, and ensuring quality assurance in line with UEFA and Sport Ireland.

Qualifications

• UEFA B Licence required; UEFA A Licence desirable.
• Significant coaching or coach development experience.
• Strong knowledge of the UEFA Coaching Convention and FAI framework.
• Proven ability to design, deliver and evaluate development programmes.

Responsibilities

• Support design, delivery and improvement of FAI Education & Development strategy.
• Plan and lead formal coach development courses and CPD for coaches.
• Lead and support the national network of Club Mark Heads of Football.
• Build communities of practice and mentoring for coaches at all levels.
• Implement quality assurance and evaluate programme impact for UEFA/Sport Ireland compliance.
• Collaborate with regional staff, clubs, leagues and represent FAI at forums.

Skills

Coaching experience

Programme design

Facilitation

Relationship management

Communication skills

Education

QQI Coach Developer Level 7

UEFA B Licence

UEFA A Licence desirable

Job description

The Football Association of Ireland is seeking a Coach Development Lead to advance coaching excellence across Ireland. You will enhance learning pathways, develop coaching expertise, and support coaches through formal FAI programmes and mentoring within the Football Pathways Plan.

Key responsibilities include designing and delivering coach development courses, building communities of practice, and ensuring quality assurance in line with UEFA and Sport Ireland.