Coach Development Lead & Barclays Girls’ Football Partnership Lead

Organisation: Somerset FA
Salary: £25,000
Location: Glastonbury and home based
Contract type: Fixed Term (Full time)
Closing date: 31 October 2025
Interview date: 17 November 2025
Job Description: Somerset FA, in partnership with SASP, are seeking a passionate and driven individual to lead coach development across the county while driving the growth of girls’ football through the Barclays Girls’ Football Partnership.

This dual role is a fantastic opportunity to make a lasting impact on grassroots football in Somerset by:

• 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.
You’ll work with a range of stakeholders including coaches, clubs, schools, volunteers, and national partners, helping to shape the future of football for all.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to England Football Accredited Clubs, helping them embed the Thriving Community Club Framework.
• Design and deliver coach development programmes that prioritise people as well as football outcomes.
• Mentor, support and develop a diverse coaching workforce across the county.
• Deliver the Barclays Girls’ Football Partnership in Mendip, Taunton, and West Somerset, increasing participation and creating more opportunities for girls to play, lead and thrive.
• Build strong relationships with schools, clubs, coaches, and partners to grow and sustain girls’ football.
• Manage and deploy a team of Casual Coach Developers to meet local needs.
• Ensure safeguarding, equality, and inclusion are at the heart of all delivery.
• Ensure that safeguarding and equality are embedded throughout the Somerset FA and grassroots football.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic about football development and has the skills to inspire and support others.
Essential qualifications and experience:

• 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.

Why Join Us?

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.

Somerset FA acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. We are committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice. As this role may involve direct access to young persons under the age of eighteen and/or Adults at Risk, within the context of the job or any subsequently related activities or responsibilities, the successful candidate will undergo a thorough screening process and will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check through The FA DBS process. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.

Somerset County Football Association Ltd actively promotes Equal Opportunities in employment, and welcomes applications from all parts of the community. Please mention any particular requirements you may have in respect of the recruitment and interview process in your covering letter.
How to apply: For full information please visit: www.somersetfa.com/news/2025/oct/06/coach-development-job-vacancy To apply for the role please complete the application form and Diversity Monitoring Form and return via email to support@somersetfa.com by the closing date. Please note the CV’s and covering letter are not accepted. For further details please contact Rob Allan, Football Development Manager on, 07740 663853 or email rob.allan@somersetfa.com. Join us in making a difference in grassroots football! Closing Date: Friday 31st October @ 5pm Interviews: W/C 17th November