Women's Pathway Coach Developer

Organisation: The Football Association
Salary: Competitive
Location: Home based
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 17 September 2025
Job Description: Set the bar for greatness...

The FA are excited to be searching for a Women's Pathway Coach Developer, who will play a central role in strengthening the quality of coaching across the women's talent pathway, with a specific focus on Emerging Talent Centre's (ETC's) and the FA Women's National League. The role is primarily responsible for increasing the number of female coaches and preparing them to operate across the talent pathway. Through hands-on support, mentoring, and targeted interventions, the role aims to ensure coaches are equipped to drive high-performance environments and future success in the women's game.

We are recruiting for a few positions, with a regional focus. On the application form, you will be able to select which region you are applying for.

North Regions
Midlands Region
Southern Regions

What will you be doing?
Work closely with coaches operating within Emerging Talent Centres (ETCs) to develop their coaching practice through in-situ support, observation, feedback, and reflective learning opportunities.
Design and deliver tailored learning interventions for coaches that reflect the technical, tactical, psychological, physical and social needs of players within the female talent pathway.
Support the development and application of high-quality coaching behaviours across the talent pathway to ensure a consistent and aspirational standard of player experience.
Contribute to the implementation of a national coach development strategy that raises coaching standards within the girls' talent system and aligns with modern, evidence-informed approaches to player development.
Drive the implementation of the coach development strategy within the Women's National League, providing a broad range of learning experiences
Support the delivery of FA education courses, including but not limited to the UEFA B Licence and UEFA Elite Youth B Licence, with a specific emphasis on applicability to the female talent pathway.
Provide individualised development support to high-potential coaches within the ETC network, enabling progression within the female talent and performance pathway.
Help coaches develop the skills and behaviours required to progress into full-time roles within the Women's game, with a focus on bridging the gap from talent to performance environments.
Offer practical guidance to coaches working in dual-career environments, supporting them to balance coaching commitments with personal and professional development.
Contribute to the design and delivery of targeted programmes aimed at increasing female representation and capability within the elite coaching workforce.
Executes additional tasks as required to meet the FA's changing priorities.
Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure that the highest standards of health, safety, and well-being can be maintained.
As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

What are we looking for?

Essential for the role:

UEFA B Licence, with strong knowledge of the female game and talent development environments.
Experience supporting the development of coaches through in-situ observation, mentoring, and reflective practice.
In-depth understanding of the talent pathway in women's football, including the structure and role of ETCs, PGA and the Women's National League.
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills; ability to support and challenge coaches in equal measure.
Practical understanding of high-quality learning environments and player development principles.
Understanding of the development of young female players.'
Experience in supporting coaches at various qualification levels, including B Licence.
Deep understanding of adult learning and coach education principles, especially in high-stakes environments.
Excellent presentation and communication skills.
Willingness to travel across the region you are appointed for.

Beneficial to have:

UEFA A Licence.
Experience working directly within a PGA, ETC or WNL club environment.
Experience of leading and delivering positive action programmes.
Track record of helping coaches transition into full-time roles within the professional game.
Experience in facilitating CPD, tutor delivery, or contributing to formal qualifications.
Undergraduate / postgraduate degree in sports science or related area.

Please note, the date of the interview is set for 3rd October 2025 at St. George's Park in Burton-Upon Trent.

What's in it for you?

We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, to achieve this we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders.

We pride ourselves in offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below:

Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season, encouraging you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and well-being.
Free, nutritious lunches at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park.
Free private medical cover.
A contributory pension scheme.
An additional 'Thank You' days leave, volunteering days as well as 25 days annual leave (based on a full-time, permanent contract.)
A hybrid working model which offers greater flexibility.

For more information on what it is like to work at The FA, please visit our FA Careers page, https://www.thefa.com/about-football-association/careers

We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work.

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.

As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.
How to apply: https://careers.thefa.com/jobs/vacancy/womens-pathway-coach-developer-hb0271-home-based-/2727/description/