Para Squad Head Coach (Deaf Women's)

Organisation: The Football Association
Salary: Competitive Rates
Location: Home Based with travel required
Contract type: (Part time)
Closing date: 8 June 2026
Job Description: The FA Para Division are looking for a Head Coach to lead the development and technical delivery of the Deaf Women's Squad.

This is a casual contract that will initially run until 31st July 2027, with up to 65 days of work anticipated across the season.

The role is contractually home based, with delivery from St. George's Park and other sites, including overseas.

Interviews are currently scheduled to take place on Tuesday 30th June at St. George's Park.

What Will You Be Doing?

Coach the England Women's Deaf Squad and ensure outstanding performance to deliver a successful, winning team.
Create a team identity for the England Women's Deaf Squad where every player knows what is expected of them, maximising the opportunities on and off the field to build confidence, cohesion and positive spirit and energy.
Work closely with the Senior Technical Lead when selecting the squad, to ensure player development and performance are prioritised.
Work with the Senior Lead Coach Development – Para to plan and deliver a tactical periodisation plan aligned to a clear playing philosophy.
Working with the Women's Deaf Development Group Coach, develop an aligned curriculum and programme of development for transitioning young players to ensure successful delivery of key milestones and performance pathway expectations.
Linked to the above, support and guide the Technical Performance Manager in providing meaningful remote based technical support to players as relevant.
Build close working relationships with FA staff and key personnel in futsal clubs and relevant educational settings.
Lead the multi-disciplinary management team and players, operating to best practise principles to ensure successful tournaments and campaigns.
Lead the process of IDP feedback across the season for all players.
Contribute occasionally to flagship coach education courses/CPD for an agreed number of programmes and/or annual events.
With the Senior Technical Lead to plan and agree tournament priorities and squad selection and communicate early to players and coaches.
Contribute to the strategic direction of Women's Deaf Futsal as guided by the Head of Para Performance and the Senior Technical Lead.
Attend media briefings as required and manage the media within the boundaries of agreed messages and in a style that enhances the reputation of the FA.
Actively promote the leadership agenda for the diversity and inclusion programmes specifically designed for our elite teams, contributing to the overall FA Equality, Diversity and Inclusion plan.
Execute additional tasks as required by the Senior Technical Lead to meet FA Group changing priorities.
Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure 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, successful candidates 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. Casual work is conditional upon receipt of a satisfactory DBS check result, which will be fairly considered on a case-by-case basis, in line with legislation and government guidance.

What Will You Need?

Essential for the role:

Minimum B Licence Coach.
Minimum FA Level 2 in Coaching Futsal and working towards UEFA Futsal B Licence (i.e. accepted on to the course).
Experience of leading/coaching deaf female players.
Experience of leading/coaching elite female players.
Extensive knowledge of women's Futsal in England and deaf women's international Futsal.
Inspirational coaching attributes.
Track record of performing to a consistently high standard under pressure.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to mirror and demonstrate The FA's values and to be a valued team member.
Active coach delivering at the required standard within the game.

Beneficial to have:

A Licence.
UEFA Futsal B Licence.
Experience of working in or contributing to deaf men's football performance programmes at a national or international level.

What's in it for you?

We pride ourselves on offering a competitive rate of pay as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role.

We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, and by doing this, we offer top-of-the-range facilities across two core business locations. 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 have 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 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, successful candidates 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. Casual work is conditional upon receipt of a satisfactory DBS check result, which will be fairly considered on a case-by-case basis, in line with legislation and government guidance.
How to apply: For further information and to apply please follow this link: https://careers.thefa.com/jobs/vacancy/para-squad-head-coach-deaf-womens-hb0304-home-based-/3085/description/