Coach Development Officer

County Ground, Thurston Road, Leyland PR252LF

Overview

As part of Lancashire Football Association's drive and commitment to develop, inspire, and support coaches across our football community, we are seeking a passionate, highly motivated, and knowledgeable individual to join our Workforce Development Team as a Coach Development Officer.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of coach development programmes for England Football Accredited Clubs, working closely with Coaching Leads to embed long-term, people-centred coach development plans.
• Work as part of a busy, high-performing Workforce Team, ensuring excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-management skills.
• Support adult learning, draw on practical experience of coach development, and engage and inspire volunteers, coaches, and key stakeholders.
• Deliver face-to-face CPD and support clubs on their journey; this will require regular evening and weekend commitments.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Experience supporting adult learning and practical experience of coach development.
• Strong understanding of the FA Learning Coach Development Framework.
• People-focused practitioner with the ability to inspire coaches and players; excellent communication and relationship-management skills.
• Ability to travel regularly across the County; hybrid working options available.

Details

This is a full-time role, 35 hours per week, with regular evening and weekend commitments to deliver face-to-face CPD and support clubs. Based at Lancashire FA Headquarters in Leyland, with opportunities for hybrid working, and travel across the County.

Diversity & Recruitment

Lancashire FA welcomes applications from all community members to ensure our organisation reflects Lancashire's diverse football community. As part of our open and transparent recruitment process, all applications will be anonymised and assessed on merit for interview short-listing purposes.