Coach Development Lead - Part-time

Job Location

Bridge Road, Impington, Cambridge, CB24 9PH

Contract Details

Type: Fixed Term (Part time)

Closing Date: 12 September 2025

Interview Date: 2 October 2025

Job Description

This new role provides an exciting opportunity to support and develop the casual coach developer workforce, coaching leads in clubs, and all coaches locally. We are looking for a UEFA B qualified coach developer with experience in delivering CPD, mentoring, and support to coaches.

Responsibilities

1. Develop and manage positive relationships with 2-star and 3-star England Football Accredited clubs by engaging key club leaders and Coaching Leads.
2. Engage clubs with the Thriving Community Clubs Framework and support them in completing relevant assessments for the Coaching pillar.
3. Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including FA Regional staff, FA Casual Workforce, and other strategic partners.
4. Deliver Coach Developer Training for Club Coaching Leads across the County.
5. Support the Quality Assurance and Development of Coaching Leads in clubs.
6. Support deployment of Casual Workforce to meet local club needs.
7. Assist clubs in developing a club-specific Coach Development plan/programme.
8. Coordinate and deliver a Coach Development Programme supporting coaches at all levels, including club, county, and regional delivery.
9. Be a licensed Coach Developer to deliver CPD, mentoring, and support for coaches when required.
10. Manage, support, and deploy a team of Casual Coach Developers within your respective County FA.
11. Ensure Casual Coach Developers meet all role requirements and maintain their Coach Developer License annually.
12. Promote diversity within the team of Casual Coach Developers to reflect the game in Cambridgeshire.
13. Collaborate with relevant CFA football development leads to achieve objectives.
14. Develop and deliver an annual action plan to support high-quality coaching opportunities in grassroots football.
15. Build positive relationships with Men's National League System and Women's Football Pyramid clubs within the County FA.
16. Support clubs with volunteer workforce growth, diversity, retention, and celebration.

Please note: UEFA B qualification is a prerequisite for this role.

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