The FA is seeking to appoint several Casual Coach Developers to strengthen and support the volunteer coaching workforce at the heart of grassroots football across participating County FAs.

This is a hands-on, people-focused, and pitch-based role. Successful applicants will work directly within clubs and community environments, engaging with coaches during evening training sessions, weekend matchdays, and through both in-person and online learning opportunities. Your support will help coaches build confidence, enhance their practice, and create positive, player-centred environments.

As a Coach Developer with The FA, you will:

• Deliver high-quality learning opportunities — including CPD, in-situ support, and development workshops — tailored to the needs of grassroots coaches.
• Facilitate peer learning by creating collaborative, inclusive, and supportive coach development spaces.
• Provide one-to-one mentoring to help coaches reflect, develop confidence, grow their knowledge, and apply learning in their own environment.
• Support the delivery of one or more of The FA's six key functions of Coach Development, depending on local County FA priorities (e.g., CPD, Women & Girls, EDI networks, Disability provision, England Accredited Clubs, Stepping Over the Sidelines).
• Champion inclusive practice and help widen participation across underrepresented groups and priority communities.
• Work closely with the County FA Coach Development Lead and the Regional Coach Development Manager to ensure alignment with The FA's National Grassroots Coach Development Strategy.

The FA is looking for individuals who are:

• Experienced and knowledgeable in grassroots football coaching and/or coach development.
• Skilled in building rapport, mentoring, and supporting adult learners in varied environments.
• Confident in presenting to groups of all sizes and facilitating engaging learning experiences.
• Passionate about player development, coach learning, and creating positive, safe, and inclusive environments.
• Comfortable working flexibly during evenings and weekends, and able to travel across their local County FA area.
• Strong communicators who can work collaboratively with clubs, coaches, volunteers, and County FA staff.
• Applicants have to be a minimum FA Level 2/UEFA C.

Find out more and apply here: The FA | Careers | Vacancy Description - Grassroots Casual Coach Developer