Football Development Coach

Burnleyfccommunity; Burnley; On-site; GBP 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A local football community charity is looking for a Female Football Development Coach to lead and inspire female footballers across various initiatives. The role involves planning sessions for programs like the Post 16 Girls’ and FA Emerging Talent Centre, while promoting inclusion and participant engagement. The ideal candidate will have relevant coaching qualifications, strong interpersonal skills, and experience in a results-driven environment. A clean driving license and flexible work hours are also required.

Qualifications

• Experience of planning and delivering inclusive, high quality coaching.
• Experience of working in a high pressure environment.
• Full clean driving license with access to own transport.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver sessions for various female football programs.
• Engage and empower participants in sessions.
• Support the growth of the female football pathway.

Skills

Planning and delivering inclusive football coaching sessions

Outstanding interpersonal skills

Time management

Ability to manage a football team

Education

FA Level 2/UEFA C in Coaching Football

In date FA First Aid

In date FA Safeguarding

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Female Football Development Coach

Department: Football Development

Location: Turf Moor, Harry Potts Way, Burnley, BB10 4BX and various locations across Burnley and Pendle

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: 21 hours per week (Mon-Fri and Sun)

Closing Date: Thursday, 5th March 2026

Salary: £22,300 per annum

The Role

The Female Football Development Coach will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day delivery of the Female Football Development Pathway. This role will work closely with the Female Football Development Manager and the Senior Female Football Development Coach to plan and deliver a comprehensive and purposeful Female Football Development programme, to include but not exhaustive the Post 16 Girls’ Programme, FA Emerging Talent Centre, BFC Women Juniors and community based female football development initiatives.

Roles and Responsibilities

Session Delivery & Player Development

• Plan and deliver high-quality sessions for the Post 16 Girls’ Programme, FA Emerging Talent Centre, BFC Women Juniors, and other community based female football development initiatives.
• Engage, inspire, and empower participants in female-specific sessions to help them reach their full potential.
• Take an active lead with one of the BFC Women Junior age-group teams by planning, delivering, and evaluating high-quality training sessions and match experiences.
• Provide players with individual development plans (IDPs) and tailor sessions to meet their objectives.

Talent Identification & Pathway Development

• Identify talented female footballers and participants within the projects, referring them to the appropriate level within the female football pathway.
• Support the growth of the female football pathway by assisting the Senior Female Football Development Coach with student/player recruitment events such as tournaments, school visits, assemblies, workshops, and open training sessions.
• Ensure consistency of standards across all female football initiatives.

Enrichment & Player Experience

• Support the Senior Female Football Development Coach in organising guest speakers, trips, visits, work experience opportunities, and value-added experiences for Post-16 Girls.

Organisational Support & Engagement

• Proactively promote and assist other areas of the organisation when required, including BFC matchday activities and occasional evening work.
• To work in partnership with BFCitC and Burnley Football Club departments on community initiatives as identified by the Director of Football, Sport & Education, CEO of BFCitC and Board of Trustees.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Administration

• Contribute to monitoring and evaluation processes to ensure progress and impact are reported to key funders in a timely and effective manner. This includes maintaining registers, producing case studies, tracking KPIs, and using the Salesforce platform.
• Undertake appropriate administrative duties to ensure the smooth running of the programme, such as organising fixtures, officials, and transport, creating player reports, and collecting payments through various methods.

General

• To understand and implement the Charity’s Safeguarding policy, procedures, and best practice guidelines in your role. To use this understanding to ensure safe working practices, appropriate reporting of concerns and contribute positively to a safe environment.
• To be able to work flexible hours where the role of the job requires.
• To work towards agreed objectives.
• Comply with all Charity policies.
• Promote the Burnley FC in the Community brand and ethos in a professional, strong, and positive manner.
• Work alongside other team members to support in other areas of the organisation as and when required to promote best practice.
• Hold a commitment to equality and diversity in the workplace.
• Willingness to attend training courses to enhance own professional development.
• Always demonstrate the Charity’s values.

This job description is issued as a guideline to assist you in your duties and is not exhaustive. You may, on occasions, be required to undertake additional or other duties within the context of this job description.

Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills

• FA Level 2/UEFA C in Coaching Football.
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development.
• In date FA First Aid.
• In date FA Safeguarding.
• Experience of planning and delivering inclusive, high quality regular football coaching sessions to players of all ages and abilities.
• Experience of managing a football team.
• Experience of working within a high pressured, results driven environment.
• Ability to plan specific sessions based on Player IDP’s.
• Follow a technical curriculum provided and create sessions plans accordingly.
• Full clean driving license with access to own transport to travel to locations throughout the local area.
• Time management skills to be able to plan and regulate workload including the ability to prioritise demands and thrive under pressure.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills.

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Safeguarding Statement

Burnley FC in the Community are committed to safeguarding children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Check (DBS), which will be paid for by the Charity.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online safeguarding search will also be carried out by a member of our HR or Safeguarding Team for all shortlisted candidates. The post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.

E, D & I Statement

Burnley FC in the Community are committed to equality and diversity within the workplace. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Reasonable adjustments are available for candidates and those employed by BFCitC who disclose.

Veteran Statement

Burnley FC in the Community are committed to supporting veterans, reservists and the wider armed forces community. We are actively engaged in the recruitment of Service Leavers.

Mental Health Statement

Burnley FC in the Community are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and Mental Health of all of our staff.