Football Coaching & Learning Developer

at  The Football Association

As a key contributor to the Learning Experience team, the Football Coaching and Learning Developer will play a crucial role in the development of football learning resources for coaches. Providing learning and football coaching subject matter expertise, you will ensure the creation of high-quality outputs that align with FA Learning’s coach development framework and learning principles, supporting the ongoing development of coaches and learners. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to transform coaching and football knowledge into learner-centric resources, applying your understanding of football and coaching to enhance learning design.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Football coaching qualification – minimum UEFA B Licence
• Strong understanding of football coaching principles, game insight, and how these impact learning design.
• In-depth knowledge of learning design principles and adult learning theories.

EXPERIENCE:

• Proven experience in football coaching across grassroots and youth development within the male and female game
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) and translate football-specific knowledge into engaging learning content.

SKILLS:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate coaching learning to a range of audiences through digital modes.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Creative problem-solving skills, especially in adapting content to meet technical constraints and football-specific learning needs.
  Beneficial to have:

KNOWLEDGE:

• Football coaching qualification – UEFA A Licence
• Familiarity with UEFA-led coaching initiatives or other football governance programs.
• Familiarity with the football ecosystem, from grassroots to elite levels, and its impact on coach development.

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in football coaching across the senior male and female game
• Experience working within a sporting organisation or within an education-focused organisation.
• Experience working with Learning Experience Platforms (LXP) to deliver learning solutions.

SKILLS:

• Ability to utilise performance analysis software (e.g Hudl Sportscode & Studio)
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

• Collaborate with the Learning Experience Leads, digital content team and subject matter experts (SMEs) to create digital football and coaching learning resources, ensuring content resonates with football coaches at alllevels.
• Provide coaching and learning expertise to connect FA Learning’s coach development framework and learning principles to the development of football coaching learning resources.
• Collaborate with game insight analysts to translate football insight and analysis into learning resources, tailored to the needs of football coaches and learners.
• Support the digital content team to deliver engaging digital learning resources and insight to support coach development across FA Learning’s digital channels.
• Champion the creation of innovative learning solutions across a range of delivery formats, moving beyond traditional approaches to provide engaging, blended learning experiences.
• Design and create flexible learning materials that can be repurposed across various formats and platforms, supporting both in-person and digital learning environments.
• Work with stakeholders to ensure learning programs are successfully deployed, monitored, and continuously improved based on learner feedback and football industry trends.
• Executes additional tasks as required in order to meet FA Group’s 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, every employee 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 and in line with legislation and government guidance.

We pride ourselves in offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below:

• Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season, encouraging you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and wellbeing.
• Free, nutritious lunches, at Wembley Stadium and St. George’s Park.
• Free private medical cover.
• A contributory pension scheme.
• An additional Thank You days leave, volunteering days as well as 25 days annual leave.
• A hybrid working model which offers greater flexibility