Regional Coach Developer (Midlands Region)

The PFA

21d•Hybrid

About The Position

The PFA is seeking a regionally based Coach Developer to join its established coach development team. The role is based predominantly in the Midlands, with regular travel to professional clubs in the region and potentially elsewhere. The PFA has offices in Manchester and London and is flexible about the employee’s home office. This is a hybrid role involving remote or home working as well as office attendance for team meetings and specific projects. The successful candidate will deliver coach education awards to current and former professional players, mentor and support candidates, maintain relevant continuing professional development, and contribute to quality assurance and collaboration across the PFA. The role requires experience in the professional game, strong communication and presentation skills, and the ability to explain advanced technical and tactical ideas. Evening and weekend work, including possible overnight stays, may be required to meet members’ needs.

Requirements

Experience working within the professional game.
High-level communication skills, from one-to-one situations to presentations for large groups.
A patient and considered approach to candidates attending courses.
Current IT proficiency.
Strong skills in developing and delivering presentations.
Ability to work independently, with discipline, and manage time effectively.
Ability to contribute to a dynamic and experienced team.
Ability to hold and defend an opinion in a controlled and intelligent manner.
Ability to produce written reports for senior PFA staff upon request.
Ability to collaborate across PFA departments and with key stakeholders.
Approachable, low-ego personality.
High level of integrity and confidentiality.
Current UEFA A Licence (listed as preferred in the requirements).
Knowledge and working experience of the English professional game.
Knowledge and experience of the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP).
Knowledge and experience working with elite players, particularly in an academy setting, both practically and in the classroom.
Knowledge and experience of current coach development methodology, particularly a multi-disciplinary approach.
Clean, full UK driving licence.
Satisfactory completion of an enhanced DBS check.
Documentary evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.

Nice To Haves

Current FA Licensed Tutor status for the UEFA C Award.
Additional spoken language skills.

Responsibilities

Deliver the FA UEFA C Award to an allocated group of professional clubs, or undertake training and work towards licensed tutor status.
Mentor and support course candidates as required.
Maintain relevant continuing professional development for coaching awards and FA licensed tutor status.
Participate in the PFA Coach Development Department’s ongoing internal verification and sampling process to help maintain standards and consistency.
Attend PFA Coach Development Department staff meetings as requested.
Maintain accurate, detailed electronic records of course delivery and member interactions.
Maintain working knowledge of current issues and trends in professional football through active study.
Work evenings and weekends as required to support members, potentially including overnight stays.
Hold UEFA B Licence tutor status and deliver the UEFA B Licence award regionally to current and former PFA members, supporting all candidates.
Hold UEFA A Licence tutor status and deliver the national UEFA A Licence award alongside FA staff members.
Collaborate with other PFA departments to support an integrated approach.