The FA - Job Opportunity - Coach Mentor
The Football Association is looking to appoint a total of 300 Coach Mentors on a self-employed basis to support local County Football Associations.
They will work with The FA Charter Standard Clubs or specific target groups, on a part-time basis, and will each provide 100 hours of mentoring support to those clubs, across a 12 month period.
Mentors will provide quality targeted support that challenges coaches to excel in their work and enhance coaching standards nationally.
The aim of the Mentoring programme is;
• To support the development of coaches in Grassroots football
• To work with Clubs to identify the needs of coaches
• To mentor and support coaches working in Charter Standard Clubs
• To observe, provide feedback and create action plans for clubs and individuals
• To develop and deliver a programme of support for coaches across the 4 corners
• To support coach development , focusing upon the knowledge , skills and attributes to be an effective coach
• To support and develop reflection skills
• To develop individual, club based events to support the learning of coaches
The mentoring programme will meet the needs of coaches at a local level, promoting and cascading the principles of the FA Future Game document, as well as linking with The FA Respect programme.
We now seek applications from coaches with the right credentials, knowledge, skills and attributes to provide mentoring opportunities for coaches working within Charter Standard Clubs, BAME coaches, female coaches and coaches with a disability.
Application Process
If you wish to be considered for one of the Coach Mentor positions please complete the application form and return it together with your CV to: coachmentorapplications@thefa.com. Please note that only electronic applications will be accepted. Unfortunately, as we will not be able to respond to everyone individually if you do not hear from us by Monday 1st June, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
The deadline for receipt of applications is 5pm on Friday 22nd May. Any applications received after this deadline will not be considered.
Interviews are scheduled to take place at Sheffield & Hallamshire County FA on Friday 12th June
Following interview, successful candidates accepted as a FA Coach Mentor will be required to attend a 2 day training / familiarisation session at a centralised location within their region (for which no fee will be payable, Further details will be provided at interview).
No further Interview or Induction dates will be available this year, therefore please only apply if you are able to commit to attend these dates. If you have any queries please contact kirsty.cox@thefa.com (South Applications) or tom.nickels@thefa.com (North Applications)
Please note the deadline for return of application forms is Friday 22nd May. All applications need to be submitted directly to The FA via email to coachmentorapplications@thefa.com