Girls’ & Women’s Football Lead Coach

As the Lead Coach, you will work alongside the senior management team to oversee the day-to-day running of the current girls’ and women’s football programmes and take a proactive role in launching new initiatives aimed at growing participation, performance, and visibility.

· 30-hour contracted role with regular, structured delivery hours

· Leadership and development opportunities within a growing department

· Support with CPD and additional qualifications

· A positive, inclusive, and collaborative working environment

· Opportunity to shape and grow a vital area of the charity’s football offering

· Discounts for family at RMA and member benefits with partnering companies

Start Date: 1st September 2025

How to Apply

Please email your CV and a short cover letter explaining your experience and vision for girls’ and women’s football to: recruitment@rmfoundation.co.uk

Application Deadline: Monday 18th August 2025

Interviews Held: Thursday 21st and Friday 22nd August 2025

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· Minimum FA Level 2 / UEFA C Licence (UEFA B desirable)

· Proven experience leading or coordinating football programmes, ideally in a female football setting

· Experience coaching children and young people in structured environments

· Strong knowledge of female football development pathways and barriers to participation

· Valid Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain)

· Safeguarding Children and Emergency First Aid certification (or willingness to complete)

· Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills

· A passion for driving gender equity in sport and inspiring the next generation of players

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Key Responsibilities

· Lead the Girls' and Women’s Football Department in line with club/organization values and objectives

· Work closely with senior management to shape and deliver long-term strategies for growth and sustainability

· Oversee the day-to-day operations of all current girls’ and women’s sessions and programmes

· Deliver engaging and inclusive football coaching sessions to girls and young women (weekday evenings & Saturday mornings)

· Design and implement new projects or initiatives to increase engagement, retention, and progression pathways

· Manage coaching staff and support team within the department

· Liaise with schools, parents/carers, local partners, and community stakeholders to build strong relationships

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