Girls’ & Women’s Football Lead Coach

We are seeking a driven, experienced, and inspiring Lead Coach to head up our Girls’ and Women’s Football Department.

About the role

• 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

Please enquire for more details.

Experience required

• 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

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

Apply now

To apply email recruitment@rmfoundation.co.uk. Please provide a CV and a covering letter to support your application

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