Job Description

If you are wanting to apply, please visit www.afcfyldefoundation.co.uk and follow the instructions provided.

Role Summary:

AFC Fylde Community Foundation is recruiting a Football Development Co-ordinator to join its successful and respected team. This role will focus on the development and co-ordination of high-quality football initiatives at the Foundation. You will be responsible for leading and expanding a range of programmes, including Football Development Centres, Football Camps, and new initiatives to boost adult engagement in football, such as Walking Football. Working closely with local grassroots clubs, you'll help strengthen community ties, create clear participation pathways and support grassroot coaches with coach development sessions. The role also involves ensuring programmes are inclusive, impactful, and financially sustainable, while promoting football for all ages and abilities across the local area.

Main Role and Responsibilities:

Co-ordinate all aspects of football development for the Foundation, inclusive of all ages and abilities. Lead the Foundation's Football Development Centres, including promotions, marketing, player sign-ups, communications, individual development plans (players and coaches) coaching syllabus and overseeing and maintaining high standards. Support coaches with bespoke learning plans and provide feedback that supports their own professional development. Take the lead in growing football programmes by launching new satellite sessions and identifying gaps in existing delivery, such as underserved age groups, locations, or participant needs. Work with the Sports Development Manager to manage bookings and payments for programmes, working towards agreed target income and set objectives. Co-ordinate the marketing, communication, and promotion of all football programmes alongside the Foundation's Media and Communications Co-ordinator. Work closely with AFC Fylde Academy and AFC Fylde Women ensuring appropriate pathways are in place for talented footballers to be signposted to the Academy. Develop first-class relationships with grassroots football clubs and community organisations to forge stronger links and pathways for participants to access. Where required, deliver high quality football and sports coaching in primary schools across Fylde as part of the Foundation's PE offer. Take a leading role in the successful planning and delivery of our matchday football programme, Fans of the Future Collect and record required monitoring information. Ensure all activities are correctly monitored with the appropriate risk assessments and health and safety procedures put in place. Be a flexible member of the AFC Fylde Community Foundation team and when requested assist in the delivery of other projects and activities including evenings and weekends.

For more information, please visit www.afcfyldefoundation.co.uk.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: 25,500.00-26,699.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount On-site gym On-site parking Referral programme
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday Night shift Weekend availability
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 28/07/2025