The Football Association is looking to appoint FA Casual Coach Mentors to support the development of coaches from ethnically diverse communities in grassroots football.

As an FA Coach Mentor, you would be working on a casual basis for the 2023/24 season. You will each provide a number of hours of mentoring support, across the period. 

Mentors will provide high-quality mentoring to support and develop more transformational coaches. Roles will be offered to support the following areas:

Leicester

Northamptonshire 

Norfolk / Huntingdonshire

Gloucestershire

Oxfordshire

Durham

The aim of the Mentoring is to:

Offer bespoke 1-1 support for coaches.

Mentor and support coaches.

Observe, provide feedback and create Individual action plans for coaches

Develop and deliver a programme of support for coaches across the 4 corners.

Support coach development, ensuring coaches become more transformational in their approach.

Support and develop reflection skills. 

The mentoring programme will meet the needs of coaches at a local level, supporting our wider Fit for the Future Strategy. We now seek applications from perspective mentors with the right credentials, knowledge, skills attributes, and time to provide mentoring opportunities for coaches. 

Application Process 

If you wish to be considered for a Coach Mentor position, please click the application link to complete the application form and attach your CV and cover letter. Please note that only electronic applications via the FA portal will be accepted. You will also be required to enter your FAN Number, as well as the region above you wish to apply for, there will be some questions in regards to the programme all candidates must answer.

Should you have any questions please e-mail coachmentor@thefa.com

Due to the anticipated high volume of applications we will only be able to provide individual feedback to those that reach interview stage of the process.

The Football Association Group promotes inclusion and diversity, and welcomes applications from everyone. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process please mention this in your application.