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Professional Development Lead Coach (Women’s Full-Time Programme)
York City FC
York City Football Club is a professional association football club that compete in the National League, at the fifth tier of the English football league system.
Job Posted- 24 Oct 2026
Status- Full Time
- Permanent
Location- England
Closing date- 1 Nov 2026
York City is looking for a Professional Development Lead Coach to lead its full-time Women’s Professional Development Phase programme, based at York College.
The Role
You will create a high-performance environment that combines football development with players’ education, preparing players for senior women’s football. You will report to the Head of Education Partnerships & Designated Safeguarding Officer.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, delivery and review of the Women’s Professional Development Phase coaching programme
- Lead the PDP games programme on Wednesdays, plus either the U18s JPL team on Saturdays or the York City Women’s B team on Sundays
- Plan the football programme around the York College timetable
- Create and review Individual Development Plans for players
- Work with sports science, medical, education and safeguarding colleagues
- Support player recruitment, progression and transition into senior football or further education
About You
- UEFA B Licence or equivalent
- Experience coaching in a high-performance youth, academy, college or women’s football environment
- Strong understanding of player development in the women’s pathway
- Experience creating and reviewing Individual Development Plans
- FA safeguarding and first aid qualifications (or willingness to obtain them)
- Enhanced DBS clearance and eligibility to work in the UK
- Desirable: FA Advanced Youth Award, UEFA A Licence and a full UK driving licence
Key Details
- Location: York College, with travel to training and match venues
- Contract: Full time, permanent, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays
- Salary: £28,000 per year
- Closing date: 1 November 2026
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