Development Centre Co-ordinator

Saints Southwest | Football Development

Salary: Competitive hourly rate, dependent on experience, plus performance-related bonuses
Contract: To be discussed with the successful candidate
Location: Across the Southwest of England
Hours: Flexible, including evening work

About Saints Southwest

Saints Southwest is committed to developing young footballers, supporting grassroots football and creating clear pathways for talented and ambitious players to progress within the game.

Through our Development Centres and relationships with local football clubs, coaches and communities, we aim to provide high-quality coaching and meaningful opportunities for players across the Southwest.

We are looking for a motivated, ambitious and knowledgeable Development Centre Co-ordinator to help drive the next stage of our growth, raise standards across our centres and ensure more young players have access to high-quality football development opportunities.

The Role

As Development Centre Co-ordinator, you will play a key role in the organisation, delivery and growth of our Development Centre programme across the Southwest.

You will be responsible for maintaining high standards across our centres, building strong relationships with grassroots clubs and local coaching networks, supporting the development of our coaches, and identifying opportunities for players to progress into our Academy Programme.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about player development, coach education and growing the game at grassroots level. The successful candidate will combine strong organisational and communication skills with the ability to deliver high-quality coaching and build positive relationships throughout the football community.

Key ResponsibilitiesDevelopment Centre Operations and Standards

• Drive and maintain high standards across all Saints Southwest Development Centres.
• Support the planning, organisation and day-to-day operation of existing centres.
• Identify opportunities to establish new Development Centres across the Southwest.
• Increase participation numbers and improve access to our programmes for young players.
• Ensure sessions provide a positive, challenging and development-focused environment.

Player Development and Progression

• Support the identification and progression of talented players into our Academy Programme.
• Oversee player review processes, ensuring players receive appropriate feedback and development support.
• Monitor player engagement, development and progression across our centres.
• Help create clear pathways for players to access further football opportunities.
• Ensure our programmes provide opportunities for as many young footballers across the Southwest as possible.

Club and Community Relationships

• Build and maintain strong relationships with local grassroots football clubs.
• Support community football by developing partnerships and creating positive player pathways.
• Establish and maintain a network of high-level coaches and key football contacts throughout our operational areas.
• Represent Saints Southwest professionally within the local football community.
• Identify opportunities to expand our reach, strengthen partnerships and increase participation.

Coach Development and Session Delivery

• Deliver high-quality coaching sessions that reflect the standards and expectations of Saints Southwest.
• Support the continued professional development (CPD) of our Development Centre coaches.
• Help share best practice and promote consistency in coaching standards across our centres.
• Support coaches in developing their knowledge, confidence and ability to deliver effective sessions.
• Contribute to creating an environment where both players and coaches can continue to improve.

Administration and Organisation

• Support the effective administration of our coaching and player management platforms.
• Maintain accurate player information, attendance records, reviews and relevant programme documentation.
• Assist with communication between players, parents, coaches and partner clubs.
• Support the organisation and coordination of Development Centre activities and events.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is passionate about football development and committed to creating opportunities for young players.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Experience working within football coaching, player development or football operations.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to organise, coordinate and manage multiple centres and priorities.
• A good understanding of grassroots football and player development pathways.
• The ability to deliver engaging, high-quality coaching sessions.
• A proactive approach to identifying opportunities and growing programmes.
• Strong administrative, organisational and IT skills.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a wider team.
• A genuine commitment to providing inclusive, high-quality opportunities for young players.

Relevant coaching qualifications and experience within an academy, development centre or grassroots football environment would be advantageous.

Applicants must be willing to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends, and travel across the Southwest as required.

What We Offer

• A competitive hourly rate, dependent on experience.
• Performance-related bonus opportunities.
• The opportunity to play a key role in the growth of Saints Southwest.
• The chance to influence player development and create meaningful football pathways.
• Opportunities to develop professional relationships across the football industry.
• The opportunity to support and develop coaches while helping raise standards across our centres.
• A rewarding role within an ambitious football development programme.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about football, motivated to make a difference and excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of player development across the Southwest, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your relevant experience, coaching background and why you would be a strong fit for the role.

Join Saints Southwest and help create more opportunities for the next generation of footballers.

Pay: £13.00-£16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 3.0 – 20.0 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Employee discount
• Work from home

Work Location: In person