Organisation The Football Association Salary Competitive Location Home Based Contract type (Part time) Closing date 23 November 2025 Job Description We are looking for an experienced Head Coach, with a strong track record of high performance, to lead the development and technical performance of the Deaf Men's Squad and create a team ready to win at European and World Championships.
This is a casual contract that will run until 31st July 2026 and will require approximately 65 days of work a year.
International travel will be required.
First stage interviews will be online and are scheduled to take place on the 8th/9th December. If required, a second stage interview will take place on camp on the 14th December.
What will you be doing?
Coach the England Deaf Men's Squad and ensure outstanding performance to deliver a successful, winning team.
Work closely with the Senior Technical Performance Manager when selecting the squad, to ensure player development and performance are prioritised.
Lead the multi-disciplinary management team and players, operating to best practise principles to ensure successful tournaments and campaigns.
Lead the process of IDP feedback across the season for all players.
Contribute occasionally to flagship coach education courses/CPD for an agreed number of programmes and/or annual events as directed by the Senior Lead Para Performance Coach Development.
With the Senior Technical Performance Manager plan and agree tournament priorities and squad selection and communicate early to players and coaches.
Attend media briefings as required and manage the media within the boundaries of agreed messages and in a style that enhances the reputation of the FA.
Executes additional tasks as required to meet the FA's changing priorities.
Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety, and wellbeing can be maintained.
As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.
What are we looking for?
Essential for the role:
Knowledge
Minimum A Licence Coach.
Strong understanding of Step 1-7 non-league football
Experience
Significant experience of leading/coaching elite players.
Significant experience with elite players and coaches, with a track record of high performance.
Track record of performing to a consistently high standard under pressure.
Experience managing a MDT and non-technical performance components.
Technical Skills
Inspirational coaching attributes relevant to the Deaf game.
Outstanding leadership skills.
Excellent planning skills.
Beneficial to have:
Knowledge
Strong understanding of the Deaf international football landscape.
Experience
Experience of working in or contributing to Deaf football performance programmes internationally (e.g. other national associations or teams).
What's in it for you?
We pride ourselves in offering a competitive rate of pay as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role.
We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, and by doing this, we offer top-of-the-range facilities across two core business locations. We have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English football. We are also delighted to have a world-class Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders.
We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work.
We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.
As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.