The FA is committed to developing more opportunities for coaches from Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and female backgrounds to get essential experience to challenge for coaching and technical roles in football.

As part of a Coach Inclusion and Diversity Plan, The FA has partnered with 19 professional clubs in its Club Placement Programme for the new season. This initiative offers 19 exciting academy placement opportunities for coaches from historically underrepresented backgrounds.

Reporting to the club's head of coaching, successful candidates will take on a part-time volunteer role within a club’s category 1, 2 or 3 academy. And through a carefully structured programme of learning and development opportunities they will gain invaluable experience and exposure within a professional environment.

Lincoln City Placement

Lincoln City are one of the professional clubs to offer the opportunity, and further details can be seen below:

Location: LNER Stadium, Lincoln, LN5 8LD

How to apply: Please download the form from the link below and return to jmcc@theredimps.com by 5pm, Thursday 4 August 2022.

Download Application Form

APPLICATION CRITERIA

If you’d like to be considered for one of the placements, here are the criteria you’ll need to match as part of your application:

Personal Specification

• FA Level 3 (UEFA B) in Coaching Football
• FA Youth Modules 1-2-3 or equivalent Block 1 and 2 of the new Level 2
• Current DBS clearance
• FA Safeguarding and Emergency Aid/ BFAS Qualifications
• Computer literate
• FA licensed coach

Essential Requirements

• A desire to pursue a career in the football industry and be committed, enthusiastic and highly motivated, showing a passion for developing players
• Ability to work as part of a team and buy-in to the academy philosophy
• A positive and professional attitude and the ability to work with a range of individuals
• Enhanced DBS clearance prior to taking the job role
• Have a flexible attitude to work and be able to work independently and proactively

Clubs would welcome applications from: 

Male applicants of Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic origin who:

• Aged 18 years or older
• Hold the FA Level 3 (UEFA B) in Coaching Football qualification 

Female applicants (of any ethnic origin) who are:

• Aged 18 years or older
• Hold the FA Level 3 (UEFA B) in Coaching Football qualification

Applications are now open until 4th August. 

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