About the programme

At the top levels of both the men's and women's game, coaches from Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and female backgrounds continue to be significantly underrepresented within key positions.

The FA is committed to changing that. We're 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. This season we’re aiming to double the amount of placements in our Coach Placement Programme as we continue our investment in this critical area.

As part of our Coach Inclusion and Diversity Plan, we've currently partnered with a substantial number of professional clubs in our Club Placement Programme, with more to follow before the start of the season. This initiative offers 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.