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Our coaches are on the front line of everything we do, trusted adults for our players to believe in.\u003C/p>\n","What is Bloomsbury Football Foundation?",{"content":348,"title":349},"\u003Cp>Bloomsbury Football Foundation’s new Women’s Coaching Pathway is a community-focused coaching programme. The aim of the programme is to develop coaches over a six-month period, offering unparalleled opportunities to learn in and among children of different ages and abilities in the game.\u003C/p>\n","What is the Women's Coaching Pathway?",{"content":351,"title":352},"\u003Cp>Bloomsbury’s research has shown that fewer than 1 in 10 coaches in England are women, and that young girls are 54% more likely t0 trust coaches of the same gender.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The Women’s Coaching Pathway, upskilling talented and community-minded coaches, will provide more trusted adults for girls and young women to turn to, to get them playing more regularly so that they too can experience the transformative magic of football.\u003C/p>\n","Why does football need a Women's Coaching Pathway?",{"content":354,"title":355},"\u003Cp>The Women’s Coaching Pathway is open to women.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>At Bloomsbury Football Foundation, we believe that the best teams reflect the communities they serve. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences feel welcome, valued and able to do their best work.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>We particularly encourage applications from women and people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, who are currently underrepresented in the sector. We assess every candidate on their ability, potential and values, nothing else. If you care about what we do and believe you have something to contribute, we want to hear from you.\u003C/p>\n","Who can apply for the Women's Coaching Pathway?",{"content":357,"title":358},"\u003Cp>The Women’s Coaching Pathway is open to women who are football obsessed and seriously considering coaching as a career.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Whether you’ve already taken your first steps in coaching, spent years playing before hanging up your boots, or are ready to move to the other side of the touchline, we want to hear from you. To apply, you must:\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>⚽️ Be a football coach, ex-player, or current player looking to transition into coaching\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>⚽️ Be passionate about being a positive role model in the community\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>⚽️ Be committed to developing your coaching practice, both on-and-off the pitch\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>⚽️ Be available to attend at least 6 of the 10 sessions across the year, held in London on Saturday mornings\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Nice to have:\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>⚽️ A UEFA C or FA Level 2 coaching qualification, or well on your way to one\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>If you have any questions, please email \u003Ca href=\"mailto:e.leek@bloomsburyfootball.com\">Ellie Leek, Head of Talent.\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n","What experience do I need to join the pathway as a coach?",{"content":360,"title":361},"\u003Cp>You can apply for all the roles on the Women’s Coaching Pathway on our \u003Ca href=\"https://careers.bloomsburyfootball.com/\">Careers website\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>If you have any questions, please email \u003Ca href=\"mailto:e.leek@bloomsburyfootball.com\">Ellie Leek, Head of Talent.\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n","How can I apply to join the Women's Coaching Pathway?",{"content":363,"title":364},"\u003Cp>Applications for all roles on the the Women’s Coaching Pathway are open now. You can apply to all roles via our \u003Ca href=\"https://careers.bloomsburyfootball.com/\">Careers website\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The delivery programme kicks off in early 2027, with exact dates and timings to be confirmed.\u003C/p>\n","When does the Women's Coaching Pathway start?",{"content":366,"title":367},"\u003Cp>The Women’s Coaching Pathway programme includes the following training, events and benefits:\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>⚽️ A bespoke launch event to meet your fellow coaches and mentors\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>⚽️ 6x tailored coaching and professional development (CPD) sessions with female coach mentors\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>⚽️ Paid coaching hours at Bloomsbury training sessions and holiday camps (minimum 10 hours)\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>⚽️ Residential trip for all cohort members in May or June 2027 (TBD).\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>⚽️ Future employment opportunities, with every coach on the course guaranteed an interview for full-time or part-time coaching roles at Bloomsbury\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>⚽️ Coaching kit, made specifically for women’s bodies\u003C/p>\n","What benefits do I get from the Women's Coaching Pathway?",1792743900286]