Learning Experience Designer (Coaching)

As a key contributor to the Learning Experience team, the Learning Experience Designer will play a crucial role in designing and developing blended, engaging, and interactive learning experiences that align with the needs of football coaching and game insights. 

The Football Association have an exciting opportunity for a Learning Experience Designer (Coaching).

As a key contributor to the Learning Experience team, the Learning Experience Designer will play a crucial role in designing and developing blended, engaging, and interactive learning experiences that align with the needs of football coaching and game insights. The role requires both creative digital design expertise and a deep understanding of football, coaching, and the strategic priorities of the FA. This individual will support the creation of high-quality learning solutions that integrate coaching philosophies and game insights to enhance the overall learning experience.

What will you be doing?

• Collaborate with the Learning Experience Leads and subject matter experts (SMEs) to design learning experiences that incorporate football coaching methodologies and game insights, ensuring content resonates with learners at all levels
• Use game insights, player data, and coaching strategies to inform the development of engaging digital learning content tailored to the needs of football coaches and learners.
• Design and develop multimedia assets, including interactive videos, graphics, quizzes, and e-learning modules, that align with both the FA's learning principles and football coaching frameworks
• Use a variety of digital tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Adobe Creative Suite) to create interactive learning materials that are learner-centered, creative, and technically aligned with the capabilities of digital learning platforms (LXP)
• Partner with the Learning Experience Leads and external agencies to deliver high-impact digital learning solutions that connect to football's core values and goals, including UEFA-driven initiatives and coach development strategies
• Work with stakeholders to ensure learning programs are successfully deployed, monitored, and continuously improved based on learner feedback and football industry trends.
• Design flexible learning materials that can be repurposed across various formats and platforms, supporting both in-person and digital learning environments
• Executes additional tasks as required in order to meet FA Group's changing priorities.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety and well-being 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:

• Strong understanding of football coaching principles, game insights, and how these impact learning design
• In-depth knowledge of learning design principles and adult learning theories

Experience:

• Proven experience in designing and developing digital learning content using e-learning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Adapt).
• Experience working with Learning Experience Platforms (LXP) to deliver learning solutions
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) and translate football-specific knowledge into engaging learning content

Skills:

• Proficiency in graphic design and multimedia software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, After Effects) to create interactive and engaging digital learning materials
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
• Creative problem-solving skills, especially in adapting content to meet technical constraints and football-specific learning needs

Beneficial to have:

Knowledge:

• Familiarity with UEFA-led coaching initiatives or other football governance programs
• Knowledge of HTML, React, or other front-end development languages to enhance digital learning interactivity

Experience:

• Experience working within a sporting organization or football association
• Experience in video production and editing for learning materials

Skills:

• Ability to leverage user feedback and performance metrics to continuously improve learning content
• Ability to design adaptable and flexible learning materials that can be repurposed across various formats and platforms

What's in it for you?

We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, to achieve this 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 offer 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 pride ourselves in offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below:

• Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season, encouraging you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and wellbeing.
• Free, nutritious lunches, at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park.
• Free private medical cover.
• A contributory pension scheme.
• An additional Thank You days leave, volunteering days as well as 25 days annual leave.
• A hybrid working model which offers greater flexibility.

For more information on what it is like to work at The FA, please visit our FA Careers page, https://www.thefa.com/about-football-association/careers

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.