After retiring as a player, Bamford moved into coaching. In 1972, he joined Dewsbury as assistant coach to Tommy Smales, and was part of the coaching staff when Dewsbury won the championship in the 1972–73 season.
Following his retirement from playing, Bamford took on a coaching position with Dewsbury. In 1972, he joined the team as an assistant coach under Tommy Smales and was part of the staff that won the championship during the 1972-73 season.