Disability Football Development Officer – Watford FC’s CSE Trust

Job Description
Do you want to make a difference and work for an organisation whose staff are passionate about improving lives and enhancing communities, through the power of sport and education? Are you an enthusiastic, motivated and committed individual with experience in providing inclusive football / sports development provision? If so then you may be the person we are looking for.

This post is full-time (40 hours per week) and presents an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and hard-working individual to join our team, based at Vicarage Road Stadium. The Officer will be responsible for organising, implementing and managing the Premier League & BT Disability Programme. The role will also include some delivery, whilst the programme is growing and developing. The Officer will work with partners to develop and deliver a local programme of activities and events, which creates opportunities for disabled people to have positive experiences in football/sport. It will also include developing match day initiatives and volunteer engagement. The Officer will help to develop and support staff in making activities more inclusive across the Trust’s work and look at ways to remove the barriers preventing disabled people from participating.

The ideal candidate will have:
• At least two years’ experience of delivering disability football / sports provision.
• 1st 4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football.
• Experience of managing or supervising staff/volunteers.
• Proficient IT skills.
• Experience of managing budgets.
• Experience of project/event management.
• A full and valid UK Driving License as well as access to a vehicle for work.

Applicants will need to have a flexible approach to work and be able to work some evenings and weekends. In return for your dedication to this role we will support and develop the successful candidate.

How to apply
To request an application form and job description please contact Sam Gillings on 01923 496352 or by e-mail at Sam.Gillings@watfordfc.com. Please then apply by sending your application form and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the position, via e-mail to Sam Gillings, or send by post to Sam Gillings, Trust Administrator, Watford FC CSE Trust, Vicarage Road Stadium, Watford, Herts, WD18 0ER. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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