Football Development Officer (Inclusion) – Staffordshire Football Association

Job Description
    Role Description

• To support the delivery of the National Game Strategy in the CFA in partnership with key stakeholders
• To support and oversee all aspects of Football within hard to reach groups including acting as a key contact with appropriate Leagues

    The key work areas are:

• Plan and deliver programmes to deliver the targets to retain and grow participation within the female and disability game
• To take specific responsibility for work within the hard to reach areas of the game, increasing understanding and awareness of key issues and barriers to participation and to identify potential for growth to deliver CFA targets
•Lead and support the review and delivery of Female and Disability competition and league structures with providers to ensure the structure meets the needs of all players. Including flexible formats.
• Lead the County FA’s Equality Standard work, ensuring all policies and procedures are in place
• Support the delivery of targeted campaigns, the work of grass roots clubs and the County FA
• Support and monitor the female Centre of Excellence and PDC programme across the County as well as FA Talent Identification Programme

To apply you need to be of graduate calibre, have experience in sports development, and an understanding of the FA’s National Game Strategy. You need to be passionate about and committed to the development of football at a local level. You must be able to work under pressure, handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate both team working and the ability to work unsupervised as well as strong leadership skills.

Candidates should also have excellent interpersonal / communication / presentation skills. You also need to have a current driving licence and also be able to work evenings and weekends.

For further information on the role please contact Kevin Staples on 01785 256994, 07969 294084, kevin.staples@staffordshirefa.com or via www.staffordshirefa.com

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