An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Sheffield & Hallamshire FA as a Football Development Officer (Girls’ and Women's).
This position reports directly to the Senior Football Development Officer and will support and develop all areas of girls’ and women's football in accordance with the County FA Development Plan.
The role encompasses the following areas:
- Increasing female participation and supporting club/league development particularly through the School-Club Links programme and the FA Charter Standard Scheme
- Increasing and supporting female coaches, volunteers, young leaders, tutors and referees
- Ensuring that talent development is delivered through The FA Centre of Excellence
- Support and develop opportunities for under represented groups, particularly players with disabilities and players from minority ethnic communities.
This will involve working strategically with key agencies e.g. County Sports Partnerships, Local Authorities, Local Education Authorities, schools, local leagues and clubs.
The successful candidate is likely to be a graduate with knowledge and experience of sports development. An understanding of female football structures and pathways, barriers faced by females and knowledge of sports equity is required. You need to be passionate about and committed to the development of female football at a local level.
Candidates must demonstrate both team-working skills and the ability to work unsupervised and on their own initiative. Experience of managing projects/events to demonstrate sound organisation and planning skills is required. Excellent communication, presentation and IT skills will be expected.
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Applicants must hold a full driving licence and be able to work some evenings and weekends.
Terms and conditions include:
- Starting salary will be in the region of £24,000 per annum
- The post is initially a fixed term contract that will terminate on 30 June 2011
- This post is subject to satisfactory completion of an Enhanced CRB Disclosure.
To apply, please send a CV and covering letter outlining how you would meet the needs of the position. Please ensure you identify how your skills, knowledge and experience make you the ideal candidate for this role.
Please submit all applications, marked “Private & Confidential” to:
Mr. J.P. Hope-Gill
Chief Executive
Sheffield & Hallamshire FA
69 Cornish Place
Cornish Street
Sheffield
S6 3AF
Alternatively you can e-mail your letter and CV to james.hope-gill@SheffieldFA.com
Sheffield & Hallamshire FA actively promotes equal opportunities in employment, and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
The closing date for applications is 1 December 2009. The date of interviews will be 10 December 2009
