Football Development Officer

West Riding County Football Association is seeking to recruit a Football Development Officer to implement a strategic development programme within the County.

The position reports directly to the County Development Manager

The role encompasses the following areas:   

• Growth and retention – increasing and sustaining player participation
• Raising standards – creating a safe and positive environment
• Better players – developing better players with a focus on 5 -11 age group
• Running the game – leading and governing the game efficiently

The post holder will be responsible for working within the 4 Local Authority Areas of Calderdale, Harrogate, Selby & Craven and will also be the Leading Officer for the delivery of the County FA’s Inclusion Programme.

To apply you need to be of graduate calibre and have experience in sports development and have an understanding of the FA’s National Game Strategy, as well as experience working within inclusion projects focusing on disability sport development or increasing ethnic minority participation in sport.

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.

Candidates should also have excellent interpersonal / communication / presentation skills.

Applicants must hold a full driving licence and be able to work some evenings and weekends.

This post is initially for a three year fixed term period until 30 June 2011 with a view to it being extended.

Closing date is 12noon, Friday 30 May 2008

Interviews will take place on Thursday 12 June 2008

Salary Scale: £22,000 - £26,000

To apply please send a CV and covering letter with details of your current salary and your salary expectation for the role marked “Private and Confidential” to: Caroline Street, Administrator, West Riding County FA, Fleet Lane, Woodlesford, Leeds, LS26 8NX.

As this role involves direct access to young persons under the age of eighteen, within the context of the job or any subsequently related activities or responsibilities, the successful candidate will undergo a thorough screening process, which will include an Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure, to ensure their suitability for the role.