A vacancy has arisen in the North-West area.
A vacancy has arisen for a Regional Coach Development Manager in the North West region to support the development of coaches who work with in the National Game with 5-11 year old children.
Key responsibilities include:-
• Managing The FA Skills Regional programme.
• In-service support and mentoring for The FA Skills programme.
• Supporting Regional & CFA FACA and Coach Education programme.
• Working with relevant Football Development staff to develop and deliver age specific 5-11 Coach Development programmes for teachers and coaches, including FA Courses.
• Support and develop age appropriate tutors.
• In-service support for primary school teachers.
• In-service support to Football in the Community coaches.
• In service support to community coaches, and any one working with 5-11 age groups.
• Ensuring that coaches and players are introduced to the skill development value of Futsal.
• Developing relationships with Academy/ Centres of Excellence to encourage support to grassroots football –establishing player and coach pathway.
• Delivering age appropriate Girls' Centre of Excellence in-service programme.
• Delivering age appropriate Disability Centre of Excellence in service programme.
• Developing in-service training to develop best practice in developing 5-11 players for Charter Standard Clubs.
• Delivering county coaches association events.
• Assisting with production of FA Resources.e.g. books/DVDs/online materials/FACA articles.
The successful candidate will need to possess the following:-
- UEFA B Coaching Licence.
- FA Coach Educator.
- Qualifications and/or experience in a child related profession. e.g. child development, child psychology, social psychology, educational psychology, primary education, growth and development.
- Sensitive to development needs of young players.
- Experience of grassroots football.
- Experience in player development.
- Experience in coach education.
- Team/Player coaching experience.
- Work as a team member, but have ability to work independently.
- Work strategically to develop delivering partners.
- Experience of developing young player/coach –related programme.
- Modern, progressive approach to coaching and learning.
- Management and leadership skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Understanding of FA LTPD-4 corner model.
Due to the requirements of this role, successful applicants will undergo a screening process that will include an Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure.
To apply for this role please send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you are suitable for this role, along with your current /last salary by either email or post to:-
Email: regionaldevelopmentmanager@thefa.comPostal: Human Resources Department, The Football Association, 25 Soho Square, London, W1D 4FA.
Closing date for applications to be received is 5pm on Friday 26 June 2009.
The Football Association actively promotes Equal Opportunities in employment, and welcomes applications from all parts of the community. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process please mention this in your covering letter.
