Girls’ and Women’s Community Football Coach
Salary - £12,000 (pro-rata) 10 months full time fixed term contract.
This exciting new position will report to the Girls’ and Women’s Football Development Officer and the County Development Manager and will commence in September 2010 (subject to the successful candidates availability.) The Devon County FA is based in Newton Abbot, although it is likely the post holder will be mainly based from home.
The role encompasses the following areas:
• Growth and Retention – increasing and sustaining female player participation.
• Raising Standards – creating a safe and positive environment for females, and promotion of the FA’s Charter Standard and RESPECT Programmes
• Better Players – implementation of female player pathway.
• Running the Game – establishing effective playing structures for young female players
• Workforce – developing a grassroots volunteer workforce including coaches, referees, administrators and club welfare officers
The successful candidate must have the following;
• A FA Level 2 in Coaching Football award
• FAs Safeguarding Children Workshop
• A good understanding of the FA’s Long Term Player Development
• Experience of coaching young people.
The individual also needs to be passionate about, and committed to, the development of football at a local level. The individual must be able to work under pressure, handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
The candidate must be able to demonstrate both team working and the ability to work unsupervised. The candidates should also have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. The candidate will also need to have a current driving licence, have access to a car and also be able to work evenings and weekends.
To apply, please send a CV and covering letter, marked ‘private and confidential’ to Mark Young, Girl’s and Women’s Football Development Officer, Devon County FA, Coach Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 1EJ or by email to mark.young@devonfa.com .
For further information on the role or a copy of the job description please contact Mark Young, Girls’ and Women’s Football Development Officer on 01626 325919. Copies of the Person Specification and Job Description are available for download under 'Related Documents'.
Closing date for applications is 12 noon Tuesday 31st August 2010
Interviews will take place on Wednesday 15th September 2010
The interview process will consist of a formal interview and short coaching session.
The Devon County FA are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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 a Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure, to ensure their suitability for the role. Any candidates invited to interview will be sent a CFA Personal Disclosure Form, Guidance Notes and Privacy Statement to return at their interview in a sealed envelope
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