North Riding County Football Association is seeking to recruit a Senior Football Development Officer to implement a strategic development programme within the County.
This position reports directly to the County Development Manager and the role encompasses the following areas:
• Line managing externally funded Football Development Staff
• National Game Strategy delivery:-
o Growth and retention- Increasing and sustaining player participation
o Raising standards – creating a safe and positive environment
o Better players – developing better players with a focus on the 5-11 age group
o Workforce – developing and delivering a robust workforce plan for coaches, referees, young leaders, referees, welfare officers and volunteers
To apply you need to be of graduate calibre and 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.
Candidates should also have excellent interpersonal/ communication / presentation skills. You need also to have a current driving licence and also be able to work evenings and weekends.
This post is a fixed term contract until 30 June 2011 with a view to it being extended. For further information on the role and a job description please phone Steven Wade 01642 717774 or find details on www.northridingfa.com.
To apply, please send a CV and covering letter detailing how you meet the demands of the post, with details of your current salary and your salary expectation for the role marked ‘Private and Confidential’ to:
Tom Radigan,
North Riding County FA,
Broughton Road,
Stokesley,
Middlesbrough,
TS9 5NY
The deadline for applications is 12 noon on Friday 20th November 2009.
Interviews will take place on Monday 7th December 2009.
North Riding County FA are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.