Player Development Lead

Forest Green Rovers Football Club; Binfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A professional football club in the UK is seeking an Emerging Talent Centres Player Development Lead. This part-time role involves delivering the coaching curriculum and designing professional development programs for coaches. The ideal candidate will have a UEFA B Licence, strong communication skills, and previous coaching experience. This position offers the opportunity to work in an organization dedicated to sustainability and the welfare of young players.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the ETC Audit process.
• Drives high standards and can challenge constructively.
• Competent in using various coaching-related platforms.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the ETC Coaching Curriculum in line with club philosophies.
• Design the Club's continued professional development programme.
• Plan and monitor individual development plans for coaches.
• Ensure safeguarding policies are adhered to.
• Oversee ETC Coaches to ensure effective coaching messages.
• Attend ETC fixtures to support players.

Skills

UEFA B Licence

Exceptional organization skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Empathy towards coaches and players

Coaching experience

Education

UEFA A Licence

EFAiF

FA Safeguarding Certificate

D1 Minibus Driving Licence

Tools

ASA tool

Teamworks

Hudl

Job description

Forest Green Rovers Football Club are excited to be recruiting an Emerging Talent Centres (ETC) Player Development Lead. The successful candidate will contribute to the long-term development of coaches and players within Forest Green Rovers ETC. The responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

Responsibilities

• Have responsibility for delivery of the ETC Coaching Curriculum, ensuring the curriculum is consistently delivered in line with the Playing Philosophy and Coaching Philosophy.
• Be responsible for designing the Club's continued professional development programme (CPD), using internal and external professionals.
• In conjunction with each of the Club's coaches, plan, deliver and monitor the delivery of individual development plans for each such coach.
• In conjunction with the Designated Safeguarding Officer, ensure all policies, practices and procedures relating to safeguarding of young people are implemented.
• Ensure the oversight of ETC Coaches to ensure the same messages are being disseminated throughout the coaching team, working together to write and deliver coaching programmes.
• Attend ETC fixtures
• Monitor and plan the development of all players in the ETC to ensure they are getting stretched and challenged accordingly.

This is a part-time, permanent position (6 hours per week) based onsite at FGR, located at The New Lawn in Stroud, Gloucestershire.

Qualifications

• UEFA B Licence
• EFAiF
• Enhanced DBS clearance
• FA Safeguarding Certificate
• Understanding of the ETC Audit process
• Values holistic development of people
• Drives high standards and can challenge constructively
• Can deal with adversity with a positive attitude and is adaptable
• Be empathetic to coaches and young players
• Possess exceptional organisation and communication skills, UEFA A Licence
• Coach Education Qualification
• D1 Minibus Driving Licence
• Previous coaching experience
• Competent using various platforms including ASA tool, Teamworks and Hudl

We are an equal opportunities employer and committed to ensuring that all are treated fairly and with respect, regardless of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, sex or sexual orientation.

FGR are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment fully. And as an organisation we are committed to supporting staff development in this area. Forest Green is looking to the future - Climate change is an existential threat, and we need to build a more sustainable world. Sustainability is at the core of everything we do at FGR. We're on a mission to push the boundaries of what is possible in the world of sport, and beyond. Established in 1889, we're also one of the oldest football clubs in the world. That history continues with every season and every trophy, bolstered by the support of an incredibly passionate, global fanbase. Those moments are only made possible with the right people; those who show courage, tenacity, ambition, dedication to their community, and independent thought. As the world's first vegan football club, doing things differently is a way of life. We're looking for like-minded people that can help create the future our planet needs. Let's change the game.