Player Development Lead

Forest Green Rovers Football Club; Forest Green; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A professional football club in England is seeking an ETC Player Development Lead to develop coaches and players. This part-time role focuses on overseeing the delivery of the coaching curriculum and individual development plans. Ideal candidates will hold a UEFA B Licence and have passion for holistic player development. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential. The position requires commitment to safeguarding and the welfare of young people. This role is based onsite at the club's location with 6 hours of work per week.

Qualifications

• UEFA B Licence required.
• Experience with professional development programs.
• Understanding of safeguarding policies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the ETC Coaching Curriculum in line with philosophies.
• Design the professional development programme using various professionals.
• Monitor player development and ensure challenges are appropriate.

Skills

Team player

High standards

Adaptability

Exceptional organisation

Communication skills

Education

UEFA B Licence

EFAiF

Enhanced DBS clearance

FA Safeguarding Certificate

Tools

ASA tool

Teamworks

Hudl

Job description

About The Role

Forest Green Rovers Football Club are excited to recruit 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.

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.

About You

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• UEFA B Licence
• EFAiF
• Enhanced DBS clearance
• FA Safeguarding Certificate
• Understanding of the ETC Audit process

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• A team player who is passionate about coach and player development
• 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

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• UEFA A Licence
• Coach Education Qualification
• D1 Minibus Driving License
• Previous coaching experience
• Competent using various platforms including ASA tool, Teamworks and Hudl

About Us

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.