Player Development Lead

Ecotricity; Forest Green; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A professional football club is seeking an Emerging Talent Centres Player Development Lead to oversee coach and player development. This part-time role, based in Forest Green, involves implementing coaching curricula, ensuring safeguarding practices, and enhancing individual coaching plans. Candidates must possess a UEFA B Licence and a passion for holistic development. Join a pioneering organization dedicated to sustainability and community engagement, with a commitment to nurturing the next generation of players.

Benefits

Equal opportunities employer

Commitment to staff development

Sustainable work environment

Qualifications

• Passionate about coach and player development.
• Understanding of the ETC Audit process.
• Drives high standards and challenges constructively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the ETC Coaching Curriculum consistently.
• Design and monitor the Club’s continued professional development programme.
• Ensure safeguarding policies are implemented.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Empathy

Organizational skills

Education

UEFA B Licence

EFAiF

FA Safeguarding Certificate

Enhanced DBS clearance

Tools

ASA tool

Teamworks

Hudl

Job description

About The Role

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 :

• 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

We will be looking for a candidate with the following :

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. 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.