Youth Teams Operations Manager

DFL; Newport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in football operations is seeking a Youth Teams Operations Manager to oversee the logistics and management aspects for the Wales Men's Youth Teams. The role involves extensive planning, coordination, and communication to ensure the success of the football program, with extensive travel requirements and a commitment to promoting a culture of excellence and respect.

Qualifications

• Experience in a team sport environment.
• Experience in a camp environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage travel and logistics for Youth Teams.
• Develop schedules for team camps.
• Ensure compliance with FIFA and UEFA regulations.

Skills

Project Management

Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

IT Skills

Knowledge of International Football

Education

A Level standard or equivalent

Job description

Youth Teams Operations Manager

Purpose of the Role

The Football Association of Wales is responsible for the national football squads from Under 15 through to the Senior sides in both the female and male game.

The Team Operations Manager will be supported by the Head of Football Operations and the wider Football Operations team to deliver on a successful programme of matches for the Wales National football teams with particular focus on the Men’s pathway teams from MU15 to MU21

Key Areas of Accountability/Responsibility

• To travel overseas and in the UK with National Team squads
• Confirm and manage any designated 5-3-1 meetings for Team Operations across all Men’s Youth Teams (MU15 – MU21)
• Represent Team Operations in all Event Department 6-3-1 planning meetings for Men’s Youth Team games.
• Confirm Monthly meetings for Operational Staff with Head of Department to provide a constant review and benchmarking regarding the high-performance strategy.
• Develops a collaborative and transparent schedule of camps which deliver consistency and value for money across all Men’s Youth Teams ensuring that staff resources are considered within the planning process.
• Manage access to the team itinerary for internal departments as per the PWC work stream integrated within Asana.
• Manage the internal staff recruitment process to help resource planning and mentoring of volunteers working within Team Operations across all Men’s Youth Team squads.
• Attend UEFA Match Day Organisational Meeting (MDOM) as team representative.
• Comply with relevant International Camp Squad Policy.
• Single Point of Conduct (SPoC) for all technical staff consultants’ queries.
• SPoC for all club queries regarding players.
• SPoC as a gateway for parents’ queries within the player pathway.
• SPoC for all Men’s Youth Team queries for the CIP platform to share information with coaching staff and performance analysts.
• Liaise with all National Youth Team Coaches regarding player & staff itineraries to confirm a centralised strategy for an ascending level of environment through the development phase to encourage resilience and respect within the elite players pathway.
• Project Manage the Team Operations aspect of any Final tournament of a FIFA/UEFA Men’s Youth competition.
• To ensure that all procedures comply with both FIFA and UEFA competition regulations.
• UEFA TIME platform updated as per relevant protocols.
• To make all transport and accommodation arrangements for the matches both in UK and for international travel in collaboration with Procurement Dept.
• To provide a centralised budget plan for all Men’s Youth Teams to provide a SPoC for all financial matters
• To ensure that all match fees are paid promptly via either club or privately.
• Maintain a modern CRM platform for the storage of confidential player information including eligibility and personal details.
• Authorisation for personal expense claims for players & staff via ExpenseIn App.
• Travel to FIFA and UEFA competition group draws.
• Attend UEFA Workshops regarding new competition structures.
• To undertake any other duties as instructed by the Head of Football Operations

The above list of accountability and responsibility is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all the duties involved and consequently the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Experience

• Educated to A Level standard or equivalent.
• Experience working in a team sport environment.
• Experience of working in a camp environment or similar (advantageous)

Skills / Knowledge

• Excellent project management and organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise a busy workload
• Calm under pressure when quick decisions are required.
• Excellent IT skills to include the Microsoft Office package and the ability to pick up new systems.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of international football organisation (advantageous)

Role Specific Requirements

• The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
• Extensive international travel is required - the post holder must be willing to work unsociable hours, weekends, domestically and internationally.
• The ability to speak Welsh would be an advantage

FAW VALUES

Our values underpin the FAW vision and guide all aspects of our work:

Excellence – we approach every challenge with determination and a drive to deliver our very best in all we do. We display commitment, motivation, discipline and perseverance, and hold ourselves accountable for results. In every aspect of business and sport, we strive to excel.

Family – we promote a welcoming culture of warmth and belonging where everyone is embraced. Through the power of the collective, we’ll continue to expand our football family, welcoming anyone who wants to achieve great things for Wales

Respect – we believe that different ideas, strengths, interests, and cultural backgrounds are fundamental for success. We’ll earn the respect of others through our commitment to be open, honest, ethical and fair.