Position: County Football Development Officer (Clubs)
Hours: 35 hours per week
Responsible to: Senior Football Development Officer
Supported by: County Development Manager
Salary: £22,000 per annum
Contract to: 30 June 2015 (extension subject to funding review)
Application Deadline: Friday 10th January 2014 – 12:00 (noon)
Interview Date: Monday 20th January 2014

The position reports directly to the Senior Football Development Officer.

The role encompasses the following areas:

• Growth and retention – increasing and sustaining player participation within Cheshire.
• Raising standards – creating a safe and positive environment for all involved in the game through a high quality club and league network, along with delivery of the Charter Standard programme.
• Better players – Support the player pathway and implement a Coach and Volunteer Education programme to improve coaching and volunteer workforce within the clubs.
• Running the game effectively - Support the development of the County Plan.

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 and 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. 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 as required.

To apply, please send a CV and covering letter the role marked Private and Confidential to:

Senior Football Development Officer, Hartford House, Hartford Moss Recreation Centre, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 4BG or via email to adam.panter@cheshirefa.com

“As this role could involve direct access to young persons under the age of eighteen, within the context of the job or any subsequently related activities or responsibilities, the successful candidate will undergo a thorough screening process, which will include a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, to ensure their suitability for the role.”

The Cheshire County Football Association are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.