The Programme Officer is responsible for the oversight, coordination and delivery of Wrexham AFC Foundation's Equal Dragons programme and its linked match funded elements which are primarily delivered in Wrexham and across North Wales.
Equal Dragons Projects include (but are not limited to):
* Girls football
* Disability football (Ability Dragons)
* Youth leadership programme
* Street Dragons
* Primary Dragons
* Paid Football activities including Holiday Soccer Schools
The Programme Officer works closely with the Programmes Manager, as well as a range of funding and operational partners, to further develop the programme in the county of Wrexham and across North Wales. In addition, they will monitor and evaluate the impact and outcomes achieved by participants. The role involves managing and supervising sessional staff and volunteers to ensure that the services offered are of the highest quality and provide opportunities which inspire, engage, motivate, and empower people in the community.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
* Deliver a high-quality experience to all participants across the Equal Dragons programme whilst achieving targets as set out by funding partners, which include but are not limited to the Premier League Charitable Fund and the EFL.
* Creatively design and deliver weekly targeted football sessions, social action projects and other related initiatives (e.g. youth clubs, workshops, competitions, player visits, etc.) across a range of venues, in line with the delivery plan and seek to achieve the agreed targets and impact.
* Liaise with Wrexham AFC Foundation's Community Coaches and assign them to programme sessions whilst being responsible for supervising staff at sessions to ensure a high quality of delivery across all sessions.
* Directly deliver sports-based sessions across Wrexham AFC Foundation's wider delivery programme, which includes hub and satellite sessions in and around the county of Wrexham.
* Provide coaching and administrative support to Wrexham AFC Foundation’s wider projects which include but are not limited to the Street Dragons, Primary Dragons, Healthy Dragons, Ability Dragons and paid football programmes.
* Log participant engagement from linked community activities onto Wrexham AFC Foundation's monitoring and evaluation systems whilst completing a range of other administrative duties as required.
* Build strong and positive relationships with a range of key stakeholders/partners whilst increasing Wrexham AFC Foundation’s Equal Dragons programme footprint in the local community.
* Ensure programmes are cost-effectively delivered within set budgets whilst supporting income generation through partnerships, funding applications and participants.
* Promote Wrexham AFC Foundation’s activities to local community groups, club supporters, key stakeholders, and other relevant parties to gain maximum awareness, attendance at sessions and impact.
* Quality assure the provision/services delivered via effective monitoring of sessions; conducting regular risk assessments and evaluations of Equal Dragons sessions and wider Foundation activities to maintain and promote a safe and secure environment for all involved.
* Provide monthly and quarterly reports to senior staff, funders, steering groups on progress made against targets set in the project plan. Provide reports, statistics, and case studies for the Programmes Manager.
* Assist with Wrexham AFC Foundation’s Club match day responsibilities, ensuring smooth delivery of activities and providing support to enhance the overall match day experience and operation.
* Assist the Club with the talent identification of promising young male and female footballers participating across the Foundation’s activities.
* To undertake training and continuous professional development as necessary relevant to the post and further career advancement.
* All other tasks as deemed by the Programmes Manager as necessary to the successful operation of the Foundation and as commensurate with the role.
SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES
* We are committed to ensuring everyone who engages with the Wrexham AFC Foundation has a positive, safe, and supportive experience. Staff are required to comply with all aspects of the Foundation’s Safeguarding Policies and arrangements and to take personal responsibility and care to enable strong safeguarding practices to be embedded in the Foundation’s work and across the Club too.
* This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check (with Children’s Barred List).
HEALTH & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Take responsibility and care for the health and safety of yourself and other employees and members of the public who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work.
* To comply with all aspects of Wrexham AFC Foundation and Wrexham AFC’s Health & Safety Policy and arrangements, to enable the company to perform its civil and statutory obligations in relation to Health & Safety.
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
* A degree (or similar) in sports coaching, sports or community development, sports management, education or youth work (or number of years of experience normally associated with this level of qualification).
* FA/FAW/UEFA Coaching Certificate Level 2 (or equivalent).
* FA/FAW Safeguarding Certificate (or equivalent).
* Demonstrated experience in coordinating and delivering community projects linked to sport or youth engagement.
* Demonstrated experience of delivering high quality coaching sessions to children and young people in an educational or sports environment.
Skills/Abilities Required
* Outgoing, engaging and confident, with a passion for delivering excellent customer service and sports participation opportunities for all.
* Technology confident with the ability to use IT systems and software to perform administrative tasks, manage booking systems and complete data reporting tasks.
* Ability to communicate effectively at all levels with an understanding of different backgrounds and cultures.
* Displays good leadership skills and is able to relate and provide supervision, mentorship and role modeling to participants, colleagues, sessional coaches and volunteers.
* Demonstrated attention to detail, organization and time management skills (including punctuality and consistent reliable attendance) with the ability to handle and process sensitive data confidentially.
* Demonstrated understanding of Safeguarding and Health & Safety Policies and Procedures; committed to and an understanding of, Equality and Diversity in sport.
* Flexible working approach to meet the nature and demands of the business.
* Ability to conduct themselves in line with Wrexham AFC Foundation values.
* Has a problem-solving and creative approach to completing tasks.
* Ability to contribute to long-term improvements in the Foundation through the generation of new and innovative ideas.
* A positive attitude towards professional development and their own learning.
* Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post (which includes travel across the UK).
Code of Conduct
Wrexham AFC Foundation expects the highest standards of integrity and conduct in all matters concerning the Charity and its employees. The Code of Conduct makes clear the standards of conduct expected from its employees and explains the responsibilities of the Charity, as the employer. All employees are expected to always act wholeheartedly in the interests of the Charity. Any conduct detrimental to its interests or its relations with its customers, suppliers, and the public or damage to its public image shall be a breach of Charity rules and policies. Discriminatory, offensive, and violent behavior are unacceptable, and any complaints or concerns will be dealt with and acted upon.
Equality Inclusion & Diversity
Wrexham AFC Foundation is committed to ensuring that equality, inclusion, and diversity of opportunity is at the very heart of everything we do to ensure we provide fair and non-prejudicial access to the services across the Charity. We uphold everyone’s freedom of rights and choice to be different and aim to provide opportunities for everyone to succeed. It is the policy of the Charity that no person, whether player, job applicant, employee, volunteer, or customer, shall be discriminated against. The Charity opposes all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination, either direct or indirect, or harassment, on the grounds of the following ‘protected characteristics’: Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage & Civil Partnership, Pregnancy & Maternity, Race, Religion or Belief, Sex, and Sexual Orientation. Anyone who is found to be in breach of this could receive disciplinary action, which may well include suspension and dismissal.
Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment
Wrexham AFC Foundation is committed to and has both a moral and legal obligation to ensure that all children and vulnerable adults are protected and kept safe from harm whilst engaged in services organised and provided by the club and believes that the general wellbeing, welfare and safety of all children and vulnerable adults engaged in club activities is of the utmost importance. The Charity will fulfil its responsibilities by ensuring it displays best practice in safeguarding matters – including Safer Recruitment - carried out in a spirit of partnership and openness with the child or vulnerable adult, families, and the relevant local authority.
Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar a potential candidate from working with the Charity. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence(s) committed. As an organisation using the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to assess applicants’ suitability for positions of trust, the Club complies fully with the DBS Code of Practice and undertakes to treat all applicants for positions fairly. Potential applicants need to check on the government website (https://www.gov.uk/tell-employer-or-college-about-criminal-record/what-information-you-need-to-give) whether cautions/convictions should be disclosed as part of their application.
This role profile is not exhaustive, it will be subject to periodic review and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the business.
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