Job Title: Football Development Manager
Department: Football Development
Location: Various locations across Burnley and Pendle
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: 35 hours per week Monday to Friday, including evenings and occasional weekend work
Closing Date: 26th February 2025
Salary: £26,000 - £32,000 per annum
The Role
To take an active lead with the management, coordination, recruitment, growth and delivery of the Shadow Youth Team/football education programme based at Turf Moor, Nelson & Colne College and Accrington and Rossendale College. To oversee the Player Development Centres which form part of the overall player pathway system, maintaining positive relationships with BFC Academy and supporting other football and sport development projects within BFCitC.
Roles and Responsibilities
* Planning, development and delivery of the Shadow Youth Team, Player Development Centres and other football development initiatives.
* To deliver football coaching sessions and support classroom-based education workshops/units (BTEC provision) as part of the Shadow Youth Team when required.
* To lead on the recruitment strategy to attract new and aspiring players/students to the Shadow Youth Team and player development pathway.
* Manage a team of football development coaches, casual staff and apprentices delivering on football development projects.
* To liaise with the Director of Football, Sport & Education and proactively promote the Football/Sports Development initiatives and carry out all meaningful tasks, when asked to do, by the Director of FSE.
* To undertake appropriate administrative duties in relation to the programme, to ensure the smooth running of the project e.g., maintain accurate attendance registers, organise fixtures, transport, facilities and basic finance, etc.
* To work in partnership with BFCitC, Burnley FC Academy and Burnley Football Club departments on community initiatives as identified by the Director of FSE, CEO of BFCitC and the Board of Trustees.
* To assist the Director of FSE with reports for management and steering groups. The reports are to include statistical, financial and impact information and case studies.
* To monitor and evaluate football development projects & have an input into the future design of programme delivery.
* Identify talented individuals involved in the projects and refer those individuals to appropriate destinations.
* To be able to work flexible hours where the role of the job requires.
* To work towards agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
* To comply with all Charity policies.
* Promote the Burnley FC in the Community brand and ethos in a professional, strong, and positive manner.
* Work alongside other team members to support in other areas of the organisation as and when required to promote best practice.
* Supervise and support any matchday activities delivered by BFCitC and, or Burnley FC.
* To understand and implement the Charity’s Safeguarding policy, procedures, and best practice guidelines in your role. To use this understanding to ensure safe working practices, appropriate reporting of concerns and contribute positively to a safe environment.
* Hold a commitment to equality and diversity in the workplace.
* Willingness to attend training courses to enhance your own professional development.
* Always demonstrate the Charity’s values.
Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills
* UEFA B/FA Level 3 Coaching Football
* FA Emergency Aid
* FA Safeguarding
* Evidence of continuous professional development
* Experience of managing and mentoring staff, setting KPI’s and monitoring performance
* Experience of building relationships and working collaboratively with a range of key partners/stakeholders
* Experience of coaching a wide variety of community football initiatives
* Experience of managing and developing football education programmes and high-level player pathways across several age groups
* Experience of monitoring, evaluating and reporting on projects
* Knowledge of good practice within coaching and football education
* Full clean driving license with access to your own transport
Safeguarding Statement
Burnley FC in the Community are committed to safeguarding children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Check (DBS), which will be paid for by the Charity.
E,D & I Statement
Burnley FC in the Community are committed to equality and diversity within the workplace. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Reasonable adjustments are available for candidates and those employed by BFCitC who disclose.
Veteran Statement
Burnley FC in the Community are committed to supporting veterans, reservists and the wider armed forces community. We are actively engaged in the recruitment of Service Leavers.
Mental Health Statement
Burnley FC in the Community are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and Mental Health of all of our staff.
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