An exciting opportunity has arisen for an inspiring and motivated Football Development Officer to join Fulham Football Club Foundation, with responsibility for managing, developing, and delivering our Player Pathway programme aimed at children aged between 6 and 16 years.
The Officer will play a key role in ensuring all activities run as planned and to the highest quality standard. You will be responsible for maintaining and developing relationships with partners and for ensuring the highest level of customer service is provided at all times.
Our coaching workforce are at the centre of our programme delivery, and we aspire to create an excellent work environment for our coaches. In this role, you will be responsible for recruiting and coordinating coaches, providing ongoing support and training and ensuring that our coaches feel connected to our mission of ‘building better lives through sport.’
Outstanding organisational skills are required to ensure that resources are used efficiently and in line with budget and exceptional verbal and written communication skills are essential. You must be confident in dealing with challenges that arise and taking responsibility for finding solutions.
You will be a leader and role model within the team, both in terms of your personal conduct and your skills and knowledge.
The following qualifications, skills and experience are essential:
- A minimum FA Level 2 Award (FA Level 3 Award preferred)
- FA Safeguarding certificate
- FA First Aid certificate
- Experience of coordinating inclusive sports activities
- Experience of managing a budget
In line with our Equality, Diversity and Action plan, the post-holder will need to ensure that all activities are inclusive of all young people and provide benefit to the entire community.
If successful, you will join a vibrant team who are passionate about working with young people in sport and have the opportunity to build on existing skills through a variety of training and development experiences.
If you think you add value to our team, please complete the application form found below and submit along with your CV to recruitment@fulhamfc.com.
Closing date for applications is Sunday 13th November 2022.
