Community/Schools Project Officer & Coach (Leeds)
Leeds United Football in the Community currently has a full time vacancy for a Project Officer/Coach.
The purpose of the role is to deliver, generate and manage Leeds United Football in the Community project activities.
LEEDS UNITED FOOTBALL IN THE COMMUNITY
JOB VACANCY
Community/Schools Project Officer & Coach
(1 year fixed term contract with review of contract renewal at end of completed year)
Salary: £22,000 - £24,000 per annum
Hours: 38 hours per week.
The job requires evening and some weekend work
The key responsibilities for the post will include:
- Ensuring the effective development, implementations, maintenance, delivery and monitoring of the project activities.
- Ensuring all relevant quality standards are met in coaching, monitoring and evaluation.
- Promoting and expanding projects and activities in line with the strategic direction of Leeds United Football in the Community.
- Managing the administration and providing reports and information as requested in line with policies and procedures.
- Delivery of a totally inclusive schools football coaching programme.
The successful candidates will have a passion for working with children, community groups, with excellent communication skills and a proven ability to network and build effective relationships, developing positive partnerships within the community.
You will be qualified at the Football Association UEFA ‘B’ Level 3 Coaching Award, be a registered member of the Football Association Coaches Association (FACA) and be a qualified JFO tutor.
To apply, please send your CV with a letter of application to: Mick Ferguson, Football in the Community Manager, Leeds United Football in the Community, Leeds United Football Club, Elland Road, Leeds, LS11 0ES or email mick.ferguson@leedsunited.com
Deadline: 4th August 08.
Interviewing process to commence 11th Aug 08.
Leeds United Football in the Community is an equal opportunities employer.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of managing project activities
- Experience of networking and partnership work
- Experience of implementing, evaluating and monitoring programmes and of producing statistics and reports.
- Experience of co-ordinating groups of staff
- Experience in working with children and young people
- Experience in the delivery of inclusive football coaching sessions designed to meet the needs of young people
Desirable
- Experience of public relations and marketing
- Experience of working within a social inclusion environment (e.g. with referral agencies, voluntary sector organisations, police and probation services, youth services etc.)
- Experience of working in the community with people who have very few opportunities and who are not achieving through conventional means.
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Football Association UEFA ‘B’ Level 3 Coaching Award
- Registered member of the Football Association Coaches Association (FACA)
- Qualified Junior Football Organiser (JFO) Tutor
- Clean drivers license
- CRB
Desirable
- FA Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Football Tutor
GENERAL RESPONSIBLITIES
The post holder shares with all colleagues the following responsibilities:
Employee RelationsTo make suggestions to improve the working situation and contribute to positive employee relations within their area of work and Leeds United Football Club as a whole.
Health & SafetyTo take reasonable 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 the Leeds United Football Club Health and Safety Policy and Arrangements, to enable the Company to perform its civil and statutory obligations in relation to Health & Safety.
Customer ServiceIdentify and meet the needs of colleagues and our customers, focusing on initiating and welcoming contact and communication whilst striving to deliver first class customer service.
Recognise potential complaint situations and make effective steps to avoid and/or resolve these situations.
Self DevelopmentTo take responsibility for your own development and to help realize your own potential by undertaking any necessary internal or external training sessions in accordance with the Company’s Performance and Development Review Policy.
Team WorkEnsure effective communication within your work team and across the Company whilst actively offering support and guidance as necessary.
Equal Opportunities and HarassmentTo cooperate with measures introduced to ensure there is equality of opportunity in employment. To ensure understanding, awareness and compliance with the Company’s Equal Opportunities Policies.
To ensure that the working environment is free of sexual and racial harassment and intimidation and any other form of harassment constituting unacceptable behaviour which is personally offensive.
This document is a guide only and should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and will be amended in the light of changing needs of the organisation.
Al employees may be required to undertake any other duties as may be reasonably requested.