Volunteer / Non-Committee Roles 9 of 17

9. Football and Coach Development Officer


Currently held by
Vacant

Plan for 2020/21 season
We are looking for someone to take this role on for the new season. If more than 1 person is interested, and we are not able to split the role between them, then we will have a vote at the AGM and the person with the most votes will take on the role.

If interested in this role, please email the Chairperson stating the role that you are interested in carrying out

Section
Club Development

Role Purpose

  • Provide coaches with a training / support programme. Work with FA Skills Coaches to develop volunteers and players by organising two sessions per year with FA Skills Coach
  • Coordinate the coaching programme throughout the club
  • Establish and/or support a coach mentoring programme
  • Ensure the coaches are recognised and rewarded
  • Look at gaps within the club where we lack provision for a full pathway from U3s up to Walking Football (including but not limited to MiniDucks, U8-U18 teams, Ladies teams, Veterans teams, Walking Football teams, Futsal teams and Disability teams)
  • Coordinate Player Development Centres and encourage players to attend
  • Coordinate Futsal programme

What sort of tasks are involved?

  • Working with Volunteer Coordinator to advertise and recruit new coaches
  • Organise and provide training / mentoring programmes
  • Looking at full pathway and explore opportunities for the club to provide additional sessions / create teams where possible

How much time will I have to give to the role?
2-3 hours per week, mainly during evenings and weekends when teams train and play matches

Other information about the role
Looking for someone with expertise and contacts who can help the club to grow and provide additional opportunities to existing players and coaches.

The purpose section above is only showing examples / suggestions about the role, we would be looking for the successful candidate to develop the role and not be expecting anyone to deliver all of the above within a certain timeframe

Certifications Required
None. Experienced coach or someone with minimum of FA Level 2 qualification preferred