Football Development Officer

Job Title: Football Development Officer

Department: Football Development

Location: Turf Moor, Burnley, BB10 4BX. Nelson & College, Scotland Road, Nelson, BB9 7YT. Accrington and Rossendale College, Sandy Lane, BB5 2AR.

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: 35 hours per week, 5 days as standard including evenings. May be required to deliver on ad-hoc matchdays, which predominantly fall on a Saturday.

Closing Date: Friday 29^th November 2024

Salary: £23,000 - £26,000 per annum

About us

Burnley FC in the Community (BFCitC) is the award-winning, official charity of Burnley Football Club. We work hard every day to deliver our mission to inspire, support and deliver change to communities across Burnley, Pendle, Rossendale, the Ribble Valley and West Yorkshire.

We believe in the immense power of our football club to transform people’s lives for the better. We believe Burnley and Pendle is a special place – a home to extraordinary people like you. Come and be part of our story!

The Role

We are looking to recruit to the role of Football Development Officer to assist with the coordination, development and delivery of the Shadow Youth Team football education programme and football development initiatives at Turf Moor, Nelson & Colne College, Accrington and Rossendale College and in the wider community. The role will be based primarily at Accrington and Rossendale College and Turf Moor.

The FDO will, in liaison with the Football Development Manager and other key staff, be responsible for the day-to-day planning, delivering, and evaluating of coaching sessions and support all recruitment and strategy to develop the Burnley FC in the Community Shadow Youth Team, tier 1 & tier 2 Player Development Centre’s and other football/sport development projects such as football & holiday courses, activity camps and matchday coaching packages.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Planning, development and delivery of the Shadow Youth Team, Player Development Centre’s and other football development initiatives.
• To deliver both football coaching sessions and support classroom-based education workshops/units (BTEC course) as part of the Shadow Youth Team.
• Arrange guest speakers, trips and visits, work experience opportunities and value-added experiences.
• To explore growth opportunities for football provision related to the project area and take an active lead on arranging student/player recruitment events such as tournaments, school visits and trials.
• To liaise with the Football Development Manager and proactively promote/deliver the Football/Sports Development programmes and carry out all meaningful tasks, when so asked to do so.
• To undertake appropriate administrative duties in relation to the programme, to ensure the smooth running of the project e.g., maintain accurate attendance data via Salesforce, registers, organise fixtures and officials, transport and collect monies.
• To manage, develop and support the coaches and volunteers involved in coaching sessions.
• To work in partnership with BFCitC and Burnley Football Club departments on community initiatives as identified by the Football Development Manager, Director of Football, Sport & Education, CEO of BFCitC and Board of Trustees.
• To ensure that the health and safety issues are implemented in all areas of the programme.
• To assist the Football Development Manager with reports for management and steering groups. The reports are to include statistical and financial information.
• Supervise and co-ordinate a team of contracted and casual coaching staff delivering on the projects.
• To help monitor and evaluate the programme & 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 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.
• To be able to work flexible hours where the role of the job requires. This includes evenings and weekends.
• To work towards agreed objectives.
• 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.
• Hold a commitment to equality and diversity in the workplace.
• Willingness to attend training courses to enhance own professional development.
• Always demonstrate the Charity’s values.

Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills

• UEFA B Coaching Licence
• FA Emergency 1^st Aid
• FA Safeguarding
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development.
• Experience of planning and delivering inclusive, high quality regular football coaching sessions to players of all ages and abilities.
• Experience of coordinating a range of community projects.
• Experience of working within a high pressured, results driven environment.
• Full clean driving license with access to own transport.
• Time management skills to be able to plan and regulate workload including the ability to prioritise demands and thrive under pressure.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills

Please email hr@burnleyfc.com to request a copy of the full Job Description and Person Specification

How to apply

Please submit your CV via our careers page https://vacancies.burnleyfccommunity.org/ Please note we cannot admit CV’s submitted via email.

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.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online safeguarding search will also be carried out by a member of our HR or Safeguarding Team for all shortlisted candidates. The post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.

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.