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Liverpool FA - Disability development Officer Job

5th Aug 2010

Disability Football Development Officer

 

Salary – Salary £22,000 - £26,000 per annum (3 year full time fixed term contract)

 

Liverpool County Football Association working in partnership with Big Lottery Fund and The Football Association is looking to appoint a Disability Football Development Officer.

 

This exciting new position will report to the County Development Manager and will commence in September 2010.  Based at the County Headquarters in Walton Hall Soccer Centre, Liverpool.

 

Each role encompasses the following areas: 

 

• Growth and Retention – increasing and sustaining disabled player participation
• Raising Standards – creating a safe and positive environment for disabled people
• Better Players – implementation of Playground to Podium and management of the Disability Centre of Excellence
• Running the Game – establishing effective playing structures for disabled people and securing investment into disability football
• Workforce – developing a grassroots volunteer workforce including coaches, referees, administrators and club welfare officers

 

To apply you need to be of graduate calibre, have experience in sports development/disability sport together with an understanding of The FA National Game Strategy.  You need to be passionate about and committed to the development of football at a local level.  You must be able to work under pressure, handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

 

Candidates must be able to demonstrate both team working and the ability to work unsupervised. Candidates should also have excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. You need also to have a current driving licence and also be able to work evenings and weekends.

 

To apply, please send a CV and covering letter, marked ‘private and confidential’ to Hannah Simpson, County Development Manager at the address below or email hannah.simpson@liverpoolfa.com

 

For further information on the role or a copy of the job description please contact Hannah Simpson, County Development Manager on 01515234488 # 111. Copies of the Person Specification and Job Description are available for download at www.liverpoolfa.com

 

Closing date for applications is 12 noon Friday 27^th August 2010

 

Interviews will take place week commencing Monday 1^st September 2010

 

All of the partners are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

 

As this role involves direct access to young persons under the age of eighteen, within the context of the job or any subsequently related activities or responsibilities, the successful candidate will undergo a thorough screening process, which will include a Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure, to ensure their suitability for the role. Any candidates invited to interview will be sent a CFA Personal Disclosure Form, Guidance Notes and Privacy Statement to return at their interview in a sealed envelope

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