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Football Development Officer (Just Play) Salary: Up to £23,000 pa This is a full-time (37.5hrs) position supporting all areas of football development, but with a primary focus to deliver increased football participation for people aged 16 years plus. You will deliver the Just Play Fund key performance indicator targets on an annual basis by: Working with key stakeholders to create recreational opportunities and supporting the affiliated game through the coordination and delivery of activities as outlined in the Just Play Development Plan and County Plan. Developing programmes that grow 11 v 11 open age male and female football and grow small sided male and female football and utilise opportunities provided by Small Sided Development Fund and FA Fives Providing more flexible formats of football to meet customer needs (e.g. eight week leagues, mini leagues, summer football, pay and play). Working closely with HE and FE establishments to develop and deliver programmes (Team19, Team 23) The successful candidate is likely to be of graduate calibre with knowledge and experience of sports/football development. An understanding of grassroots football structures and development pathways at local, regional and national level is also required. You will need to be passionate about and committed to the development of football at a local level and be able to plan, set and achieve objectives within strict deadlines. Candidates must also demonstrate both team working skills and the ability to work unsupervised on their own initiative. Excellent communication and customer service skills will be expected. Applicants must hold a valid car driving licence and be able to work occasional evenings and weekends. This post is offered on a fixed term contract to 30 June 2015 and is subject to a satisfactory medical report and a Disclosure and Barring Service Criminal Records Check. For further information and to view the detailed role profile, please visit www.GloucestershireFA.com To apply; email your CV and a covering letter setting out how your skills and experience meet the needs of the role, together with details of your current salary, marked “Private and Confidential” to the Football Development Manager, Grace Bunker. Grace.Bunker@GloucestershireFA.com Alternatively, please post a hard copy to Grace Bunker at the above address. The closing date for receipt of applications is 9.30am, Friday 9th August 2013. Interviews will take place on Wednesday 21st August 2013. Please note that if you have not heard from us by 21st August, you should assume that your application was unsuccessful on this occasion. Gloucestershire FA is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
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