Colchester United Community Foundation has an exciting opportunity available for the 2024/25 season!
CUCF provides high quality sports and education programmes to 9,000 children, young people, and adults from across the region each week.
CUCF are looking to appoint a professional, dedicated, and confident Football Development Officer on a full-time basis to join our Community Team (Full Time 32-40 hours).
This position is a key appointment within the club, and you will require tenacity and the creativity to overcome obstacles. You will be a leader and have the power to inspire and motivate people on and off the pitch and school playgrounds.
Candidates must hold:
- Minimum UFEA C Coaching Award (Essential)
- UFEA B Coaching Award (Desirable)
- Advanced Youth Award (Desirable)
- FA Introduction to First Aid in Football
- FA Level 2 Emergency Aid (EFAiF) (Willing to complete)
- FA Safeguarding Children
- Enhanced DBS check willing to complete a CUFC Enhanced DBS Check
- Full Clean UK Driving License
We re seeking staff to:
Develop
- Develop positive and effective relationships and partnerships with colleagues, players, parents/guardians on and off the pitch.
- Develop participation within the Community Foundation Football Pathway strengthening alignment of coaching syllabuses across football programmes and the club s talent pathway.
Deliver
- Deliver leadership and the drive of Football programmes within CUCF.
- Deliver a high-quality provision and experiences on all participation, and community programmes.
Support
- Support with the development and increased engagement within CUCF as an organisation.
- Support Participation Manager with enriching participation projects and developing project co-ordinators.
Collaborate
- Collaborate with colleagues, players, and parents/guardians to maximise impact in helping players and participants realise and reach their potential.
- Collaborate with colleagues across departments to maximise recruitment, programme development and the development of staff.
Evaluate
- Evaluate programme development and the impact on participation and quality of delivery.
- Evaluate the impact and success of delivery by collecting data (Where applicable), feedbacking case studies, and showcasing success.
All CUCF positions adhere to:
Safeguarding
- Colchester United Community Foundation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all our staff and volunteers to fully support and promote this commitment.
- In line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, Exceptions Order 1975, as this role involves working with vulnerable groups, Pre-Employment checks will include a satisfactorily completed Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and dynamic working environment by building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Health & Safety
- Fully endorse, demonstrate, and carry out the company s health and safety policy.
- Comply with all company policies and statutory regulations.
- Have a full knowledge of procedures for fire evacuation.
Please note that the job will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks.