Academy Football Administrator in Christchurch

Co‑coordinate the administrative and logistical aspects of all incoming players.

• Academy Values
• Players First: holding individual player development as the main intention behind decisions made as a coach and wider professional.
• Togetherness: working in a prosocial manner as part of a wider team – willing to contribute beyond own interests.
• Integrity: carrying out academy and club values in an open and honest manner.
• Accountability: willing to take responsibility for actions in a manner which allows learning, growth and reflection.

Key Responsibilities

• Be the main point of contact for trialists supporting them as and when needed, both pre and during their trial period.
• Ensure all U9-Development Squad trialist paperwork is completed and players are registered appropriately.
• Manage travel and accommodation for trialists, liaising with the Player Care department, when necessary (U16-Development Squad).
• Manage trialist schedules (U16-Development Squad) as well as keeping track and scheduling pre/mid/end-of-trial meetings (U9-U16).
• Organise or liaise with the relevant staff to ensure trialists have the appropriate kit ready for their trial period.
• Lead on the Academy player registration process and ensure all required paperwork is complete in a timely manner.
• Obtain International Clearance where necessary and liaise with Football Administration department to ensure knowledge of current protocols for players of different registration status.
• Organise the player signing process and handover to Player Care & Operations.
• Manage requests through the Kitman Labs platform for AFCB scouts attending fixtures.
• Manage travel and accommodation for Recruitment staff, as and when necessary.
• Support the Operations department with managing weekly transport schedules.
• Other Duties
• As a member of staff to ensure in all matters, you follow and actively promote the club’s mental health policies and practices to ensure an open, non-judgmental and inclusive environment for everyone engaged with the club.
• As a member of staff to ensure that you to adhere to the club’s safeguarding policies and procedures and are committed to our safeguarding values, creating a safe and positive environment for all those who interact with the club.
• Obligation to adhere to the club’s health and safety policy and procedures.
• Responsibility to comply with the Health and Safety at Work etc.

Act 1974, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, and all related Company policies, taking reasonable care for their own safety and that of others, reporting hazards or incidents, following safe systems of work, and co-operating with all training and emergency procedures.

• As a member of staff to ensure in all matters you follow and actively promote the club’s equality policies and practices to ensure a welcoming, safe and inclusive environment for everyone engaged with the club.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Degree in Sport Field or Business Management field (Desirable)
• Experience of working in sports (Desirable)
• Full driving license or ability to travel between venues

Benefits

• Free onsite parking.
• Season ticket and allocation of complimentary/purchased tickets (subject to availability).
• Subsidised lunches and complimentary healthy snacks throughout the day.
• Discounts at the club Superstore.
• Access to Health Cash Plan with Simplyhealth.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Contribution towards eye tests and glasses.
• Discounts and benefits from partners and local businesses.
• Club pension & Life Assurance Scheme.
• Paid parental leave (bank of five days per year).
• Club events or other social events throughout the year run by our club social team.
• Paid volunteer opportunities (2 days per year).
• Paid day’s leave on your birthday.
• About AFC Bournemouth

Having established the start of an exciting new chapter in our long and storied history since a takeover in 2022 by chairman Bill Foley, AFC Bournemouth has seen significant investment committed towards sustaining Premier League status.

The construction of a state‑of‑the‑art training facility alongside the arrival of promising young talent from top clubs around Europe have provided the club with a fantastic platform from which to build its on‑field expectations.

We have placed an importance on maintaining the same focus on family and community that we have proudly displayed over the years, and delivering that engagement with our loyal supporters is a passionate and integrated backroom staff, working closely together to provide a positive and lasting experience for all.

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

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