Belles Player Development Lead in Doncaster

Purpose of the post: Successful implementation of the Player Performance Plan with specific focus on the technical and tactical programmes to ensure that players within the programme are able to reach their potential. Positively work within the multi-disciplinary team to best support the junior programme to effectively support the growth and development of the female team.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop an elite environment for the progression and development of young female footballers, promoting the club’s philosophy, vision and culture at all times.
• Adopt a multi-disciplinary approach and communication to ensure the well-being and holistic development of the ETC players.
• Prepare, deliver and record the coaching programme, including all coaching sessions in relation to the technical and individual player development syllabus, aligned to the first-team philosophy.
• Monitor and report on the achievement of performance targets and progress, providing initial line management to part-time coaches within the ETC programme.
• Support and oversee the management of each player by identifying and implementing long, medium and short-term goals.
• Manage the transition of players that play and train between phases and teams, along with progression through the age groups.
• Conduct reviews with all U18 players with a multi-disciplinary approach, working closely with medical, sports science, analysis and education departments.
• Support the board, managing, supervision and development of the coaching staff, maintaining the highest professional standards at all times.
• Provide regular updates on all coaching activity and player progress to the board.
• Organise and take part in continued professional development events for full and part-time coaches across the group.
• Ensure all administration work is completed accurately and within the time scale in conjunction with the ETC Centre Manager.
• Build relationships/partnerships that will enhance the group and club.
• Ensure all six week reviews are completed for the allocated age groups.
• Take an active role in ensuring that all aspects of players’ lives are in accordance with safeguarding and welfare policies.
• Maintain UEFA Qualifications and Emergency First Aid Qualification.
• Work closely with the FA Club Support Officer.
• Organise additional fixtures, where appropriate, for the development of the players.
• Ensure safeguarding standards are met and maintained.
• Keep own knowledge and skills up-to-date.
• Encourage good practice by promoting and championing the safeguarding policy and procedures.
• Ensure all policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Active participation in continued professional development.
• Devote full attention and ability to fulfilment of the duties required by the role.
• Work closely, maintain good relationships and collaborative working practices.

About The Candidate

• Person specification:
• Be punctual and prepared for all meetings.
• Clear and respectful communication with peers and customers.
• Keeping to deadlines set by your line manager or senior management.
• Our values:
• We are proud of our work and our working environment(s).
• We are passionate about everything we do.
• We are high performing in everything we do.
• We move forward as one as a group of staff and organisation.
• Character specification:
• Embody high energy, enthusiasm and humility.
• Being customer focused in providing the best supporter or client experience possible.
• Perform all assigned tasks efficiently and in a timely manner.
• Flexibility in doing things differently to improve efficiency.
• Able to communicate effectively and confidentially individually and in group situations.
• Listen and respect other people’s views and opinions.
• Can develop open and effective relationships with all colleagues.
• Awareness of the impact of own behaviours on others and is able to modify approach or style to achieve results.

About The Club

Important information: The above mentioned duties and responsibilities should be regarded as neither exclusive nor exhaustive as the post holder may be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and responsibilities, commensurate with the grading of the post, without changing the general character of the post. Applicants must hold a full driving licence. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure up to date documentation is provided to Club Doncaster.

About Club Doncaster: Club Doncaster is the elite brand of sporting organisations working to support and strive forward our community. We work with a culture that promotes unity, creativity and aspiration to promote success – this is why we are Club Doncaster. We look for people with passion, honesty and who embrace a challenge on a daily basis, with the energy and passion to strive forward and prove each day.

Safeguarding: Club Doncaster takes its safeguarding responsibility very seriously. This means recruiting the correct people for Club Doncaster. We acknowledge our clear responsibility to safeguard children and vulnerable groups in our care, and have policies and guidelines to ensure this. The successful candidate will have to complete an Enhanced DBS check before starting employment with the club.

Equal Opportunities: Club Doncaster is an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable. Our Recruitment and Selection Policy, Code of Conduct, Diversity & Equality Policy, Equal Opportunities Policy and Right to work in UK Policy are available to all applicants on request.