Dorset County Football Association in partnership with Dorset County Council and The Football Foundation seeks to employ a highly motivated and competent Disability Development Officer. The successful candidate will be responsible for the implementation of the County’s Disability Football Strategy encompassing the following areas:
- Increasing participation in football for individuals with a disability through work with schools, clubs & colleges as well as providing local league opportunities.
- Increasing and supporting the number of coaches, young leaders, officials and volunteers involved in disability football.
- Ensuring that players with a disability progress to their full potential.
- Strategically planning for disability provision and accessing further support from external sources for the delivery of the strategy.
The successful candidate is likely to be of graduate calibre with experience of working in football / sports development and in providing opportunities for individuals with a disability. An understanding of sports equity and disability football structures and pathways is also required.
You will need to be passionate about and committed to the development of disability football at a local level. Candidates must demonstrate both team working skills and the ability to work unsupervised and on their own initiative. Experience of managing projects / events to demonstrate sound organisation and planning is required. Excellent communication, presentation and IT skills will be expected. Applicants must hold a full driving licence and be able / willing to work some evenings and
weekends.
The post is funded by The Football Foundation, The Dorset County Football Association and Dorset County Council and is a three year fixed term post. For further information on the role please phone Gary Knight, County Development Manager, on 01202 688278.
Salary range £22,000 - £24,000
To apply please forward a CV and a covering later with details of your current salary marked ‘Private and Confidential’ to: County Development Manager, Dorset County Football Association Limited, County Ground, Blandford Close, Hamworthy, Poole, Dorset, BH15 4BF, or email gary.knight@dorsetfa.com
The closing date for applications is 5.00 pm Monday 20 July 2009. Interviews will take place on Monday 3 August 2009.
Dorset County FA are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.