Vacancy – Central Football: Football Development Officer
The Central Football Federation is seeking applicants for the position of Football Development Officer for Whanganui and surrounding areas.
This full time position will play a vital role in developing players and coaches during the rollout of a national plan which aims to build further on the quality of the football experience throughout New Zealand.
The successful applicant will manage and deliver skills coaching, talent centres and will scout for new talent.
Responsibilities include initiatives in areas ranging from guiding a young player’s first kicks, through development of skills in junior programmes, to talent identification and elite development of the best youth players in the region.
A key role is supporting clubs to provide higher quality services to their members. The successful applicant will work with a set number of clubs in a defined area and have the challenge of making improvements in all areas of player, coach and game development. Training and support of volunteers is part of the role as is working closely with the Operations Managers and other development staff in building the game across the Federation.
Applicants should have at least three years experience in player and coach development and be able to demonstrate skills in working with professional staff, volunteers and other stakeholders and customers. Communication and team skills are important. A recognised NZ Football coaching qualification is required and recent Coach Educator qualification preferred.
The Central Football Federation has experienced unprecedented growth in recent years and this position offers a wonderful opportunity to join a friendly and committed team in continuing this successful momentum in the years ahead.
A full job description is below and candidates should respond in the first instance by post with a full CV and covering letter to:
Brett Angell
Football Development Manager
Central Football
PO Box 3262
Hawke’s Bay Mail Centre
Napier 4142
or by email to brett@centralfootball.co.nz
