JOB DESCRIPTION: National Football Development Coordinator (women and girls )

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1 AoC Sport is the lead membership organisation for college sport and physical activity and is an Association of Colleges (AoC) subsidiary company. AoC Sport encourages and supports every student to participate in sport and physical activity as an integrated part of their college experience. Offering a range of specialist advice, training and events, AoC Sport champions a whole-organisation, cross-curricular approach to physical activity, which results in dynamic college communities, healthy students and an economic boost to the bottom line. AoC Sport was formed following the merger of British Colleges Sport (BCS), the nglish Colleges Football Association (CFA) and the Association of Colleges (AoC) sport policy team in August The CFA brand was retained and now represents AoC Sport s football delivery arm as part of the long-term successful partnership with The Football Association. Association of Colleges (AoC) exists to represent and promote the interests of colleges and provide members with professional support services. As such, we aim to be the authoritative voice of colleges based on credible analysis, research, advocacy and consultation with colleges and the first choice destination for guidance and advice for members. AoC was established in 1996 by colleges themselves as a voice for further education and higher education delivered in colleges at national and regional level. Our membership includes General and Specialist Further ducation colleges and Sixth Form colleges in ngland and we work with other college associations via the UK Council of colleges AoC's structure includes a busy national office in London, an active network of nine regional offices and a wide range of member networks, through which staff and Governors inform and shape AoC policy and activity. JOB SCRIPTION: National Football evelopment Coordinator (women and girls ) Job Purpose: Coordinate programmes and deliver activities which directly support the delivery of strategic objectives relating to Women and Girls F Football in the CFA Strategy and The FA Women s Football Strategy. This includes the coordination of the Women s Football Apprentices, Girls Football Youth Sport Award and Activator Training; working in close partnership with key stakeholders. 1 P a g e Job Title: National Football evelopment Coordinator (Women and Girls )

2 epartment / irectorate AoC Sport Reports To National Football evelopment Manager People Management Monetary Responsibility xternal Key Contacts Internal Key Contacts irect Reports: None Indirect Reports: None Budget / Revenue Generation: None Risk Management: Financial: when monitoring monthly budget updates relating to women and girls football expenditure as agreed by the National Football evelopment Manager. Reputational: when dealing with AoC Sport stakeholders and coordinating national projects in partnership with The FA The Football Association, National Participation Manager College Football Hubs and member colleges National partners County Football Associations Sport ngland Youth Sports Trust CFA Committee AoC Sport Colleagues (across Football evelopment, Competitions, Policy, Sport evelopment, xecutive Team) All AoC Staff Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities: 1. Administer The Women s Football Apprentice Programme across selected College Football Hubs, coordinate National Apprentice training and support the empowerment of this network to grow women s and girls football by 1500 by June Coordinate training for 1000 female Activators and volunteers working to develop the women & girls game through F Football Hubs in partnership with The FA by June Support the AoC Sport and The FA to enhance the women s & girls offer through F Football Hubs by developing appropriate resources and effective communications 2 P a g e Job Title: National Football evelopment Coordinator (Women and Girls )

3 4. Liaise with Youth Sport Trust and The Football Association to engage up to 25 colleges in the delivery of the Youth Sport Award developing 990 female leaders by June Support FA Girls Football Week across the sector to increase and retain participation rates sitting as part of The FA Girls Football Week project group 6. Support AoC Sport to identify and develop suitable partnerships that support the delivery and development of the women s & girls game 7. Support the promotion of good practice, raise awareness of women s football and galvanise support of F Football Hubs and key stakeholders to develop this area of the game 8. Monitor and evaluate the annual impact of F Football Hubs on the strategic priorities of AoC Sport and The FA relating to women s and girls football 9. Liaise with the AoC Sport competitions team and AoC Sport Project Officer to monitor the growth women s football in 11v11 affiliated football and flexi-leagues 10. Support work across the wider areas of football development specific to women s football 11. Any other duties that may reasonably be requested by the National Football evelopment Manager. PRSON SPCIFICATION Competencies Competency Min Level for the job (Level 0-4) ffective behavioural examples (taken from the Core Competency Framework) Working with others 1 Relates well to people from all backgrounds and levels and treats everyone with respect Gives constructive and timely feedback to colleagues and seeks it in return Builds rapport Is consistently helpful, positive and collaborative ngages with others to better understand their requirements and 3 P a g e Job Title: National Football evelopment Coordinator (Women and Girls )

4 develops appropriate solutions Communicating with others 2 Presents information which influences and has a positive impact on audiences. ngages and shares information with colleagues, internal and external audiences to support agrees courses of action. Influencing 1 Gives and receives constructive feedback. Seeks timely clarification to verify own understanding Supports team members and partners working on the same or related work objectives. Making effective decisions 1 Tailors own work practices Shows initiative and is willing to take decisions within the accepted parameters of the role Shares appropriate and timely information with others Recognises when to refer up to more senior colleagues Analysing and interpreting information 1 Interprets methods used for gathering and summarising data Recognises problems with their remit Interprets basic written information Attentive to detail Follows guidance to identify issues Planning and organising 2 nsures delivery against plans and forecasts accurately Uses project management techniques to deliver projects to plan and to budget Identifies and uses equipment, facilities, staff resources effectively and ensures that the appropriate systems are in place to deliver results eadlines are met, prioritising effectively when issues or timescales conflict 4 P a g e Job Title: National Football evelopment Coordinator (Women and Girls )

5 Taking personal responsibility Upholding ethics and values Coping with pace, setbacks and change 2 Promotes and upholds standards emonstrates full commitment to the AoC, complies with standards and rules Builds team spirit and proactively nips conflict in the bud 2 Maintains a positive outlook at work emonstrates passion for the work Values diversity and all it brings 2 Is quick and effective in dealing promptly with emergencies Makes positive use of pressure and maintains own feelings Grasps change, accepts situations and takes the opportunity to practise new skills/techniques Additional Requirements escription ssential esirable ducation/ Qualifications/ Professional Bodies GCS nglish GCS grade C and above or equivalent ducated to degree level or equivalent work or industry sector experience Knowledge Skills and xperience Knowledge of the key strategic objectives in the CFA Strategy and FA Women s Football Strategy xperience of working on projects to agreed budgets and deadlines ffective written and verbal communication skills with excellent nglish grammar and attention to detail Computer confident, proactive and enjoys learning new IT systems, with intermediate skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, xcel and PowerPoint xperience of organising sports events / training events xcellent organisational and administrative skills ffective interpersonal skills with the ability to work with others and build positive working partnerships emonstrates knowledge of College Sport and Sport 5 P a g e Job Title: National Football evelopment Coordinator (Women and Girls )

6 evelopment Basic awareness of safeguarding policy/procedures for working with Children and Young People Knowledge and skills in providing and promoting proactive customer support services Proven track record of working across multi organisational teams to effectively deliver business and performance objectives Knowledge of the College Football Hub model xperience of working in the Further ducation sector xperience of working / volunteering in women s and girls football Attributes Resilient with the ability to remain calm and productive under pressure xcellent presentation, communication and interpersonal skills and professionalism iligent with strong attention to detail xcellent time and task management skills Highly self-motivated with ability to work independently Flexible with positive outcome focused approach to problem solving Assertive when required with a friendly and helpful disposition Tactful and diplomatic when dealing with sensitive matters emonstrates respect for equality of opportunity and diversity, and works to promote an inclusive work environment emonstrates respect for equality of opportunity & diversity and works to actively promote an inclusive work environment & good working relationships amongst staff Actively works to support and develop others emonstrates an interest in Further ducation emonstrates commitment to own learning and continuous improvement through training and development emonstrates an interest in promoting and passion for women s and girls football Acknowledgement This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of the work performance by employees within this post. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications / experience required by employees assigned to the role. These may be subject to future amendments following appropriate consultation 6 P a g e Job Title: National Football evelopment Coordinator (Women and Girls )