Football Participation Co-ordinator - Shropshire FA

Job purposes:

·To support delivery of The FA National Game Strategy and the Shropshire Football Association Business Strategy.
·To support England Football Accredited Clubs to become more sustainable through engagement with the Thriving Community Club framework, alignment of support services and multi-stakeholder collaboration.
·To support, service and develop England Football Accredited clubs to grow and sustain opportunities whilst providing a quality experience for all players across all pathways.
·To contribute to the effective implementation of The FA's Safeguarding Operating Standard for County FAs.
·To support the adoption of FA technology systems across grassroots football.
·To comply with FA rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidance that are in place from time to time.

Responsibilities:

• Promote and assist England Football Accredited Clubs with their annual renewal process.
• Deliver exceptional customer support to volunteers using FA Technology systems, particularly the Club Portal, to ensure Accredited criteria is maintained throughout the year.
• Support England Football Accredited Clubs with writing and implementing development plans to help realise their ambitions.
• Develop and implement localised incentives and rewards for England FootballAccredited Clubs.
• Target new development initiatives and pathway growth towards the network of Accredited Clubs to provide more opportunities for people to play and enjoy football within these environments.
• Promote positive behaviour in youth football and support with FA national campaigns and interventions.
• Support delivery of the CPD, liaising with key stakeholders to meet the needs of the game.
• Provide administration and assist in the organising of referee and coaching programmes, festivals, activities, events and communications.
• Work in partnership with the participation department to support the recruitment, retention and development of referees
• Support club and league volunteers with football development programmes and provide updates where necessary.
• Update the website and social media accounts ensuring that they remain a central resource for the dissemination of information to all stakeholders.
• Provide administration support to safeguarding programmes, activities, events and communications.
• Provide local marketing support to dedicated FA campaigns.
• Execute tasks as required to meet the Associations changing priorities.
• Contribute to ensuring that safeguarding and equality are embedded throughout the Shropshire FA and grassroots football.
• Collaborate with the Designated Safeguarding Officer in all matters involving under-18s and adults at risk within club development programmes.