JOB ADVERT FOR CORNWALL FA

[Dave Deacon]

Cornwall Football Association - Referee Workforce Officer

Fixed term contract until June 30th 2019 (Post continuation subject to funding)

15 hours per week, hours to be agreed based on full-time salary £21,000 (37.5 hours)

 

This post-holder will report directly to the Governance Manager and will support the implementation and delivery of the Referees section of the Cornwall FA Strategy, with the aim to provide more development opportunities and to enhance the support and guidance to the referee workforce.

The role encompasses the following areas:

· Strategic planning and implementation of effective recruitment and retention strategies for referees that deliver County FA Key Performance Indicators

· Support with the development of Referee workforce volunteers (Observers, Tutors, Mentors, Coaches)

· Provide appropriate guidance to Referees to ensure individuals complete the necessary FA Safeguarding Children and DBS requirements

You need to be passionate about and committed to the development of Referees. You must be able to work under pressure, handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines. In addition you must have experience of Refereeing and/or Referee Development along-side excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to positively influence at all levels, have a proven track record of working with and developing a volunteer workforce. The role will involve travelling around the County so a current driving licence is essential as is being available to work evenings and weekends. A flexible working approach is required which may mean changes to the weekly work pattern. Attending regional/national meetings as required out of county.

As this role involves direct access to young persons under the age of eighteen, within the context of the job or any subsequently related activities or responsibilities, the

successful candidate will undergo a thorough screening process, which will include a

Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure, to ensure their suitability for the role.

A full job description and personal specification can be downloaded at www.cornwallfa.com.

Applications, in the form of a letter of application and full CV should be sent via email to : dawn.aberdeen@cornwallfa.com or by post in an envelope marked ‘private and confidential’ to: Dawn Aberdeen, Cornwall FA, Kernow House, 15 Callywith Gate, Launceston Road, Bodmin, Cornwall. PL31 2RQ

Closing date: Monday 31st July 2017.

Interview date: 15th August (TBC)