Principal Accountabilities / Responsibilities

Growth and Retention

• Work with Partner Club and other clubs to develop programmes to sustain and grow the player / team base of mini soccer, youth, 11v11, disability and women & girls football
• Analyse teams, leagues and participation data available, to increase capacity, fill gaps and identify potential growth areas in provision
• Develop and support leagues in order to provide the most appropriate club competition structure locally
• Support and build links between local authorities, Derbyshire County Community Trust, schools, colleges and FA Charter Standard Clubs
• Assist junior clubs seeking FA Charter accreditation
• Assist clubs with a range of training and support services
• Provide an introduction to football in schools to develop intra / inter school football
• Source additional investment that will support / compliment the objectives of the Centre's work towards the development of clubs and leagues
• Support the development of casual football
• Organise and operate on-site football coaching sessions
• Organise and manage a range of football festivals/competitions aimed at all levels and abilities

Raising Standards and Improve Behaviour

• Support clubs in achieving the FA Charter Standard award including support around the annual health check
• Develop a network of high quality FA Charter Standard Clubs
• Support the implementation and delivery of 'Respect'

Better Players

• Support, resource and monitor the player pathway for male and female players and strengthen the pathway by investing in appropriate competition structures, clubs and coaches
• Analyse and monitor existing coaching provision within clubs to support the development of a coach education programme that seeks to improve coaching locally

Running the Game

• Support the development of the local plan and support the FA's National Game Strategy and the Derbyshire County FA's Strategy 2018 – 2021.

Workforce

• Support the development and delivery of a coach education programme and continued professional development in conjunction with the Derbyshire FA.
• Develop and invest in young leaders and volunteers through the Football Futures Programme
• Support the recruitment, retention and development of volunteers
• Work with the Derbyshire FA Referees Development Officer to support the recruitment, retention and development of Referees

Facilities

• Comply with the National Football Facilities Strategy 2018 – 2021
• Ensure the facilities are maintained to the correct standard
• Work to provide a consistent service at the Centre

Marketing, PR and Communications

• Support grassroots clubs to promote the game
• Support the delivery of targeted FA Campaigns
• Positively raise the profile of local football at the Centre
• Utilise data and good practice examples to positively promote the game with / through partners and media outlets