FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
MANAWATU
(Player, Coach and Game Development)
The Central Football Federation is seeking applicants for the position of Football Development Officer for
Manawatu 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 five 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 [email protected]
Closing date for applications is 5.00pm Friday 20 January 2017.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position:
Reports to:
Last Reviewed
Football Development Officer
Federation Football Development Manager
January 2017
Direct Reports: 0.0
FTE:
1.0
PURPOSE
To deliver strategies that grow the game of Futsal across the Federation boundaries.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
External
Internal
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Clubs
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Chief Executive Officer
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Schools
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Fustal Development Manager
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Referee Development Officer
Federations
NZF
RST’s
Private Providers
Football Development Manager
Football Development Officers
Women’s Football Development Officers
Futsal Development Officers
Regional Operations Managers
FEDERATION PLANNING
Coordinates, develops and implements the Federation Coach, Player and Game Development component
of the Whole of Football Plan (WOFP) and is accountable for the delivery of the work programme in their
region/area.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITES SPECIFIC TO THE ROLE
The role entails working within a defined area and involves focussing on the development of structures,
systems and processes to support an improvement in the quality of standards across all areas of the gameplayer/coach and game development. The role broadly covers:
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Contributing to the development of high quality player pathways in football from recreational and
participation opportunities at a Federation Football Centre, regional and national competitive level
competition through to national and international age group elite players.
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Providing more and better opportunities to improve club/school current practice and to strengthen
their capability in coach development delivery to achieve these improvements.
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Increasing the opportunities to experience high quality football development programmes across all
areas of the game that will improve technical playing standards.
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Creating a culture for coaching excellence in clubs and schools by delivering the Federation Plans for
high quality coach development opportunities.
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Increasing the opportunities to experience high quality football development programmes across all
areas of the game that will improve technical playing standards.
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Implementing the National TID Model as per regional WOFP meeting KPI’s.
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Implementing and delivering the Football in Schools Programme to broaden the player base and
increase the number of Fustal opportunities available in schools.
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Working with the Football Development Manager in setting and delivering to the agreed KPI’s.
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Working with the Injury Prevention team to support the roll out of FIFA 11+ workshops.
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Undertaking any other duties as may be required from time to time by the Football Development
Manager on an as required basis.
Implementing the Junior Framework and Junior Quality Mark as per regional WOFP, meeting KPI’s.
Increasing capability, quality and effectiveness of football provision across the game.
Implementing and delivering recreational products in the community pathways to broaden the
player base and increase the number of football opportunities.
Working with the Referee Development Officer in develop an effective referee workforce to officiate
at all levels of the game - junior, youth and senior.
Contributing to and implementing strategies to improve the quality and quantity of football provision
by clubs and schools. With respect to ‘quality’ the focus is on supporting clubs and schools to
provide players with a better service in areas such as communication and information technology,
administration processes, competition structures and formats, volunteer capability and facilities. The
quantity aspect of the role involves working with clubs and schools to establish football opportunities
as well as ensuring facilities can cope with the demands of competition and training.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Football Development Officers will be generalists in their field and have a good understanding of the
processes underpinning the development of players and coaches at both grassroots and elite levels as well
as how to support clubs and schools in providing a higher quality service to its members and students
respectively.
Leadership and Management Competencies
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Is able to gain the commitment from stakeholders to achieve NZ Football and Federation Whole of
Football Plan outcomes.
Provides leadership and mentoring to the local stakeholders so that agreed plans, policies and
procedures are in place and monitored for all Player development activities.
Actively leads and develops others, and provides a clear sense of direction to colleagues and
stakeholders in the areas of player development, coaching and talent development.
Identifies opportunities aligned to player development strategies.
Contributes to the collective leadership and management of Federation development and takes
collective responsibility for strategic decisions made by Federation management.
Actively and visibly supports the Federation Chief Executive Officer and Federation/NZ Football related
Managers.
Is a team player – work with, and through, people to achieve results.
Communicates with peers, staff and stakeholders openly and honestly, in a way that promotes trust
and understanding and which builds relationships.
Is a “doer” – leads by personal example to prioritise effort, seeks innovative solutions to problems and
achieves results.
Motivates others in the Federation to achieve a culture of excellence.
Operational Accountability
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Accepts accountability for all tasks and targets that are agreed for Player Development.
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Is able to make tough decisions and take responsibility for the outcomes.
Relationship Management
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Presents a credible image and inspires confidence in a decisive way.
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Demonstrates excellent communication skills and skill at promoting and selling ideas to others.
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Ensures that people are treated with respect in all activities.
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Is able to build and maintain positive working relationships with people at all levels within the football
sector, including forming successful relationships with key stakeholders and influencers both within and
outside of Federation.
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Is a role model for other staff and stakeholders.
Experience
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At least 3 years experience in the area of player and coach Development.
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Preferably Sport Development or Management experience.
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Proven experience in working with professional staff.
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Experience in working in partnership with volunteers.
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Experience in developing and delivering plans.
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Experience in successfully and positively working with diverse stakeholders and/or customers.
Knowledge
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A recognised football coaching qualification and preferably a recent Coach Educator qualification.
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Very good understanding of football and the club structures in New Zealand.
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Preferably, educational qualifications which demonstrate management capability.
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A thorough knowledge of grassroots concepts and their application, including trends in grassroots
development.
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Preferably sports management or related qualifications.
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An understanding of sports science including LTPD principles specific for football.
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An understanding of the wider social and political context in which Federation operates.
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An understanding of the place of football in New Zealand.
Skills
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Strong leadership and team development abilities, and an ability to motivate skilled professional staff in
a performance focussed environment.
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Very good communication and presentation skills.
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An ability to work unsupervised and take ownership of problems.
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Well developed human resource management skills.
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Strong time management and organisational skills.
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Embraces change positively and actively seeks new and improved ways to do things.
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Ability to effectively sell initiatives within and outside of the sport.
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Strong IT skills.