Overview
Organisation: Yeovil Town Community Sports Trust
Location: Yeovil, Somerset.
Contract type: Full Time, Permanent. (35 Hours)
Organisation Overview: Yeovil Town Community Sports Trust is a charitable organisation associated with Yeovil Town Football Club, dedicated to engaging and supporting the local community through various sports and educational initiatives. We aim to promote health, well-being, and social inclusion while fostering a strong sense of community pride.
Position Summary
The Football Development Officer will play a pivotal role in the strategic delivery, management, and growth of the Trust’s female football and participation pathway. The post-holder will lead on Post-16 girls football, Talent ID provision, Soccer Schools, and Girls Training Centres, while also supporting Yeovil Town FC home matchdays through community and football operations. The role requires a highly motivated football professional with strong leadership, recruitment, and organisational skills, capable of driving participation, performance, and progression across multiple programmes. The successful candidate will be able to perform and achieve targets within a pressurised professional football environment.
Key Responsibilities
1. Post-16 Girls Programme – Head Coach & Recruitment Lead
o Act as Head Coach for the Post-16 Girls Football Programme, planning and delivering high-quality coaching sessions aligned to the club philosophy.
o Design and implement individual training programmes to support player development and progression.
o Lead on player identification, recruitment, and retention, working closely with schools, colleges, grassroots clubs, and partner organisations in order to achieve recruitment targets.
o Monitor and support player welfare, attendance, and academic balance in partnership with education providers.
o Manage fixtures, matchday operations, and performance analysis.
o Support player pathways into elite football, higher education, or employment.
2. Talent ID Centre – Management & Recruitment
o Lead the management and operational delivery of the Talent ID Centres.
o Plan and deliver structured Talent ID sessions in line with the YTFC Performance Centre.
o Coordinate player scouting, trials, and selection processes.
o Recruit, support, and manage sessional coaches involved in Talent ID delivery.
o Maintain accurate player records, reports, and progression data.
o Establish strong links with grassroots clubs, schools, and academies to strengthen the talent pipeline.
o Lead on the planning, delivery, and growth of YTCST Soccer Schools (holiday courses and camps).
o Design engaging, inclusive, and age-appropriate coaching programmes.
o Recruit, train, and manage casual and sessional coaching staff.
o Ensure all Soccer Schools operate to high standards of safeguarding, health & safety, and customer experience.
o Support marketing, bookings, and engagement strategies to maximise participation and income.
o Monitor budgets, attendance figures, and programme outcomes.
3. Girls Training Centres – Management & Recruitment
o Manage the Girls Training Centre programme, including session planning, staffing, and logistics.
o Lead on player recruitment and retention, ensuring clear progression routes within the women and girl’s football pathway.
o Oversee coach deployment and quality assurance across sessions.
o Support player development reviews and communication with parents/guardians.
o Work collaboratively to align Girls Training Centres with Talent ID and Post-16 provision.
4. Yeovil Town FC Matchday Support (Home Games)
o Provide operational and football-related support on Yeovil Town FC home matchdays.
o Assist with community activations, player mascots, guard of honour, half-time activities, and fan engagement initiatives.
o Support coordination of staff, volunteers, and participants on matchdays.
o Ensure a positive, safe, and professional experience for all participants.
General Responsibilities
* Act as an ambassador for Yeovil Town Community Sports Trust at all times.
* Contribute to Trust-wide projects, funding outputs, and reporting requirements.
* Ensure compliance with safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion policies.
* Maintain up-to-date coaching qualifications, DBS, and FA safeguarding certificates.
* Work evenings, weekends, and school holidays as required.
* Carry out any other duties commensurate with the role.
Qualifications and Skills
* Bachelor's degree in Sports Coaching, Sports Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
* Proven experience in office administration, preferably in a community or sports-based organisation.
* Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software applications.
* Knowledge of financial administration and budget management is desirable.
* Understanding of the role and the sports industry is advantageous.
* Commitment to the values of Yeovil Town Community Sports Trust.
Requirements to Start Immediately
* UEFA B coaching qualification.
* Valid DBS check (In date: 2 years).
* 2x valid References from previous roles.
* FA emergency first aid certificate (In date).
* Full UK driving licence.
Candidates meeting these requirements will be well-equipped to take on the role of Football Development Officer and contribute significantly to the development and success of football programs within the organisation.
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