Arlesey Town Football Club, founded in 1891, is a proud semi‑professional football club with a long history of excellence. The club holds significant achievements, including winning the FA Vase in 1995, being Southern League Central Division Champions in the 2010-11 season, and securing the Southern League Cup in 2012. The club is committed to fostering passion, talent, and dedication in football at every level. Our aim is to continue enriching the sports culture of Arlesey and providing a platform for players, staff, and supporters to excel.
Role Description
* To co‑coordinate all first team football activities for the club to ensure that all players and off‑field staff are provided with the highest level of support to enable them to compete and perform at the highest level.
* Identify quality, and appoint appropriate personnel to the first team, and coaching staff, liaising with the Football Secretary to complete necessary administration processes in full.
* To work within an agreed and concise player budget, working closely with the clubs Treasurer to manage those finances.
* Assist in the planning and delivery of training sessions, making sure that the team are suitably prepared for matchdays.
* To provide support to the Chairman and Committee to assist in the efficient operation of the Club. Communicating effectively at all times to build strong working relationships.
* Help to formulate and deliver the club’s vision on and off the field, to embody the values that the club wishes to project.
* Work closely with youth and development personnel, to have a good understanding of the club’s home‑grown talent, and help to create a way of playing which forms the fabric of the club’s DNA.
* Identify opposition and assist in the organisation of pre‑season friendlies.
* Attend Committee meetings and AGMs upon request when necessary, giving regular progress reports.
* Perform any media duties asked of them, including post/pre match interviews, fulfilling club social media commitments, and comply with press, radio and TV requests.
* Oversee all opposition scouting as part of matchday preparations.
* Ensure all training and matchday equipment is well maintained and available as required by the team and/or League.
* Ensure equipment, e.g., kit and footballs owned by Club are retained by Club at all times.
* Coordinate submission of team selections to Football Secretary prior to each match.
* Comply with all Health and Safety regulations and requirements within the club.
* Assist with Community Engagement initiatives and projects requested by the Chairman, to help strengthen the club’s brand and increase its community value.
* To build a rapport with our valued supporters and members.
This job description is not an exhaustive depiction of all duties and responsibilities that you may be asked to undertake. Other tasks and areas of remit may evolve and present themselves when carrying out this role.
General Club Accountabilities
* To comply with all club policies, including health and safety, data regulations and other legal, ethical, and social requirements.
* To build and maintain good working relationships amongst players, coaching staff volunteers, Committee Members, Trustees, sponsors and supporters, whilst helping to sustain and enhance the club’s reputation.
* To keep confidential any information gained regarding the club and its personnel, to protect the professional integrity of the business.
A leader with who is able to inspire others to reach their maximum potential. Able to understand how to motivate their players and staff, and appreciate their individual skills/strengths. Good communication is paramount at all times.
Experience
A proven track record of 1st Team Management at Step 5 or above. Must be tactically astute and have experience in using data to analyse and implement strategy for improvement. It would be preferable if the applicant had some experience in working with a limited budget, working with our youth setup and Development squads to create a pathway to the 1st Team. Previous involvement in working with young players would be of huge interest. A good knowledge of the game at this level and location, and positive relationships with clubs and players in the area, which would naturally be of considerable use. Any experience or ability to help the club generate additional partnerships and sponsorships through existing affiliations, or through the willingness to explore new ones.
Qualifications
FA Coaching Level 1 – Essential
UEFA C License or above – Desirable
Accessibility and Inclusion
We are eager to help support any of our staff, volunteers or players with access requirements and/or consider themselves to have a disability of any kind. We would welcome a conversation around what we can do to make reasonable adjustments to the role and their responsibilities, to ensure they could still bring value to this role and the wider club.
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