Job Description
Impact, on and off the pitch...
We are excited to be searching for a Men's Player Education and Welfare Officer to join us on a Casual basis. You will organise, facilitate and deliver an outstanding learning environment in all scheduled education sessions with England Development team players whilst they are on England international duty.
What You'll Do?
* Set up and organise all player education equipment for the duration of the camp or tournament.
* Print and organise all player education tasks ahead of each learning session.
* Ensure that all scheduled education sessions are delivered and supported whilst on camp, and to lead on this delivery.
* Provide flexible educational support, tailored to player's individual needs.
* Collate feedback and share with all education providers, club education staff, and parents / carers on player's progress, and where appropriate liaise with key stakeholders if required during the camp. Ensure that this feedback is completed within 2 days of the camp or tournament finishing.
* To be the designated Welfare Officer whilst on camp. Support the MDT to ensure that the player's welfare and safeguarding policy is upheld, with a focus on pastoral care throughout the camp duration.
* Work with the Team Manager and Head Coach to support supplementary organised activities i.e. life skills, cultural workshops, or educational visits.
* Attend at least one MDT planning meeting before each camp, and one MDT review meeting post-event to ensure appropriate handover and transfer of information from FA staff to event staff and vice versa.
* Support with off camp projects and stakeholder communication as required and directed.
* Respect the England team elite performance environment at all times.
* Undertake any other reasonable duties or additional tasks as directed by the Player Education Coordinator or other FA staff.
* Executes additional tasks as required in order to meet FA Group changing priorities.
* Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety and wellbeing can be maintained.
* As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.
What You'll Need?
Essentially for the role:
* Safeguarding and Welfare Expertise: A thorough understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures, including The FA's Safeguarding Children Policy and Procedures.
* Relevant Qualifications: Teaching Qualification (PGCE, QTS, or equivalent) is essential. Additional desirable qualifications include Elite Athlete Wellbeing course, Player Care equivalency, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Certification.
* Experience in Welfare Roles: Prior experience in a welfare/pastoral position within a football or sports setting is essential.
* Understanding of Football Development Programmes: Knowledge of The Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP) is desirable
Beneficial to also have:
* Education programmes: working knowledge of BTEC Sport Performance and Excellence, Sporting Excellence Professional (SEP) Apprenticeship Standard.
* Collaboration with Stakeholders: Proven ability to work collaboratively with coaches, parents, and external agencies to support player welfare and development.
* Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication abilities to effectively interact with players, staff, parents, and external partners. This includes the ability to present information clearly and handle confidential matters discreetly.
* Organisational Skills: Exceptional organisational abilities to manage multiple responsibilities, such as scheduling meetings, maintaining records, and coordinating educational initiatives.
* IT Proficiency: Competence in using standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite) and familiarity with databases or case management systems used for tracking player welfare and development.
* Analytical Skills: Ability to assess situations, evaluate risks, and make informed decisions to ensure the safety and well-being of players.
What's in it for you?
We pride ourselves in offering a competitive rate of pay as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role.
We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, and by doing this we offer top-of-the-range facilities across two core business locations. We have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English football. We are also delighted to have a world-class Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders.
We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work.
We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.
As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.