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COUNTY FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

11:11 AM, Friday, 13 January 12.

Guernsey Football Association LBG is seeking to recruit a Football Development Officer to implement The FA National Game strategy within the Island.

The role encompasses the following areas:

Growth & Retention - increasing and sustaining player participation.

Raising Standards - creating a safe and positive environment.

Better Players - developing better players with a focus on 5 - 11 age groups.

Key Partners - working with Island Sport Partnerships, Schools and Clubs.

Ideally you should be knowledgeable and enthusiastic about local football and have a sound understanding of sports development through appropriate work based training and experience. You should also have excellent communication and organisational skills and have the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Applicants must hold a full driving licence and be able to work evenings and weekends as required.

The post is subject to an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check and validation of given references. The salary will be dependant upon the level of relevant skills and experience the applicant brings to the post.

For a Job Description contact Mike Kinder on 200443 or email Michael.Kinder@guernseyfa.com

To apply please send your CV and covering letter demonstrating how you would meet the demands of the post utilising any previous relevant experience along with details of your current salary and your salary expectation for the role, marked 'Private and Confidential' to:

Chris Schofield, Chairman, Guernsey Football Association LBG, Corbet Field, Grand Fort Road, St Sampsons. GY2 4FG

Closing date for applications is Friday 27th January 2012

The Guernsey Football Association LBG is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.