Player Development Lead

About The Role

Forest Green Rovers Football Club are excited to recruit an Emerging Talent Centres (ETC) Player Development Lead. The successful candidate will contribute to the long‑term development of coaches and players within Forest Green Rovers ETC.

• Have responsibility for delivery of the ETC Coaching Curriculum, ensuring the curriculum is consistently delivered in line with the Playing Philosophy and Coaching Philosophy.
• Be responsible for designing the Club’s continued professional development programme (CPD), using internal and external professionals.
• In conjunction with each of the Club’s coaches, plan, deliver and monitor the delivery of individual development plans for each such coach.
• In conjunction with the Designated Safeguarding Officer, ensure all policies, practices and procedures relating to safeguarding of young people are implemented.
• Ensure the oversight of ETC Coaches to ensure the same messages are being disseminated throughout the coaching team, working together to write and deliver coaching programmes.
• Attend ETC fixtures.
• Monitor and plan the development of all players in the ETC to ensure they are getting stretched and challenged accordingly.

This is a part‑time, permanent position (6 hours per week) based onsite at FGR, located at The New Lawn in Stroud, Gloucestershire.

• UEFA B Licence
• EFAiF
• Enhanced DBS clearance
• FA Safeguarding Certificate
• Understanding of the ETC Audit process

• A team player who is passionate about coach and player development
• Values holistic development of people
• Drives high standards and can challenge constructively
• Can deal with adversity with a positive attitude and is adaptable
• Be empathetic to coaches and young players
• Possess exceptional organisation and communication skills

• UEFA A Licence
• Coach Education Qualification
• D1 Minibus Driving License
• Previous coaching experience
• Competent using various platforms including ASA tool, Teamworks and Hudl

We are an equal opportunities employer and committed to ensuring that all are treated fairly and with respect, regardless of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, sex or sexual orientation.

FGR are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment fully. And as an organisation we are committed to supporting staff development in this area.