TITLE: Assistant Co-Ordinator for SETU Novus Player Development Programme
REPORTING TO: Co-Ordinator for SETU Novus Player Development Programme/
SETU ARENA COMMERCIAL SPORTS MANAGER
THE JOB:
Waterford/Wexford Education Training Board (WWETB) provides a wide range of training courses for those who are entering the labour market for the first time and those who wish to upskill and/or change their career path.
The SETU Novus Player Development Programme is a Local Training Initiative (LTI) that was developed by SETU Novus in cooperation with the WWETB. It incorporates the use of full-time football training to engage people in QQI accredited education with qualified and experienced tutors and coaches.
SETU Novus and WWETB have teamed up to deliver a programme targeted at early school leavers, secondary school graduates and those in receipt of payment from the Department of Social Protection, male and female, who may also be aspiring young football players.
Main Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Co-ordinator for SETU Novus Player Development Programme/SETU Arena Commercial Sports Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
· To assist in the coordination the promotion and implementation of a full-time programme
· Support the coordinator to develop, review and evaluate the programme in consultation with the learners, (WWETB), FAI, staff, external tutors and other Stakeholders
· To assist with the recruitment of participants for the programme to include liaising with local community groups to identify future course participants
· To assist with the delivery of the centre programme, including curriculum development, discipline, administration of certification procedures, organisation of work experience, networking with other co-ordinators and centres, and organisation of guidance and counselling support
· To assist the coordinator to manage the procurement of supplies and services required for the day to day running of the programme.
· To assist the coordinator to plan, monitor and oversee all education and training activities as assigned
· Assist in the budgeting and financial management within the framework of the WWETB
· To assist with ensuring training complies with TQAS, QQI, ITEC quality assurance
· Assist with the supervision of staff, staff development, team formation and leadership
· Assist with identify QQI accreditation opportunities and facilitate learners in pursuing and achieving a major QQI award
· Assist with the responsibility of overall management of course tutors
· To undertake such other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE/SKILL SET:
The ideal candidate will have:
● A relevant recognised third level academic qualification.
● Track record of working with male and female learners over the age of 16, from marginalised and socioeconomically disadvantaged areas, and those with behavioural challenges.
● Experience of delivering and of coordinating the delivery of QQI modules at Level 5 by external staff to groups of 16-24 learners.
● Proficient in football coaching with relevant qualifications.
● Familiar with and have experience of the WWETB TQAS and managing QQI accreditation
● Competence in IT systems incl. MS Teams, MS Office, social media for course promotion
● A knowledge of local and regional football structures and professional player pathways
● Have an understanding of the promotion of Social Inclusion through Sport.
● A knowledge of the role of the local statutory and voluntary sectors in relation to sports development
● Have An understanding of the National Framework of Qualifications, FAI Player Development Pathway and Coach Education Pathway, FAI Strategic Plans and Reviews
● A proven qualification in and track record of athletic development, particularly at UEFA A coaching level.
● Have a recognised training qualification
Possess good verbal and written communication
Pay: €35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bike to work scheme
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work authorisation:
Work Location: In person
