Job Title: Academy Player Care Rotherham United Football Club

Department: Academy

Location: AESSEAL New York Stadium, Rotherham

Line Manager: Academy Manager

Salary: DOE

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week, will involve some evenings & weekend working

Contract Length: Permanent

Roles and Responsibilities

· To implement a Player Care programme for all players across the three phases of the Academy to provide the best possible care, support and development so that can maximise their potential both on and off the pitch.

· Design, develop and implement a player induction process for newly registered players into the Academy as well as supporting existing players who progress through the pathway to ensure they are comfortable within our environment.

· To develop and help implement a comprehensive Life Skills programme for all players across the three phases of the Academy linking in with specialist staff internally and externally, to ensure individual players develop skills and qualities to make a positive contribution to society.

· To develop, implement and oversee the Academy’s Personal Development Programme including individual Development Action Plans.

· Engage with parents/guardians through consistent regular dialogue.

· Engage with Host families to ensure they are kept up to date with the Academy.

· Attend (where possible) tours and trips, leading on all Player Care and Wellbeing matters pre, during and post trips.

· To lead parent and player voice initiatives to ensure that young people and parents have a voice in the Academy.

· Attend weekly operational meeting and phase specific meetings organised by the club.

· Be the principal point of contact for the EFL/PL and relevant governing bodies for all matters relating to areas within Player Care.

· Support the DSO with safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in our care across the player pathway.

· To be a member of the Academy Leadership Team.

· Be a presence across all age groups to make sure that they young players and their parents know who to speak to with any worries or concerns they may have.

· To maintain player information and confidentiality and professional practice at all times.

· Hold a commitment to equality and diversity in the workplace.

Equal Opportunities:

The post holder’s duties must be carried out in compliance with the Club’s Equal Opportunities Policy, with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and subsequent Health and Safety Legislation.

Rotherham United is an equal opportunities employer and a signatory to the new FA Football Leadership Diversity Code and all applicants for employment will be given equal opportunities irrespective of sex, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin.

These duties and responsibilities should be regarded as neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and responsibilities within Rotherham United Football Club, commensurate with the post without changing the character of the post. This post will require a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) enhanced Criminal Records Check (CRC) check with a barred list check. The applicant may be required to submit a CRC application if they do not hold and FA CRC Certificate. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). Information on all convictions including spent convictions must be declared, in line with the new Government Filtering System.

Rotherham United takes safeguarding very seriously and is committed to ensuring that all children and adults at risk are safeguarded at all times when engaging in Club activities or services. The club has numerous safeguarding policies and best practice guidelines to support this and expects all employees to adopt such policies and practices at all times.

Safeguarding requirements and responsibilities will be discussed at interview stage and support given in the role for the successful candidate.

Employment is subject to the provision of proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension


• Free parking


• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday


• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person