Member Success Angelos Barbas joins IFK Mariehamn
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Member Success Angelos Barbas joins IFK Mariehamn

Member success as Greek Strength and Conditioning Coach’s joins Finland’s Top Flight

In the ever-evolving landscape of professional football, Angelos Barbas’ journey stands out as a testament to the power of seizing opportunities and the impact of expert talent acquisition. A gifted strength and conditioning coach, Angelos’ path from Greece to the Finnish Veikkausliiga is a compelling narrative of personal growth and professional advancement.

Angelos Barbas, a qualified fitness coach with a wealth of experience, has found his next career step through Jobs4football.com. His journey in football began with Malmö FF’s youth team in Sweden, where he honed his skills in developing young talent. This experience laid the foundation for his subsequent role with Throttur Reykjavik in Iceland, where he spent three productive years working with the first team.

Always eager to progress in his career, Angelos was proactively seeking new opportunities in the global football market. His openness to international roles and his proactive approach as a Jobs4football member saw him applying for positions worldwide and engaging Jobs4football consultants, demonstrating his ambition and flexibility.

Enter IFK Mariehamn, a prominent club in the Finnish Veikkausliiga. The club found themselves in a challenging position when their previous head of fitness departed for Standard Liège in Belgium. Despite their best efforts, IFK Mariehamn struggled to find a suitable replacement through their own recruitment channels, especially given their strict timeline.

Recognising the need for expert assistance, IFK Mariehamn turned to Jobs4football. The role was promptly advertised on the Jobs4football global job board and shared across multiple platforms, catching the eye of the eager Angelos Barbas. IFK Mariehamn, a club with a rich history in Finnish football, saw in Angelos the perfect candidate to elevate their fitness and conditioning programme. The club, based in the picturesque Åland Islands, has been a consistent presence in the Veikkausliiga since 2005 and even clinched the league title in 2016. Their commitment to progress and development aligned perfectly with Angelos’ ambitions and expertise.

Jobs4football’s sophisticated and bespoke candidate management system proved invaluable in this process saving time and resources.. The consultants, managing over 75 applications for the role, with their deep understanding of the football industry, quickly identified Angelos as a strong candidate. His professional experience within Strength and Conditioning, knowledge of Nordic football, and open availability made him an ideal fit for IFK Mariehamn’s requirements.

Angelos’ application stood out not only for his impressive background but also for his well-crafted professional CV and optimised LinkedIn profile, both of which showcased his skills and experiences effectively. These elements, curated with the support of Jobs4football’s career services, played a crucial role in presenting Angelos as a top-tier candidate.

The Jobs4football consultants, drawing on their extensive experience in football recruitment, instantly recognised Angelos as an excellent match for IFK Mariehamn and he was shortlisted along with two other high quality candidates. Jobs4football consultants intuition proved correct as Angelos progressed through a two-step interview process with the club’s Sporting Director and Head Coach, impressing at every stage with his professional approach and strong skill set.

Following the successful interview process, IFK Mariehamn offered Angelos the position of Head of Fitness, a role he is set to commence in January 2025. This new challenge represents a significant step forward in Angelos’ career, offering him the opportunity to work in a full-time professional environment in one of Northern Europe’s competitive leagues.

Angelos spoke extremely positively about the role Jobs4football played in his placement,

 

“Joining Jobs4Football was one of the best decisions I made in my job search. The platform provides a wide range of football-related job opportunities, many of which aren’t available anywhere else. The team was incredibly responsive and provided valuable advice throughout the application process. After applying, I received clear communication and support, and within a week, I was invited for an interview. I’m beyond grateful for the experience and would highly recommend Jobs4Football to anyone serious about working in the football industry.”

 

For Angelos, this move to IFK Mariehamn represents more than just a new job; it’s a chance to make a meaningful impact at a club with ambitions to compete at the highest level of Finnish football. His journey from Greece, through Sweden and Iceland, to Finland, showcases the truly global nature of modern football and the opportunities available to those willing to broaden their horizons.

This success story is not just about Angelos’ personal achievement; it also highlights the crucial role played by Jobs4football in connecting talented professionals with exciting opportunities in the world of football. The expert consultants, with their finger on the pulse of the global football market, were able to identify the perfect match between Angelos’ skills and IFK Mariehamn’s needs.

Good Luck Angelos on this next step in your Football career.

 

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