Gillingham FC Academy are currently recruiting for a Head of Academy Player Care.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead, develop and deliver a comprehensive player care package in support of our U9-U18 players.
The successful applicant will be part of the Academy Management Team and contribute to the strategic development of the overall Programme. They will act as the lead point of contact for all welfare, wellbeing, and player care issues across the Youth Development Programme and instil and develop the Academy values across our all our phase players & staff.
Core Responsibilities include
-Onboarding and transition process for players and their families.
-Mentoring young professionals whilst on loan.
-Delivering Player Personal Development to all Academy
-Supporting coaches with their understanding of player care
-Ongoing supervision and support to players, families and accommodation providers
-Contributing to the Academy Leadership Team in a Head of Department role
-To take lead responsibility for ensuring the core KPI’s of EPPP are effectively measured, assessed and achieved in line with the Audit process.
-Monthly department reporting
-To support the holistic development of players and effectively use the IP/MyConcern software to record all data in respect of player development and care
-To promote and develop the Academy values across to all players & staff
-Any other duties as required by the football club within the reasonable demands of the role.
-Recruit and train host families to ensure accommodation is available when required for apprentices
-Conduct regular host family visits to monitor the placements and ensure ongoing suitability, providing support to players and hosts
-Develop and maintain the Mental and Emotional strategy and action plan, ensuring this is fully communicated with staff, players and parents.
-Be the Mental and Emotional Wellbeing Lead Officer for the Academy, managing and monitoring all related matters.
-Design and undertaker training for players, parents and staff.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
-Develop and maintain the equality, diversity and inclusion plans for the academy
-Arrange and deliver training for players and staff in these areas.
Player/Parent Voice
-Develop appropriate mechanisms to ensure players and parents have an opportunity to voice concerns or comments regarding individuals or situations ensuring protection of the right to equality, diversity and inclusion through review and confidential routes.
-Monitor feedback ensuring this is fed into the academy’s planning processes to ensure views are reflected in future action plans.