Player Care Rotherham United in Rotherham - EFL (English Football League)

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 principle 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.

Job Title	Player Care
Reports to	Academy Manager
Location	The Rotherham United Academy is located at the New York Stadium & Graham Solley Sports Development Centre, Sheffield Hallam University, Bawtry Road, Sheffield S9 1UA. You will be expected to undertake travel as is necessary to fulfil your job requirements.
Hours	Full Time
Remuneration	Dependent upon experience and qualifications
Job Purpose/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 principle 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 theworkplace.
Essential requirements for the post	Enhanced DBS clearance Experience in a football environment and or experience with working with children
Desirable requirements for the post	FA Child Protection Certificate ( Can be arranged) FA Safeguarding Certificate (Can be arranged)

Key Attributes & Qualifications	Essential	Desirable
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate to all stakeholders on a variety of levels	√
Strong organisational skills demonstrating experience of managing large and varied workloads and tasks whilst maintaining attention to detail	√
Can show an excellent understanding of child protection, and exemplify the standards of behaviour and codes of conduct required within the Academy	√
Experience of working full time in an academy environment		√
Experience of the academy audit process		√
Personal Qualities
Committed to working to and promoting the philosophy of the football club and to promoting and displaying high standards of excellence in maintaining a positive learning environment	√
Show a clear ‘Growth Mindset’ and capability and comfortability of being able to challenge and be challenged to deliver an elite programme in a high pressured environment with high levels of accountability	√
Highly motivated, enthusiastic, and ambitious in the development of a positive and progressive elite learning environment	√
Is receptive to feedback about own behaviour, strengths and areas for improvement	√
Good attendance record in current/previous employment, (not including any absences resulting from disability)	√
Must hold a valid driver’s licence and be able to travel extensively, as required	√
Ability and willingness to work outside normal hours, including evenings and weekends, often with short notice	√
Rotherham United is committed to Safeguarding and the safeguarding of all people associated with the football club All employees must have an understanding of the clubs safeguarding and anti-discrimination policies and procedures and put these into practice in the workplace. To enable this all employees must undertake the required training as directed by their line manager	√

The Rotherham United Academy is located at the New York Stadium & Graham Solley Sports Development Centre, Sheffield Hallam University, Bawtry Road, Sheffield S9 1UA. You will be expected to undertake travel as is necessary to fulfil your job requirements

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.

If you wish to see our Candidate Privacy Notice please visit https://www.themillers.co.uk/club/club- policies/

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

Player Care Rotherham United

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