Academy Player Care Officer

We have a rare and exciting opportunity to join our well-established Academy team as an experienced, enthusiastic, proactive, and determined Player Care Officer, playing a key role within Coventry City Football Club’s Academy.

The Academy Player Care Officer will collaborate with all age groups within the Academy. The successful applicant will closely work with senior Academy staff on all matters related to the welfare and well-being of the young people involved in the Academy.

Coventry City FC has gone through an exciting period of change and investment, which makes it an exciting time to join our team and become part of our journey.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE:

• Overseeing the delivery of the Academy’s established Life Skills programme for the U9 to U21 age groups.
• Responsibility for the implementation of the Academy’s Induction and Exit Strategy process for all young people within the programme.
• Leading the recruitment and management of host family provision for Academy scholars.
• Supporting the academic development of the young people within the Academy
• Constantly evaluating and evolving the Academy’s mental health and wellbeing strategy for all young people and Academy staff
• Sitting on weekly and six weekly multidisciplinary reviews to discuss player development in relation to player care and wellbeing.
• Leading the Academy’s ‘Player & Parent Voice’ programme, gaining meaningful feedback on Academy life and implementing changes when appropriate.

The successful applicant will receive a personal development plan, access to regular continued professional development and be part of the Academy’s Staff Development Programme. The role will be based at the Alan Higgs Centre in Coventry and require a flexible approach to working hours, including some evenings and weekends.

How To Apply:

If you are excited at the thought of joining our amazing team at Coventry City FC and meet our criteria listed, please submit your completed application via our iRecruit system.

Incomplete applications, applications by CV, and those which do not meet the essential requirements of the role will not be considered.