Swindon Town FC are seeking an experienced Head of Player Care to join the Academy. This role is an essential one to support all of the player to be able to reach their full potential, both in football and in life.
Key duties include but not limited to:
- To develop and 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 they 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.
- Design, develop and implement a strategy to support player transitions through age groups,
phase groups, player release and progression from the Academy.
- To develop and 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 and support the Head of
Education in developing and coordinating age specific parent workshops across the
Academy phases.
- Support the Head of Safeguarding to ensure compliance & correct recruitment procedures
for our Host Families.
- Attend (where appropriate) tours and trips, leading on all Player Care and Wellbeing
matters pre, during and post trips.
- To lead the Parent and Player voice initiatives to ensure that young people and parents
have a voice in the Academy.
- Attend weekly operational meetings and phase-specific meetings as well as organise and
attend any external meetings organised by the Premier League and EFL.
- Be the principal point of contact for the EFL/PL and relevant governing bodies for all
matters relating to areas within Player Care.
- Supporting DSO with safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in our care across
the player pathway.
- Be a presence across all age groups to make sure that the young players and their parents
know whom to speak to with any worries or concerns they may have.
- To maintain player information confidentiality and professional practice at all times.
- Hold a commitment to equality and diversity in the workplace.
- To be responsible for the design, coordination and evaluation of the Psychology programme.