Academy Education Manager

• Creates positive learning environments
• Plans and delivers challenging, age-appropriate activities
• Identifies and responds to the needs of the players by adapting their practice accordingly
•  Communicates using a variety of methods and using an age-appropriate vocabulary
• Builds positive relationships with the players, staff and all stakeholders
• Demonstrates outstanding listening, verbal and written communication skills
• Competent with modern technologies that support the performance of their duties
• Is personable and able to connect and build relationships with others easily
• Demands high standards and has an attention to detail
• Shares the vision and values of the Academy and is motivated to achieve its objectives
•  Able to work in a high-profile environment with regular media coverage and public interest
• Is responsible and acts in the best interests of the Academy
• Is open minded, innovative and willing to explore new ideas/concepts
• Able to work with players, staff and other stakeholders of varying ages, experience, backgrounds and cultures
• Committed to personal development and continuous improvement
• Possesses a strong work ethic and are motivated to be the best they can be
• Able to promote the positive image of the Academy and the Club

AFC Wimbledon is a professional English football club based in London. The club was formed in 2002 by fans who refused to follow the relocated team. Since its formation, AFC Wimbledon has achieved great success, including six promotions, three league championships, three promotion play-off finals, and two cups. The club is owned by the fans through a mutual member industrial and provident society known as 'The Dons Trust' and is controlled by the Dons Trust through its majority ownership of shares in AFCW PLC.