Academy Operations Coordinator

•  To be the key point of contact for Academy Coaches, Players and parents, assisting the Head of Operations Manager, Facilities Manager and the ground staff personnel in ensuring the smooth operation of the Pre-Academy to U15 Games Programme.
• To collate all Scout and Visitor lists for games as required
• To attend and support the operation of Academy home Match Days and nominated away games.
• To liaise with opposition Clubs to confirm arrangements for both home and away fixtures for the Pre-Academy to U15 both over the phone and in writing.
• To liaise with the Premier League and English Football League regarding arrangements of the Pre-Academy to U15 fixtures and update during the season
• To liaise with the RFC Match Day Coordinator on Pre-Academy to U15 Home and Away fixtures.
• To distribute match logistic sheets/ documents internally to staff
• To liaise with County F.A. to confirm appointment of match officials to Pre-Academy to U15 home fixtures, both over the phone and in writing
• To deal with transport arrangements for away fixtures for the Pre-Academy to U15
• To complete all pre and post-match administration for home and away fixtures relating to the Pre-Academy to U15.
• To administer all registrations relating to the Pre-Academy to U15 players
• To be responsible for the administration of the retain/ release process of all players in the Pre-Academy to U15
• To maintain the FIP system for the Pre-Academy to U15 player inclusion onto the system
• To attend Pre-Academy to U15 MDT meetings taking and distributing the minutes
•  To be responsible for the administration of additional Pre-Academy to U15 matches during pre-season, Christmas and Easter.
• To manage the Academy on-line schedule for the Pre-Academy to U15, ensuring that all the match arrangements are updated in a timely fashion.
• To liaise with the International Football Associations to confirm any Pre-Academy to U15 International Call- ups
• To assist with the booking of any facilities or meeting rooms that may be required by Academy Staff
• To liaise with the Pre-Academy to U15 coaches to ensure that the Academy calendar is up to date with all associated activities
• To demonstrate consistent high levels of Customer service and build excellent working links with fellow colleagues and your counterparts at other clubs, The Football Association, The Premier League and The English Football League.
• To undertake any additional duties as required from time to time by the Football Club Secretary and Academy Manager

Essential

• Experience of working in Football
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Willingness to undertake Continued Professional Development organised by Reading Football Club.
• Completion of Safeguarding Training.
• Completion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion training.

• Experience of working with FIP/IFAS and the FA

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Reading Football Club are committed to ensuring equal opportunities are given to all and welcomes applications from all areas of the community regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships

Safeguarding Statement

Reading Football Club recognises that the safety and protection of children and young people engaged in club activities must take priority over all other considerations.  Due to this post being in regulated activity, the potential employee will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the appropriate level. It is a criminal offence for a barred person to attempt to engage with vulnerable group.  Engagement will be subject to sight of a satisfactory DBS disclosure and stringent background and reference checks