Football Development Officer (Disability) - Notts

The Nottinghamshire County FA are looking to appoint a Football Development Officer (Disability) on a full time two year post (Post continuation subject to funding).

This is a unique career opportunity to drive forward the current Disability Football Partnership in Nottinghamshire; the main aim is to increase the number of opportunities for participation / competition on a more regular basis to those that mirror mainstream football i.e. regular training and competition at a local level.

• Have you an understanding of community-based sports development programmes and of partnership working?

• Have you experience of applying for funding?

• Have you experience of leading community based disability programmes?

• Have you a commitment to maximising the opportunity for all disabled people to access high quality football provision?

• Have you strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills?

• Have you experience of project development and management?

• Have you an understanding of local and national government policy?

• Do you have an understanding of sports policy and the impact of sport oncommunities?

If you are interested in this exciting post, please send your CV and a covering letter to: Ricky Stevenson, County Development Manager, Nottinghamshire FA, Unit 6b Chetwynd Business Park, Chilwell, Nottingham. NG9 6RZ or email ricky.stevenson@nottinghamshirefa.com

Closing date for applications: 5pm Friday 30 October 2009.

Interviews will take place Wednesday 11 November 2009.