The Fa Cover Letter

I am writing to apply for the position of Diversity and Inclusion Coach Development Officer with The FA. I am excited about this opportunity to support the delivery of ‘A Game for All Strategy' and ‘use our influence to deliver a game free from discrimination' changer objectives by: Providing coach development for coaches from historically underrepresented groups across the Grassroots game: Support County Football Associations (CFAs) with the delivery of their ongoing and wider coach development offer. Highlight and evidence geographical need for area to support future recruitment of mentors and community champions. Provide support to CFA's and community organisations/clubs in creating local communities of practice to support and develop coaches from historically underrepresented groups. Develop and sustain a wider support network for talented coaches from historically underrepresented groups. Develop sustainable and inclusive development programmes to create personalised and connected learning experiences for coaches from historically underrepresented groups. Manage and continually review the strategic deployment of mentors/community champions within the region to best support the development of coaches. Maximise strategic relationships with key stakeholders across the game: Build strong relationships with key personnel within CFAs and other key stakeholders. Work closely with CFAs to map out key target areas are for the region. Develop strong relationships working with the Central EDI Team and CFA Inclusion Advisory Groups to develop strategic plans to increase the number of coaches from historically underrepresented groups. Work closely with the Learning and Development team and collaborate with the Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) team to develop relevant content and resources, providing technical input specifically for the grassroots game and for coaches from historically underrepresented groups. Work with the Learning and Development team ensure high quality and consistent delivery of coach education and development. Looking at non-traditional partnerships and developing delivery practises with a change in culture for Diversity and Inclusion. Additional responsibilities: Identify, support and sign-post future Coach Developers, FA Coach Mentors and Community Champions. Identify, recruit, support the casual coach development workforce and future workforce aligned to central strategy for the Grassroots game. Manage and continually review the strategic deployment of FA Coach Mentors & Community Champions within the region to best support the development of coaches within the Grassroots game for coaches from historically underrepresented groups to have prominent and have a sustainable impact on the game. Support the delivery of FA Education's International delivery programme. Provide regular updates and attend meetings to engage, influence and inform key stakeholders within and beyond the Football Association. Support the development of Coaches in Disability football within the region in Disability specific, Pan Disability and Mainstream game settings. Support the development of Coaches in Disability football within the region in Disability specific, Pan Disability and Mainstream settings. Data collection of a sensitive nature (to inform future practice). Executes additional tasks as required in order to meet FA Group changing priorities. Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety and wellbeing can be maintained. As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance. What are we looking for? Essential for the role: UEFA B Football Coaching Award. Understanding of the challenges and barriers faced by coaches from historically underrepresented groups. Understanding of FA 4 corner model and/or the 6 capabilities. Understanding of the FA EDI Strategy & National Game Strategy. Knowledge and understanding of football development. Experience of grassroots football and working with local community and faith groups. Experience of developing coaches and ethnically diverse communities, and have an understanding of their specific needs. Experience of coach education, coach development and mentoring. Experience of undertaking professional learning for adult learners. Experience of responding to the development needs of individual coaches. Experience of grassroots football and working with local community and faith groups. Experience of developing coaches and ethnically diverse communities, and have an understanding of their specific needs. Experience of coach education, coach development and mentoring. Experience of undertaking professional learning for adult learners. Experience of responding to the development needs of individual coaches. Ability to demonstrate a modern, progressive approach to coaching and learning. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Excellent communication skills. Ability to develop, prioritise, evaluate work programme to best meet the FA Education objectives. Beneficial to have: Degree level or equivalent calibre desirable. FA Licensed Coach Developer. FA Coaching Disabled Footballers Course. Awareness of difficulties facing people with disability/difficulty for inclusion in the mainstream game. Knowledge of local communities within the region. Experience of working with County FAs, leagues and clubs. Experience of building and maintaining stakeholder relationships. Experience of the design/implementation and evaluation of development programmes. Experience of working with community groups and volunteers. I am confident that I have the skills and experience needed for this role and I am eager to put my knowledge and experience to work in support of The FA’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. I am passionate about coach development and I am committed to supporting coaches from historically underrepresented groups to have prominent and sustainable impact on the game. I believe that my skills and