Para Technical Performance Manager

The FA Para Division are looking for a Technical Performance Manager to contribute to the strategic delivery and implementation of technical performance objectives and the Para WITTW Plan, focusing specifically on ‘emerging' Elite Para Squads and Para Development Squads.

Interviews are scheduled to take place in person on the 7th and 8th August at The National Football Centre, St. George's Park.

What will you be doing?

• Work with the Senior Lead - Para Technical Performance to design and agree a programme of technical and tactical delivery as aligned to the Para ‘Key Objectives' and ‘WITTW Plan'.
• Manage Head Coaches and wider technical staff to ‘prepare to win' across assigned ‘emerging' Squads.
• Oversee and implement a framework for improvement/technical and tactical support across Development groups of players. Align this to elite squad framework.
• Support the Senior Lead for Coach Development to design and implement support activities for coaches working across Development groups of players.
• Work with the Senior Lead - Para Technical Performance to develop competition opportunities for Development groups of players.
• Oversee Operations function and line management responsibility for the Para Operations Officers.
• Work with the Player Support Manager to design and implement a comprehensive player transition policy and ensure process is embedded across the Para Programme.
• Attend camps and tournaments as advised by the Senior Lead - Para Technical Performance to monitor relevance and appropriateness of coaching and playing activity as aligned to performance objectives.
• Collaborate with external agencies to support players to complete the Sporting Excellence Professional Apprenticeship. Engage with the referred mentor network and utilise this opportunity to extend performance and developmental support to players.
• Support the Senior Lead – Para Technical Performance to ensure all operational functions of the Para Performance Programme are aligned to technical based objectives for camps, preparatory activity and competitions.
• Undertake day to day management of the operational team focusing on ability to perform within the framework led by the Senior Lead – Para Technical Performance.
• Manage and co-ordinate a programme of ‘off camp technical support' to players identified via the IDP process with specific focus applied to men's and women's blind players and CP goalkeepers. Ensure opportunities to combine with wider performance support activities are maximised.
• Work with key partner organisations and head coaches to co-ordinate the provision of training partners as a fundamental part of achieving performance related technical outcomes within the camp model.
• Executes additional tasks as required to meet the FA's 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:

Knowledge

• Degree or equivalent in relevant discipline (sport/performance/coaching)
• UEFA B minimum

Experience

• Significant experience in working across multiple Para Football development or performance settings
• Experience of coaching Para Football elite teams
• Line Management experience

Technical Skills

• High level communication skills
• Advanced Reporting Writing skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Ability to create presentations and present to a wide range of key stakeholders

Beneficial to have:

Knowledge

• Postgraduate qualification in related discipline
• UEFA A

Experience

• Experience of leading elite Para Football Programmes domestically or internationally

Technical Skills

• Advanced Project Management skills

What's in it for you?

We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, to achieve this we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders.

We pride ourselves in offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below:

• Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season, encouraging you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and well-being.
• Free, nutritious lunches at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park.
• Free private medical cover.
• A contributory pension scheme.
• An additional 'Thank You' days leave, volunteering days as well as 25 days annual leave (based on a full-time, permanent contract.)
• A hybrid working model offering greater flexibility.

We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work.

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.

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.