Vacancy: Casual Academy Matchday Co-ordinator

SUMMARY OF ROLE: 

We currently have an opportunity for a casual Academy Matchday Co-ordinator at our fantastic Academy based at our training grounds in Wetherby. This is a great opportunity for driven individuals who relish a challenge and are driven to succeed in a fast and innovative environment. 

The casual Academy Matchday Co-ordinator is responsible for coordinating home match day activities, for U9 to U21 Academy teams, to ensure a professional and well organised experience for all players, staff, officials, and spectators. 

Act as the main point of contact on match days, this role requires close liaison with Academy Operations and Coaching staff both pre- and post-match, and accurate communication with key stakeholders. 

Flexibility to work across weekends and over the course of the season will be required. 

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Leeds United Football Club is an English professional football club based in the city of Leeds, West Yorkshire, where we play at our fabulous stadium based on Elland Road, which has been the home of Leeds United since 1919 and remains one of English football's great theatres and is ‘the only place for us’ ever since. 

Everyone at Leeds United is dedicated to working as one team and to be the best we can be. 

Come be part of our fabulous team as we March on Together. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Match Day Coordination of 9-21s fixtures at Thorp Arch Training Ground as required  Work collaboratively with security and match day staff to offer support and guidance as required to ensure match day operations run smoothly. This includes parking, site access, visitors, management of Academy controlled areas and staff and player access only areas. Act as a first point of contact for the arrival of visiting teams on match days and meet and greet away team staff and players. Meet and greet match officials, and facilitate referees’ briefings Manage spectators and supporters with appropriate guidance and direction to pitches,
toilets and refreshments. Monitor scout’s attendance Support completion, sharing and distribution of team sheets between teams and relevant officials within required time frames. Ensure implementation of the club’s health & safety, safeguarding, welfare and equality policies to create a safe working environment for all Monitor adherence to player, parent, and spectator codes of conduct in place at the Academy Report any incidents/Safeguarding concerns immediately to the Academy Manager/Operations Manager or Safeguarding and Well Being Lead. Act as match day Designated Safeguarding Officer reporting any concerns using our online reporting application “My Concern” and liaising with the Academy safeguarding and Well Being Lead. To attend training sessions and meetings when requested To maintain Club Safeguarding Training & DBS in line with the FA & Club Policy To adhere to Club policies with particular emphasis to safeguarding children and equity.

QUALIFICATIONS:

FA Safeguarding Children Certificate FA Welfare Officer Certificate

EXPERIENCE:

Experience and understanding of a football environment Experience working in a Category 1 Academy

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Possesses a demonstrable knowledge of safeguarding policy and best practice Possesses a strong awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion Builds positive relationships with the players, staff and all stakeholders Demonstrates outstanding listening, verbal and written communication skills To have the ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team. Understands the current Academy system and professional football culture and landscape  Use of My Concern or similar safeguarding management system 

BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES:

Is personable and able to connect and build relationships with others easily Able to communicate with a range of people Able to work with players, staff and other stakeholders of varying ages, experience, backgrounds and cultures Works well under pressure

EQUALITY & DIVERSITY:
As we are a diverse organisation that respects differences in race, ethnicity, religion or belief(s), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age or with regards to pregnancy or maternity, we welcome all applications. We want everyone to feel valued and included in the football community and to achieve their full potential. Leeds United is opposed to any form of discrimination and commits itself to the redress of any inequalities by taking positive action where appropriate.

SAFEGUARDING & RECRUITMENT:
Leeds United FC are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and expect all staff to share this commitment. All staff, whatever their role will receive safeguarding training and will be expected to champion the culture of 'safeguarding is everybody's responsibility'.

CLOSING DATE: 19th May 2024

To apply for this role, please complete the online application form: 

https://forms.office.com/e/bCVwKRaQL5