Technical Advisor

Technical Advisor

Are you ready to step onto the pitch of possibility and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Australian football? If you live and breathe football, and you're passionate about nurturing the stars of tomorrow, then blow the whistle on your old routine and join our team at Football NSW

The Game Plan:

At Football NSW, we're not just playing the game; we're changing it. In 2024, we're unveiling the Club Standards & Benchmark framework for our Junior Development League programs, formerly known as Mixed & Girls Skill Acquisition Programs (SAP). This framework isn't just a rulebook; it's our strategy to produce football talent and lead the charge in providing leadership to our clubs.

Your Role:

Football NSW is committed to the implementation of the Club Standards & Benchmarking framework across Junior & Youth Clubs within the Talented Player Pathway.

The Club Standards & Benchmark framework aligns with key focus elements of the Football NSW Strategic Plan to produce football talent and provide leadership to Clubs with the aim to make FNSW the most effective youth system in Australia.

The introduction of the framework will enable Football NSW to cater for the individual needs of Clubs within our football ecosystem and enable them to lead football development across all levels of the game. The Football NSW Technical Department will visit Club trainings and matchday during the season to support the growth and development of their program as well as meeting with Clubs and their members regularly. The framework will empower Clubs to create best practice environments for their players and coaches in support of retention, producing talent and making Australia an internationally competitive football nation.

The Technical Advisor will support the Club Technical Development Manager & FNSW Technical Department in the implementation of the Framework within the Junior & Youth Leagues environments. This role includes building strong relationships with clubs, observing training and matchdays and the production of reports at the conclusion of the season. This role is critical to the growth of high performing football environments within our Clubs landscape and will play a key role in building capability and capacity of Clubs.

Key Areas of Responsibilities

• Deliver Club Capability Building workshops and sessions to build Club personnel capabilities
• Conduct Club visits to support them in the creation and completion of the Club Standards & Benchmarking framework.
• Conduct training & matchday visits to evaluate the football development landscape.
• Accurately and fairly report findings, identifying areas of strength, weaknesses and opportunities for Clubs and FNSW.
• Create reports as required by FNSW Technical Department

Knowledge, Skills and Behaviour Required

• AFC/FA B Diploma
• High level of football knowledge
• Experience within a Football NSW Club environment
• Experience within FNSW football development programs
• Experience in Microsoft suite applications
• Highly organised with strong interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal
• The ability to effectively prioritise and execute tasks within defined time frames
• Proven team player and with conflict resolution experience
• Eligibility to work in Australia
• Commitment to FNSW Policies, Procedures and behaviour expectations
• Working with children check and current driver's license

Desirable skillset

• AFC/FA A Diploma or higher
• AFC/FA Coach Development instructor/tutor
• Experience in implementing similar Standard based programs within a sport environment

Remuneration

To be discussed during interview stage.

If you're pumped up and ready to score big in the world of Australian football, send us your resume and a knockout cover letter.