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East Volleyball Federation

Youth Development Officer Term of Office - 1 year

Duties & Responsibilities

  • To co-ordinate the organisation and management of the regional junior squads as part of the National Talent Development Programme.
  • To provide advice and guidance to regional junior squad managers
  • To promote, co-ordinate and support a programme of junior development in schools and clubs across the region working with the EVA and Area Associations.
  • To agree to abide by the EVA Duty of Care Policy relating to Child Protection issues acting as the region’s reference point on Child Protection issues.
  • To liaise with the EVA Youth Development Commission.

Hours, frequency and dates required

  • Attendance at the AGM and any General Meetings.
  • Attendance at EVF Executive Committee meetings.
  • Approximately 1-2 hour per week to complete essential administration tasks.

Qualifications, Experience and Personal Qualities

Required

  • Experience of working in an administrative capacity within a sport at local, regional and/or national level.
  • Up to date knowledge and understanding of Child Protection issues.
  • A basic understanding of the LTAD (Long term Athlete Development) model
  • Experience of working with young people.
  • Basic IT skills necessary for effective and efficient communication with others.
  • Good man-management skills to be able to get the best out of others.
  • Ability to set and meet deadlines.

Desirable

  • Experience as a volleyball player, coach and/or referee.
  • A sense of humour.
  • Ability to listen and act in an unbiased and impartial manner
  • Ability to accept positive comment and constructive criticism.