Job
Purpose:
The SFA are
receiving an increasing number of complaints around poor practice and bad
behaviour at youth football matches, both on and off the pitch. This poor
practice often sits outside of both the discipline and safeguarding procedures
and contributes to a negative playing experience.
As a result,
the SFA have developed a process for dealing with these reports and one of the
steps of the process is having teams matches monitored.
This role
will support the SFA and clubs in tackling poor behaviour in grassroots
football and will play a key role in improving young players matchday
experience.
Key
responsibilities:
To work with
the Football Development Officer (Clubs and Leagues) to attend selected teams
matches as highlighted by reports of poor practice.
At matches
record findings around behaviour of parents, coaches, and players in line with
the Respect and Matchday Experience campaign.
After
attending matches report back to FDO with findings using an online template or
via email. (questions and areas of focus are pre-determined).
Report good
behaviour and practice as well as poor. SFA are keen to highlight good practice
wherever possible.
To remain
impartial at all times
Please note this is a voluntary position. Expenses
incurred through travel will be paid at 35p per mile.
If you have any queries about the role, please contact Rebecca Snelling - rebecca.snelling@somersetfa.com