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.