A number of people have asked what the new Capital Football Technical Director will be required to do for Football in the ACT. As I read the job specifications, I wonder when the Technical Director will get the time to sleep and I certainly hope Capital Football intends to offer a salary commensurate with the scope of the job. This is a pivotal position in Capital Football and in Football in the ACT Region.
I have been referring NPL followers to the Capital Football website at http://www.capitalfootball.com.au/userfiles/MF%20Technical%20Director%202011.pdf
Perhaps some extracts from the CF Documentation will help remind us what this position is and is not::
The Technical Director is responsible for the advanced/high performance pathway for players and coaches in line with the high performance pillar of the CF Going for Goals strategic plan as well as the FFA national technical plan and skill acquisition program.
Knowledge, skills and behaviour required (Competencies)
- AFC A license or equivalent
- Tertiary qualifications in sports management, sports science, human movement or related field would be advantageous
- Knowledge, understanding and experience working in the area of talented player/coach development Experience in the establishment and ongoing management of coach/athlete development programs
- High level communication skills, particularly presentation skills
- Ability to work with technical staff/coaches
- Ability to provide leadership and direction
Number of direct reports - Capital Football CEO, FFA National Technical Director
Number of indirect reports - Capital Football Game Development Manager, FFA Head of Game Development
Purpose of Role - To provide leadership in a technical and policy sense to players and coaches in the Talented Player Pathway within Capital Football’s region. This direction should follow the philosophy and curriculum of the National Technical Director whilst be sufficiently flexible to cater for any unique needs and circumstances which may exist from region to region.
Key Areas of Responsibility
- To ensure that the FFA technical direction is embraced and followed by coaches and players within Capital Football’s talented pathway.
- To play a key role in the appointment and management of the activities of the National Training Centre, W-League and State team coaches. In conjunction with these coaches, oversee the selection of these respective teams
- To assist the National Technical Director in establishing a talent identification network within the particular region To establish and monitor talented player programs for players aged 9-13 as underpinning programs to the NTCs
- To lead and manage the human, financial and physical resources of the Talented Player Pathway in accordance with the policies, principles and practices of Capital Football and FFA
- Establish and maintain strong professional relationships and communication with all stakeholders, including but not limited to FFA, State Institute of Sport, State Government and associations and clubs
- Establish a communication strategy with zones/associations and clubs, developing coaching pathways and performances measures in conjunction with these bodies and provide advice and support on coaching matters
- Oversee Capital Football’s coach education structure, delivering the national curriculum and courses whilst ensuring it meets the needs of local coaches.
- Establish a communication strategy, standards and updating structure, and facilitate the promotion of coaching and coach education Regularly monitor current trends in football and other sports, including IT systems and multimedia performance analysis
Key Outcomes
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