Head of Performance
Vauxhall Motors Football Club
- Strive Group UK are looking to appoint a Head of Football to oversee it’s Strive Performance element of the business, heading up the goalkeeper coaching andoutfield provision that we offer.This role is a hybrid role, with flexible hours, based in Ellesmere Port, England. Tobegin with, this role will be 5-10 hours per week, with pathway to full time work.About Strive GroupStrive Group is a rebranded group, where three companies have joined forces togenerate one larger group - which is broken down into Strive Performance, StriveMedia and Strive Events.Strive Media is one of the biggest media and marketing organisations in the NorthWest, with plenty of resources to boost the other sides of the business. Strive Eventsis a new part of the company, starting out with inflatable football pitch hire in linewith the FA Future Fit Format.Strive Performance, the area of the business that this role is for, is the biggestgoalkeeper coaching company in the area, formerly the Goalkeeper’s Union. With it’sown private facility in Ellesmere Port, the aim of Strive Performance is to create anoutfield provision which matches the size of the goalkeeping provision, whilst alsogrowing that part of the business.Find out more on strivegroup.uk.Role OverviewStrive Performance is looking for an ambitious and motivated Head of Football to leadand develop our football programmes. This is an exciting opportunity to play a keyrole in shaping the future of our established goalkeeper performance centre whiledriving the growth of our outfield coaching provision.This is a part-time position to begin with, offering 5–10 hours per week, with theopportunity to progress into a full-time leadership role as the business continues toexpand.Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the day-to-day operations and continued development of our establishedGoalkeeper Performance Centre.
- Lead the growth and expansion of our outfield coaching programme.
- Manage coach scheduling, staffing and operational planning.
- Monitor programme finances and support budget management.
- Plan, organise and oversee football events, including Goalie Wars, Half-Term Campsand other football initiatives.
- Work closely with the marketing team to promote programmes, events and serviceseffectively.
- Attend weekly meetings and provide updates and strategic feedback to the StriveGroup Executive Committee.
- Support the continued growth and high standards of Strive Performance across allfootball programmes.Essential Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in football.
- UEFA C Licence (or higher).
- Full UK driving licence.
- Enhanced DBS certificate (or willingness to obtain one).
- Valid Safeguarding qualification.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.Desirable Experience
- Experience working within a 1-to-1 football coaching business.
- Experience coaching children and young people.
- Business development experienceSalary will be dependant on experience and will be paid monthly, with a base salaryfollowed by a percentage of profits via commission.The closing date for applications is Friday, 17th July, and CV’s and Cover Lettersshould be emailed to ***email_hidden***.
