Job Title: Equal Game Ambassador – Women & Girls Football

Location: Home based with occasional visits to clubs across West Riding

Salary: £25ph. 

Closing Date: 17th March 2025

Vacancy Type: Casual Contract. 50 hours per contract. 

Roles Available: 1

The Role

West Riding County FA is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced individual with a passion for grassroots football to join the team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting grassroots football clubs to apply their learnings from the Equal Game Training and build their own Equal Game Action Plan; creating more accessible opportunities for women and girls.  

Key Accountabilities

• Engage with selected England Football Accredited clubs following their completion of the ‘Equal Game Training’
• Signpost and help clubs access relevant support
• Support clubs to build and sustain relationships with relevant local partners
• Collaborate with County FA staff, national FA staff, and other grassroots football stakeholders
• Maintain records of the support being provided to grassroots club

What we are looking for

Someone with a demonstrated history and understanding of the grassroots football network, and the ability to build trust and develop effective working relationships with Club Committees. They will need to be an advocate for female football with an understanding of the challenges and barriers that both players and volunteers can face.

Equality and Diversity

West Riding County FA promotes inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from everyone. If you have any requirements in relation to the recruitment or interview process, please include details on the application form.

Safeguarding 

West Riding County FA is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk. Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check through The FA DBS process. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according the nature of the role and the information provided.

About the application and selection process

• Email Steve.conboy@westridingfa.com no later than 5pm on 17th March with your CV and reason why you would be suitable for the role. Applications received after deadline will only be considered in exceptional circumstances.

• Receipt of applications will not be acknowledged.

• Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by Wednesday 19th March to arrange a mutually convenient interview time.

• Interviews will be held on w/c 24th March

• If required, second interviews may be held in order to determine the most suitable candidate for the role. 

Contact

If you have any questions about the role, please contact steve.conboy@westridingfa.com for an informal discussion.