Position: FOOTBALL EDUCATION OFFICER
Location: [Kampala, Uganda)
Department: Football Development
Supervised by: FUFA Football Education Manager
Position Overview
Football training and education requires systematic curriculum. The FUFA TMP introduces the concept of football training curriculum for age-based training of players in development stages for boys and girls. The football player development curriculum shall therefore be a requirement for implementation through all entities engaged in training of youth players. This will require roll out, periodical review, constructive feedback and continuous development in line with the National football philosophy. The football education curriculum officer shall be responsible for this service.
Key Responsibilities
- Curriculum Development: Support in designing, developing, and update football development curricula and training Programmes for coach educators (instructors), coaches, players, and other technical leaders.
- Program Implementation: Oversee the rollout of youth football development curriculum, ensuring effective delivery and adherence to established standards in all registered and licenses youth academies and teams.
- Training content resource Creation: Support in development of training materials, guides, and resources that support the implementation of FUFA youth football development curricula.
- Training and Support: Ensure adequate training and support to coach educators and coaches on the use of the developed football development curricula. Liase with education manager to oorganise workshops, seminars, and training sessions as needed.
- Collaboration: Work with specialized experts, educational institutions, and other stakeholders to align curricula with best practices and emerging trends in football training
- Reporting: Prepare and present detailed reports on curriculum development, program effectiveness, and recommendations for improvements to the FUFA Football Education Manager and department leadership
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Education, Physical Education, or a related field from a recognized institution.
- Football coaching: Candidate must be holding a minimum of CAF B coaching qualification
- Experience: At least 3 years of experience in education and curriculum related development.
- Skills: Strong skills in curriculum design, program management, and educational resource development. Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Knowledge: Understanding of football coaching methodologies, player development, and educational best practices. Familiarity with national and international football education standards.
ICT: Proficient ICT skills in both software and hardware
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CVs, a cover letter detailing relevant experience, contact information of three professional references and send to [email protected] and [email protected] by August 17, 2024.
