Technical Director RTC - LFCW

Liverpool Football Club

Liverpool, Liverpool, UK

3d ago

We re looking for an experienced leader to come and join the team as our Technical Director for Liverpool Football Club Women s Regional Talent Club (RTC).

The successful candidate will lead and develop the youth talent pathway, produce our technical plans from U10 s to U16 s and develop a CPD model to support the development across our technical teams.

What will you be doing?

Oversee the youth talent pathway across the RTC (U9-U16)

Produce and implement an age specific technical and tactical syllabus for the RTC programme

Develop and oversee an Individual Development Programme and ensure that each player within the RTC has an up-to-date Individual Development Plan across the season.

Develop a robust recruitment process to ensure a consistent supply of talent into the RTC

Develop and implement an appropriate games programme for all age groups across the RTC

Work closely with the U21 Head Coach and Assistant First Team Manager to support player transitions from RTC to the Academy and First Team

Provide guidance and direction to all staff across the RTC and oversee individual development programmes for each staff member

Develop a CPD programme to support and develop all staff across the RTC

Work closely with the Centre Manager to ensure that staff development, regulatory detail and player education and welfare is best in class and consistent across the RTC

Act as a primary point of contact for The FA and attend any external meetings and CPD events as and when required.

Build and develop positive relationships with all key stakeholders

Protect and enhance the reputation of the RTC and Liverpool FC Women.

Ensure the Club adheres to The FA standards and Club Policy for safeguarding children, and that the Club meets all Club Safeguarding policies / procedures

Create a safe and inclusive environment for all players, parents and staff

Carry out any other reasonable requests by the Club

Who are we looking for?

To be successful you will need to hold a UEFA A Licence and have strong experience within Women s football and a high-profile youth environment.

We may consider an exceptional candidate that is a UEFA B licence holder, who is currently working towards their A Licence.

You will also have an excellent understanding of the education models and welfare provisions important within an elite youth environment

You'll be a natural leader and have experience on working within a multi-disciplinary team. You will have great interpersonal skills and the ability to develop others.

Why should you apply?

This is a part-time fixed term contracted role working 20 hours per week on a 5 from 7 day basis. This role will be based across all Women s Academy sites so some travel within the Merseyside area will be required.

To reward your hard work and commitment we offer a competitive salary, 25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays and the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days) and a contributory pension scheme.

You will have access to our benefits kit bag where you can get high street discounts, and a selection of benefit schemes you can join.

There are opportunities to get involved with volunteering through our LFC Foundation to give back to the local community.

We aspire to be the most inclusive club in world football - providing fair and appropriate opportunities to as many people from different backgrounds as possible, being welcoming and meeting their needs as best we can.

We are committed to hiring great people representative of a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, not just because it s the right thing to do, but because we believe it makes our Club stronger.

If you share our enthusiasm and passion for inclusivity, then we want to hear from you.

Liverpool FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all Colleagues and Volunteers to share this commitment.

This role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

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