Job Descriptions
Honorary President – Christof Niklaus
- This role is honorary, no executive function is involved
- Provide advice, support and direction to the Club Committee on an ad hoc basis
- Assist in developing relationships between Club and other institutions, funders or associations as appropriate
- Ceremonial duties
Internal recruitment by FDFC Committee
Chairperson – Nicholas Gregory
- Provide leadership and direction for the Club
- Oversee the work of the Club Committee
- Chair Club meetings
- Advocate of the football club for the local community
- Be familiar with the Club’s constitution, rules and committee procedures
- Oversee and guide all decisions taken by the Club Committee
- Liaise with the secretary on the Agenda for each Club Committee meeting and review the draft minutes before they are circulated
- Liaise with the Treasurer to ensure that funds are spent properly and in the best interest of the Club
- Liaise with FFC on all matters regarding partnership work, kit, use of facilities, PR and any other matters
Internal recruitment by FDFC Committee
Vice Chairman – (TBC)
- Supports the chairman in the above duties.
- Provide assistance and direction for the Club
- Oversee the work of the Club Committee
- Chair Club meetings in the absence of the chairman
- Advocate of the football club for the local community
- Be responsible for updating the Club’s constitution, rules and committee procedures each season
- Take on any other duties left vacant by anyone on a temporary basis until a replacement is found
Internal recruitment by FDFC Committee
Treasurer – Jonathan Evans
- Manage and administer finances of the Club
- Create annual income and expenditure sheets and balance sheets
- Ensure all payments and fines are paid on time and recorded
- Support all fundraising and sponsorship opportunities.
- To prepare the Club’s accounts and present the accounts to every Club meeting or when instructed by the Committee
- To prepare the Club’s accounts and present the accounts to the Club’s Annual General Meeting
- To ensure that all spend, invoices and bills authorised by the Club are paid
- To submit a written fund raising plan with set targets.
- To submit a written application for grants
- To carry out fund raising activities on behalf of the Club and to meet the targets set in the plan.
- To liaise with players and officials to arrange collection of Club fees e.g. membership, training, match fees and fines.
Internal recruitment by FDFC Committee
Club/Fundraising Secretary – Ayad Sarraf
- Official contact between Club and County FA and other clubs
- Ensure Club affiliation and league membership
- Ensure effective correspondence and communication
- Provide minutes of meetings for official Club records
- Being the first point of contact for all Club enquiries
- Register all team players and officials
- Deal with all relevant Club correspondence
- Work in conjunction with the chairman to prepare agendas and minutes and to ensure all required actions have been carried out
- To make funding applications on behalf of the Club
- To identify and target sources of funding for the Club
- To identify grants and complete applications with Club committee members or FFC Community Trust as appropriate
- To prepare funding bids in partnership with Club committee members or FFC Foundation as appropriate
- To develop a sponsorship proposal(s) for the Club
- To promote and publicise any funding and/or sponsorship secured for the Club through the website, in association with the PR officer and webmaster
Match Day Duties
- Match day duties to support teams and officials
- Attend meetings to represent the Club e.g. league meetings, national meetings
- Register all team players and officials ahead of matches
- Deal with all relevant team correspondence
- To arrange pitches and referees for matches
- To liaise with the Club’s opponents to arrange matches
Internal recruitment by FDFC Committee
Club Social Secretaries – Andrew Kenward
- Organise at least one fundraising event a year (Target – minimum £1500)
- Organise Presentation Party
- Book venue for Xmas Party and ensure each squad books dinner.
- Organise team building activities, parties and other gatherings throughout the season
- Liaise with Treasurer re finance for fundraising events/activities
- Communicate plans/ideas to Committee for approval
- To promote and advertise events on the Club website in association with the PR officer and Webmaster.
Internal recruitment by FDFC Committee
Webmaster – Tom Collard and James Loveridge
- Manage and administer Club website
- Promote the Club to the local and national community
- Manage & work with Men’s, Ladies and Club & Youth News PR Officers
- Take responsibility for delegating/supplying reports and taking photos at events or big games
- Promote the squad and individual players via the website and FaceBook group page
Internal recruitment by FDFC Committee
Men Team Manager – Richard Parker
- To manage all aspects of the football club
- To arrange a pool of players
- To liaise with players to arrange coaching / training sessions
- To liaise with players to arrange matches
- To record attendance and departure from Club activities
- Have the final say on the selection of players for matches
- To liaise with the players, player’s parents and coaches on arrangements for travel to Club activities
- Keep themselves and the coaches informed of all development activities / training
- To liaise with the Club committee on all requirements for equipment and/or kit
- To give progress reports to the Club Committee three times a season (October, February & end of season)
Internal recruitment by FDFC Committee
Men Assistant Managers – Daniel Hogan
- To provide assistance to Manager of the football club whenever required
- To arrange a pool of players in liaison with the Manager
- Support the Manager to liaise with players to arrange coaching / training sessions
- Support the Manager to liaise with players to arrange matches
- To record attendance and departure from Club activities
- Support the Manager to liaise with the players, player’s parents and coaches on arrangements for travel to Club activities
- Keep themselves and the coaches informed of all development activities / training
Internal recruitment by Men Team Manager in consultation with FDFC Committee
Men Head Coach – Mark Saunderson
- To deputise for and carry out the duties of the Club Manager as and when required
- To assist the Club manager select a squad of players for the season and a team for Club matches
- To be responsible for the fitness levels and coaching of all players in the squad
- To prepare in conjunction with the Club Manager a fitness and coaching programme for all players in the Squad
- To implement agreed fitness and coaching programmes for all players in the Squad
- To ensure that there is first aid cover and a first aid kit during all Club activities plus access to a telephone
- Be responsible for Club equipment e.g. goalposts ensuring that there is sufficient equipment and that it is in good working order
- To work towards attaining the necessary FA Coaching Certificates and attend other compatible courses
Internal recruitment by FFC
Team PR – Andrew Kenward
- Update website weekly with FDFC and deaf football news
- Update and maintain player profiles annually
- Promote the Club to the local and national community
- Take responsibility to add results, news, photos and videos to the website.
- Liaise with Webmaster to keep website up to date on squad news and events
- Supply webmaster with profile and team photos annually
- Take responsibility for delegating/supplying reports and taking photos at events or big games
- Promote the squad and individual players via the website and FaceBook group page
Position to be filled annually at AGM
Men Kit Manager – Richard Parker
- Wash and look after playing kit
- Ensure all equipment is ready and prepared for match day including match balls
- Ensure all equipment is ready and prepared for training sessions
- Report any issues to Team Manager
Internal recruitment by Men Team Manager
Men Match Day Treasurer – Jacob Willis
- Collect match fees from players on match days
- Maintain float to supply funds to manager and Kt manager when required
- Provide funds to Manager to pay referee fees on match day
- Provide funds to Men Kit manager for washing of match kit
- Maintain spreadsheet of all income and expenditure
- Liaise with the Club Treasurer and Club/Fundraising Secretary at all times
- Collect any outstanding non-match day related payments on behalf of the Club Treasurer and Club/Fundraising Secretary.
Men Players Rep – Daniel Hogan
- Look after welfare of squad members and relay concerns to the Manager
- Ensure all players are happy!
Position to be filled annually at AGM
Page last updated: 04h September 2015