Fulham Deaf Football Club

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

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