• 1- 869-466-2998
  • info@sknfa.com

JOB VACANCY

Position: Technical Director/ Director of Football Development

The St. Kitts Nevis Football Association (SKNFA) is a private organization of an associative nature in compliance with the laws of St. Kitts/Nevis and registered as per the Saint Kitts/Nevis Football Association (incorporation) Act. The headquarters are in Basseterre, St. Kitts.

SKNFA is a Member of FIFA and of CONCACAF and CFU and SKNOC.

Requirements

  • A Valid Confederation A or B license or a Higher qualification
  • Top division league level playing experience is required.
  • Bachelor’s Degree is strongly preferred.
  • At least 5 years’ experience coaching youth soccer is required.
  • Coaching education instructing 5 years’ experience at the national level is desirable
  • Coach a national senior team, semi-professional or professional team
  • Ability to, and comfortable with, working with multiple supervisory and/or collaborative bodies including the Board of Directors, Government Ministries, NGO’s and SKNFA Members Clubs
  • Excellent people skills, including strong consultative facilitation, listening, and decision-making skills
  • Excellent computer skills (Power Point, Excel, word, Key note etc.)
  • Excellent written, and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to travel (holds a valid US visa or admission document)
  • Outstanding public speaking skills
  • Event management experience
  • Knowledgeable about Grassroots Football (Certified)
  • Proven track record of providing strategic direction in a collaborative manner, (i.e. inspiring and implementing a Shared Vision for football development)
  • Experience with budget development for football programmes; particularly youth and women’s football.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including public holidays and weekends.
  • Experience working with youth soccer and/or youth-centered organizations
  • Proven track record of success coaching and developing teams
  • Multi-lingual is an asset but not necessity

Responsibilities

  • Provide SKNFA Executive with Football Development Plan for Approval
  • Draws up, defines and leads the National Technical Development Policy under the authority of the Federation and in compliance with the Federation’s General Policy.
  • Execute the development of the four (4) Pillars for Football Development; (1) Grassroots Football (2) Coach Education (3) Youth Football (4) Club Development
  • Develop, implement and coordinate grassroots and youth football programmes.
  • Implement and coordinate coach education programme within the SKNFA
  • Develop, implement and coordinate elite football programme within the SKNFA
  • Develop, implement and coordinate women’s football development programme.

Please apply in writing to

The General Secretary

St. Kitts Nevis Football Association

Lozack Road

Basseterre

Email: info@sknfa.com

Tel. (869) 466-8502

Deadline:  Friday July 13 2018

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