Worcestershire FA is delighted to launch a brand new programme for Disability Football as part of our Journey to Inclusion.

There are 3 areas of focus in this new project:

• Create new Disability Hub Clubs
• Appoint Disability Coach Mentors
• Appoint Disability Football Champions

This is an exciting time to be involved in the ongoing development of Disability Football in Worcestershire. Find out more information and apply for roles below.

APPLY TO BECOME A DISABILITY HUB CLUB

What is a Disability Hub Club?

Disability Hub Clubs are pivotal in advancing inclusive sports opportunities for individuals with disabilities. These hubs consolidate expertise and leadership within the county to promote best practices, fostering accessibility, skill development, and participation. Through collaborative efforts, including training sessions and coaching clinics, they empower individuals with disabilities to engage in the sport and experience its benefits. Furthermore, they advocate for alterations in policies and institutional support to foster a more inclusive environment for disability football.

In essence, disability football hubs drive innovation and excellence, ensuring equal access to high-quality football experiences and opportunities for personal growth. Be at the forefront of representing youth disability football in your county providing a safe, inclusive space for children and young people with disabilities and their families. This is a great way to raise the profile of your club and drive disability participation within your local community.

As a Hub Club you will receive the below as part of the project:

- A designated Football Champion to network and build links with your club and the local community
- Delivery of tailored youth disability football from one of our Football Champions
- Onsite coach mentoring for new and pre-existing coaches
- Onsite referee mentoring for disability specific referees
- Funding towards holding a youth pan-disability football festival in preparation for a new youth pan-disability league next season
- Funding for a new recreational centre for children with disabilities age 12-16 to compliment a new or existing Comets centre
- Specialised club support workshops for specific disability education

What are we looking for with a disability hub?

- To be able to facilitate 2 x SEN disability specific coaching workshops throughout the season that would include the pan disability teams and wider footballing community around the county.
- Can demonstrate they are a 3 star or aspirations to be a 3 star Thriving Community Club.
- Can demonstrate knowledge and understanding to advocate for alterations in policies and institutional support to foster a more inclusive environment for disability football within and around the county.
- Can demonstrate willingness to share and drive innovation and excellence, ensuring equal access to high-quality football experiences and opportunities for personal growth.
- Have experience in delivering and presenting SEND information to a wide audience. 
- To be able to host a disability football youth festivals/tournaments ensuring an inclusive environment once a football season. 
- To be able to positively collaborate with the other disability hubs and Journey to Inclusion project lead. 

Deadline for applications to become a Hub Club: 9:00am on 16/09/2024

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APPLY TO BECOME A DISABILITY COACH MENTOR

We are seeking committed and dedicated pan-disability Coach Mentors to join our team in Worcestershire. This role is essential in promoting inclusive football opportunities for individuals with disabilities across the region. The successful candidates will play a key role in delivering high-quality coaching sessions, mentoring other coaches and fostering a positive and inclusive environment for all participants.

This is a paid role and further details can be found in the pack below.

Deadline for applications to become a Disability Coach Mentor: 9:00am on 04/09/2024

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE RECRUITMENT PACK

APPLY TO BECOME A DISABILITY FOOTBALL CHAMPION

A disability champion works within a designated area of Worcestershire and they advocate for and promote inclusivity and accessibility for individuals with disabilities within the sport. They serve as a leader and role model, fostering a welcoming and supportive environment where individuals of all abilities feel valued and included. A disability champion is committed to learning about disability football and enhancing their knowledge and skills to better serve participants with disabilities and share good practice.

This is a paid role and further details can be found in the pack below. 

Deadline for applications to become a Disability Football Champion: 9:00am on 04/09/2024

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE RECRUITMENT PACK

If you would like further information on the Journey to Inclusion project or any of the roles detailed above, please contact us via email: development@worcestershirefa.com or call us on 01905 827137.