TECHNICAL DIRECTOR – Botswana Football Association

Botswana Football Association invites suitably qualified local professionals to apply for the position of TECHNICAL DIRECTOR.

DESCRIPTION:

The position of Technical Director for Botswana Football Association (BFA) is a full-time position which will define and lead the National Technical Programme under the authority of the Botswana Football Association (BFA) and in compliance with the aims, objectives and values of the Federation.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Highest Recognised Coaching qualification (CAF/international)
2. Minimum of Degree in Education/ Sports Management and Coaching

EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Qualified with the highest Diploma of coaching diploma available in the country or equivalent or higher International diploma I
2. Must be from a football back ground. Ideally a former player, though not at international level
3. Must be recognized by CAF and/or FIFA
4. Proven skills and experience in the implementation and delivery of football development programmes
5. Credibility and recognition in the football world to command respect among players and coaches
6. Experience managing high-performance programmes with a proven track record in supporting team and squad management at various levels, including the international level
7. Experience in the leadership of coaches and Coach Education programmes.
8. Experience in the management of staff to ensure their effective operation, work allocation and discipline

8. Experience in people management skills with the ability to implement innovative ideas and influence support programmes
9. Willingness to work irregular hours and travel extensively
10. Previous experience of working in a multi-stakeholder sports environment and comfortable managing the differing tensions that may prevail

IN ADDITION, THE FOLLOWING

WOULD BE AN ADDED ADVANTAGE:

Minimum of 5 years’ experience as:

• Professional Player
• Head Coach of a Premier League Team
• Head Coach of National Youth Teams
• Head Coach or Assistant Coach of Senior National Team
• CAF Instructor
• FIFA Instructor Should be above the age of 40.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develop, and implement a clear and thorough Technical Development plan with a Technical Chart aimed at continually promoting and improving the game of football in BFA at all levels from Grassroots to Elite football including youth football, women’s football, futsaland Coaching Education.
2. Advice the BFA on all matters related to the effective development of football in Botswana and be accountable for the development of a strategy and policy for the performance of football programmes.

4. Define and disseminate a national football philosophy
5. Establish clear pathways for player development including establishment of a National Talent Identification system identify, train and protect talented young players to ensure their progression from Grassroots to Elite
6. Research and monitoring of developments in the football world including studying of major competitions, training methods, fitness, philosophies, opportunities for further development of the game and organizing of national seminars to promote technical activities

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

1. Demonstrated organization and leadership skills with a strong ability to motivate
2. Proven people management and team-building skills in order to build a strong, robust and impactful team
3. Ability to work under pressure, balancing conflicting demands and tight deadlines
4. Excellent mediation skills and communication skills to manage inevitable tensions of a high-pressure environment
5. Ability to relate to and influence a wide variety of stakeholders
6. An international outlook -with multicultural familiarization and sensitivity including the ability to develop contacts and bring international best practices to BFA from the wider football world
7. A consultative style of decision making which results in clear, thoughtful and timely decisions
8. Commitment to continuous personal and organizational improvement
9. Demonstrated qualities, traits and demeanour that are consistent with the BFA’s values and vision

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Training and development of coaches including design and updating of coaches manuals, facilitating licensing courses, developing a coaches Code of Conduct, arranging for expert and specialist coaches to deliver training clinics, education on rules of the game and creating and maintaining a library of resources including books, videos and articles for coaches to access
2. Establish and deliver a comprehensive and nationwide Grassroots programme at both the community level, in schools, and in the schools through clubs through strategic partnerships within the communities and with various Government Ministries and Agencies. Expand the demographics of players with specific emphasis on outreach to underserved communities in the ‘Interior regions”. This must include creation of a “D” license and certification for Grassroots Educators

3. Establish and deliver a National Women’s Development plan including training and recommending staff members for National Women’s team coaches at the U-17, U-20 and Senior levels
4. Define and disseminate a national football philosophy
5. Establish clear pathways for player development including establishment of a National Talent Identification system