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Join Morpeth Town Juniors as we embark on an exciting period of transformation!
With key members of our committee retiring over the next 18 months, we are seeking passionate volunteers to help manage our club and drive our Development Plan forward. We have a variety of rewarding roles available, perfect for those eager to make a positive impact on our growing community.
Together, let's build on our strong foundations and enhance our offerings for the children of Morpeth and beyond.
Get involved today!
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We're excited to welcome volunteers by May 2025 to ensure a smooth and dynamic handover of roles. Your involvement will make all the difference!
Morpeth Town Juniors is a wholly volunteer run community organisation for the benefit of the children of Morpeth and the surrounding area. We currently have 39 squads and have around 530 child members (and we could host more, but we're limited by the number of volunteers we have).
As the town grows and the demand for children's football grows with it, the club is looking to expand roles next year. We need a broader base of experience and assistance to manage what is a thriving club and to replace some longstanding members of the committee who, for a variety of reasons, are retiring from their positions in the next 18 months. This is an opportunity to reshape the club committee to ensure all parts of the club are well serviced and represented and that delivery of the club's development plan is fully undertaken.
There are a variety of roles we're looking to fill from club Chairperson and Secretary, to people who can bring Digital Media expertise, manage the club's pitches or organise key annual club events like the Christmas Party and the ever popular club fun day in June. We will be promoting this heavily on our social media channels in the coming months, but full information about the roles we're looking to fill can be found below.
Volunteers are the lifeblood of any community organisation and the through the hard work of over 100 volunteer coaches and committee members, the club has grown significantly in recent years. Volunteering always brings some commitment in terms of time and effort, but it can be very rewarding, helping children grow not only as footballers, but as individuals. Some of the club's volunteers have seen children start at age 5 and leave as 18 year olds!
If you have a little bit of time to spare and would like to get involved with a fantastic, local community club or would like to learn more about our club, please contact Paul on 07799 836384 or e-mail chairman@morpethtownjuniors.co.uk.
These are the roles the club is looking to fill as it seeks to establish the optimal management structure going forward. A brief role summary is detailed below each box, but please click on the box to access a detailed role description.
The role descriptions are not exhaustive in terms of their content, but provide a detailed overview of the role.
The filling of these roles is key to the ongoing development of the club in line with anticipated increased demand. PLEASE, if you can, play your part!
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Take the lead on managing the club and its direction, strategic decisions in conjunction with committee and be the main club point of contact for all stakeholders within the club. Take responsibility for the review and delivery of the club's Development Plan and attend Morpeth Town FC committee meetings on behalf of Juniors.
Main administrator within the club, handling all matters of club administration in conjunction with the league, Northumberland FA and other connected parties. Main point of contact for other clubs.
Monitors and maintains player registration with the club and the league - coaches register players for their individual teams, but this role oversees the whole club to ensure players registered to play are also registered for club membership. Also responsible for chasing unpaid memberships / membership queries.
Responsible for annual pitch allocation for teams and weekly pitch allocation for fixtures and training sessions, leading a team of volunteers in terms of managing facilities (including the Common maintenance and the 'Far Post' Kitchen) and the twice yearly Common PitchPower survey.
Responsible and engaged in coaching the 're-team' age groups (Minis & Wildcats) with the aim of recruiting volunteer coaches and the establishment of boys and girls teams each season from Minis and Wildcats. Also organise in conjunction with team coaches any other recruitment activity as required by existing squads.
Manage and organise key club events throughout the year including the Christmas Party, the club fun day and the hosting of any tournaments by the club. Also organise matchday mascot rota and liaise with Morpeth Town FC on that.
Responsible for the being the main point of contact on matters of coach education and development, arranging and delivering a 'new coaches' session each summer and shadowing / mentoring new coaches during the early stages of their coaching life, providing guidance and advice as required. Researching and providing information on sources of session plans / drills etc. Work in conjunction with the Recruitment Officer and Football Development Officer.
Devise, manage and implement a digital media presence to meet the needs of the club including the management of the club's Facebook, Instagram and website. Ensure the club maintains good digital media protocol and ensure synergie with Morpeth Town FC's presence.
Focus specifically on the interest of girls' football within the club, organising activities specifically for the girls and maintaining and promoting the pathway to adult football. From Wildcats (pre-team age) through to the women's team.
In line with the club's Development Plan, seek opportunities to connect with the local residential and business community to increase awareness of and engagement with the club. Write articles about the Juniors for the Morpeth Town FC's matchday programmes and also be active in seeking sponsorship / grant / fundraising opportunities.
Understand and implement the club's responsibilities when running activities for children and young people and implement the club's welfare and safeguarding policies. Manage any disciplinary or welfare issues in conjunction with club secretary / committee as required and ensure all volunteers maintain their required qualifications. Be part of the club's welfare team and deliver talks / presentations when required.
Manage and help deliver and grow the club's disability offering as and when required. Consider the range of disability offerings and the possibility of disability teams.
An aspirational role to co-ordinate the delivery of the club's coaching ethos and ensure the club's standards and expectations are being met. Ensure the club follows the National FA grassroots strategy and seek to deliver a consistent coaching approach club-wide. Work in conjunction with Recruitment Officer and Coach Development / Mentor
The main purpose of this role is to run (or be part of a team of coaches that run) an age specific squad of players to compete in Northumberland Football League game and cup competitions. Additionally, the role will include arranging and delivering coaching sessions and ensuring that training sessions and matches are run in a professional and disciplined manner in accordance with the club’s ethos and the club’s guidance document ‘how we coach’.