Approximately 18 months ago England Futsal launched its ‘Futsal Commissions’ project aimed at assembling a group of collaborators, by inviting applications from members of the futsal community, to develop the game. At the time we did not receive as many applications as we had hoped to set up the Commissions effectively, thus 18 months on we are re-launching this opportunity for the 2024.25 season.
The England Futsal leadership team are seeking applicants with lived experience of the futsal community, who have energy and motivation to drive the movement, and are willing to give their time and expertise voluntarily for a 2-season commitment. The England Futsal team are setting up 4 Commissions that will bring the collective voice of the futsal community to the fore, which will feed directly into the Board and Leadership team. These Commissions are themed around policy areas and societal agendas which we feel are important to build a progressive and community-led approach to the development and leadership of the sport across England.
The Commissions are:
- Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EEDI) – Developing and leading an approach to an ambition for the game which is inclusive, welcoming and accessible.
- Duty to Care / Welfare of ALL – placing the welfare and wellbeing of Players, Coaches, Referees and Administrators at the core of our work.
- People Development – ensuring we develop a progressive approach to recruitment, learning, professional development and transition of coaches, referees, administrators and boards (both paid and voluntary).
- Facilities – Ensuring we have a connected network of high quality, accessible, digitally enabled, inclusive and safe places to play.
Board Chair Steve Mitchell said: “We are excited to be opening up our governance structure to the Futsal Community. This sport in this country has survived & thrived to date thanks to the tireless efforts of countless individuals and it is important that their Voice, experience, expertise are given the platform to contribute to the Future. We are committed to these groups representing the communities they serve and would love to see applications from anyone who wants to make a difference regardless of age, race, gender or other characteristic.”
Full information about the Commissions and the application process can be found at the following hyperlink: England Futsal Commissions – Application Information
A list of the application questions & the prompts designed to support applicants with their answers can be found at the following hyperlink: Commissions Application Questions
The online application form can be found here. Please note that we strongly recommend reading both the Application Information & Application Questions Documents prior to completing your application.
The deadline for applications is midnight on the 06.12.24 and late submissions will not be reviewed. If you have any questions, please email our Head of Development & Technical Sion Kitson (sion@englandfutsal.com).
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