Youth Engagement Assistant Coach - Kent, United Kingdom - Sports Connect

Sports Connect

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Kent, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Youth Engagement Assistant Coach Job Description

Title of Role:
Youth Engagement Assistant Coach

Responsible to:
Head of Community, Sports Coaching and Development

Salary:
£20,800 - £21,800 dependant on experiences and qualifications

Work based benefits:

Company laptop, Birthday off as annual leave, 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) a supportive and developmental staff development programme which includes access to industry recognised qualifications and mileage support.

Work pattern: 37.5 hours a week including evenings, with possible weekend work being involved, 52 weeks a year based across multiple sites in Kent.

JOB PURPOSE

To be a key member of the Community Coaching team and deliver quality community based provisions across the organisations Community Cornerstone.

You will be placed within specific projects as detailed below as a Youth Engagement coach.

This may involve you leading sports sessions but utilising the power of sport to engage with young people in more difficult to reach communities.

You will be focused on providing opportunities for social interaction and the development of good communication, encouraging participation in small group activities and sports sessions.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Delivering on community based projects that put young people at the heart of the work we do and ensure they are engaging in appropriate activities
Understand the key objectives of the projects and sessions and ensure all objectives are targeted for key stakeholders funding requirements.
Undertaking coaching activities at venues including working alongside other coaches and external partners at the venues.
Support delivery within educational settings to upskill those participating on our programmes with relevant qualifications
Providing mentoring support to the young people and sign posting to other support mechanisms
Having a good understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures
You will also be expected to attend events that will help to develop the profile of Sports Connect across the county of Kent and throughout the South-East region.
Regularly attend Sports Connect Team Meetings as requested by The Directors or Senior Lead Team
Follow all session delivery processes
Adhere to the company policies and processes
Abide by the coaches code of conduct
Undertake internal and external continuing professional development
Any other duties requested by The Directors and Head of Community and Sports Development, or Senior Lead Team.

Area

Essential

Desirable

Safeguarding

A Sports Connect DBS will be carried out if offered the role
A DBS no older than 3 months

Education, qualifications, training and work experience.

NGB Level 1 Sports Coaching Qualification
Minimum of one years' experience of community sports coaching
Up to date safeguarding
First Aid qualification
Enhanced DBS
Mentoring qualifications
Sports project management experience
NGB Level 2 Sports Coaching Qualification

Knowledge, skills and experience.

Experience in Youth Engagement work in the community
Sports specific coaching
Delivery of sports activities in the community
Ability to motivate disengaged members of the community
Awareness of community needs
An understanding of the role of local authorities' role in community safety and engagement
Delivery of programmes within educational settings

Project Delivery

Delivery of programmes involving community based activities
Delivery of programmes involving sports based activities
Organising Sports Projects and Management

Communication, Evaluation, Monitoring & Reporting

Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
Computer literate
Able to deliver sports based activities in a variety and range of environments
Able to deliver across ability ranges
Fit our six company's values which are: Positive, Inclusive, Honest, Empowering, Respectful, Opportunity.
Knowledge of MS Office and Google Drive

Other