Women and Girls Officer - Leeds, United Kingdom - Leeds United Foundation

Leeds United Foundation

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Leeds, United Kingdom

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Leeds United Foundation Women & Girls Department

Women and Girls Officer / Post 16 Coach

Purpose of the role:

Purpose:To oversee the delivery of the new 'GO AHEAD' project within 20 schools, with a key role of managing staff and creating strong links with partner schools, whilst directing and organising a community social action programme for the participants to be involved with.

The postholder will also deliver practical football sessions in line with the Female Academy technical programme to girls aged 16-18 who are enrolled on a full-time education and football programme linking both the programmes to enhance participation within secondary and post 16 education.

Motivation to work with children and young people
Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people.

About the Organisation

The Leeds United Foundation is a non-profit, sports charity that exists to deliver targeted, high-quality programmes that have a real and measurable positive impact on the relationship between the club, its fans and the community.

Main areas of responsibility:

Welfare of participants within the programme.
To work with schools to develop strong partnerships to ensure the programme is sustainable.
Plan and communicate with delivery staff to organise delivery on the programme.
Have a confident approach to communicating with external partners.
Ensure engagement numbers are high and sustained throughout the school year.
Ensure the programme is providing high quality coaching and support.
Ensure that administrative duties and KPI information are completed and collected such as risk assessments / registers / participant information before and after every session inline with programme requirements / health and safety / child protection.
Attend meetings with the Senior Women & Girls Officer.
To adopt principles of continuous personal and professional development with regards to the role.
To build and maintain good working relationships both internally and externally, always maintaining a professional image when representing The Leeds United Foundation.
To keep confidential any information gained regarding the Charity, Club, and its personnel.
Maintain a flexible approach to work.
To maintain the upkeep of all relevant equipment pertaining to the delivery of programmes and to the safety of participants.
To undertake all other such relevant duties directed by the Senior Management team, which from time to time may be required with respect to the promotion of The Leeds United Foundation.
To keep confidential any information gained regarding the Charity, Club, and its personnel.
To maintain a flexible approach to work.
To be aware of and abide by all the Leeds United Foundation policies and procedures, in particular Safeguarding and Equality Diversity & Inclusion
Welfare of players within the College programme
Provide high quality coaching and support
Complete and support administrative duties such as Risk Assessment / Registers / Wellness report every session inline with programme requirements / Health and Safety / Child Protection
To adopt principles of continuous personal and professional development with regard to the role

Key Performance Indicators:

To widen our range of programmes and increase girl's participation across Yorkshire.
Deliver programmes in line with all training, guidance, and materials in its entirety.

Person specification:

Essential_
Experience in project delivery and organisation
UEFA C
A recognised FA First Aid Qualification
Knowledge and understanding of child protection issues including holding a current FA Safeguarding Children Workshop certificate
An accepted FA Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Disclosure (previously known as an FA CRB Disclosure)
Experience in girls' football
Have knowledge and understanding of child development and be sensitive to children's needs
Willingness to work weekends and training events when required
Own transport essential
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work both independently, using your own initiative, and as part of a team.
Excellent knowledge of safeguarding and safeguarding practices.
Knowledge and understanding of working with young people

To have a willingness to use online technologies to support the sharing of advice and guidance online to players

To include:
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Google Drive.

Desirable_
UEFA B
An understanding of Talent Identification
Understanding of the Leeds United Foundation Girls Pathway

Health and Safety:

Ensure that all health and safety procedures are in place for activities and that risk assessments are completed for specific programmes.
Ensure that staff on the women and girls programmes are fully supported in understanding the health and safety requirements of the women and girls programmes.
Ensure th