Casual Kicks Coach

Global Sports Jobs Limited; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Everton in the Community is seeking Casual Kicks Coaches to join its team in Liverpool. The role supports the Youth Inclusion programme, delivering a programme of sport and football across Kicks and Youth zone sites while also providing targeted youth support.

You will work to deliver high-quality provision that meets participants' needs and aligns with safeguarding practices. Responsibilities include planning and delivering activities, working flexible hours including evenings and weekends, and

Qualifications

• Proven experience of supporting young people within a sports environment.
• Level 2 FA Football Award and/or Level 2 Youth Work qualification.
• First aid trained.
• Ability to gain the trust of young people to inspire and motivate them to make right choices.
• Flexible approach to working unsociable casual hours, including evenings and weekends.
• An Enhanced DBS check, or evidence of subscription to the DBS Update Service.
• Evidence and verification of relevant qualifications, including proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and deliver a programme of support across Kicks and Youth zone sites.
• Deliver across sport and football as the primary focus of the role.
• Carry out youth and targeted support work with identified individuals and groups.
• Ensure delivery meets the needs of programme participants.
• Understand the Club's Safeguarding policy, procedures and best practice guidelines.
• Use that understanding to ensure safe working practices and appropriate reporting of concerns.
• Contribute positively to an anti-bullying environment.

Skills

Youth work experience

Inspiring & motivational skills

First aid

Safeguarding knowledge

Flexible to unsociable hours

DBS check

UK work eligibility

Education

Level 2 FA Football Award

Level 2 Youth Work qualification

Job description

About the Role

Everton in the Community is seeking Casual Kicks Coaches to join its team. The role works alongside the Youth Inclusion programme and programme coordinators to plan, implement and deliver a programme of support across the charity's Kicks and Youth zone sites. Delivery focuses on sport and football, and also includes some youth and targeted support work with identified individuals and groups. The post holder is expected to deliver provision of the highest standard that meets the needs of programme participants.

Key Responsibilities

• Work alongside the Youth Inclusion programme and programme coordinators to plan, implement and deliver a programme of support across Kicks and Youth zone sites.
• Deliver across sport and football as the primary focus of the role.
• Carry out youth and targeted support work with identified individuals and groups.
• Ensure delivery is of the highest standard and meets the needs of programme participants.
• Understand the Club's Safeguarding policy, procedures and best practice guidelines.
• Use that understanding to ensure safe working practices and appropriate reporting of concerns.
• Contribute positively to an anti-bullying environment.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Proven experience of supporting young people within a sports environment to deliver workshops and targeted interventions.
• A Level 2 FA Football Award qualification and/or a Level 2 Youth Work qualification.
• First aid trained.
• Ability to gain the trust of young people in order to inspire and motivate them to make right choices.
• A flexible approach to working unsociable casual hours, including evenings and weekends, as required.
• An Enhanced DBS check, or evidence of subscription to the DBS Update Service.
• Evidence and verification of relevant qualifications, including proof of eligibility to work in the UK.