Level 4 Apprentice Sports Coach

Empowr-U; Coventry; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

A community engagement organization in Coventry is seeking an Apprentice Sports Coach Level 4. The role involves driving activities for young people, developing engagement strategies, and ensuring safety and well-being standards are upheld. Candidates should be enthusiastic, with the ability to lead and communicate effectively with diverse groups. A valid UK driving license is required. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Must be a UK Driver Holder with a valid license.
• Experience working with children and young people is desirable.
• Background in sports, art, or music preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive the activity levels of Empowr-U within Coventry.
• Develop the Empowr-U activity schedule for young people.
• Promote a culture of safety for children and young people.

Skills

Engaging children

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Energetic and enthusiastic

Job description

We are looking to hire an Apprentice Sports Coach Level 4

Work Schedule: Apprentice, 30hrs

Pay: 10k-12500 p / a

Location: Coventry (Also Covering Warwickshire)

We are looking for someone that is :

• Looking to grow with our organisation and become a leading and inspirational figure for children, young people and communities in Coventry.
• Fun, outgoing, likeable
• Committed to keeping young people safe, well and free from harm.
• A UK Drivers Holder and able to drive their car within the role
• Able to engage challenging groups of children and young people.
• Calm and Professional in all situations.
• Committed, determined, and resilient
• Active, energetic and enthusiastic
• Caring, considerate and respectful
• Skilled in working with people from various backgrounds
• Confident and competent in challenging circumstances
• A strong leader and problem solver
• Has a background in sport, art and or music.
• Persuasive, a good communicator in various situations
• An individual and team player

Job Description

• To drive the activity levels of Empowr-U within Coventry, making our organisation a place that young people are engaged with.
• To develop the Empowr-U activity schedule, ensuring that young people that are engaged within the organisation, have a pathway to develop themselves.
• To drive, steer and deliver the organisation in line with the strategic plan and KPI’s set.
• To ensure that Empowr-U values are applied to every session, every project, everywhere that we operate.
• To actively promote our values amongst customers, partners and communities that we work with.
• To recruit, nurture and coordinate a team of volunteers to support the delivery of our programmes.
• To ensure that Empowr-U activities have an environment that children, young people and communities can engage with.
• To ensure that new business and opportunities are primarily influenced by Empowr-U vision and mission statement.
• To promote a culture of keeping children and young people safe from harm (see more in Safeguarding)
• To ensure that the safety, security and welfare of children and young people is kept at the heart of activity delivery, and is never compromised.
• To promote a culture of Keeping Children safe through the Empowr-U sessions, workforce, and members, ensuring that this is within the design of project plans.
• To use feedback from activities to inform our organisation about improving our practice, giving young people in Coventry a voice, and an opportunity to influence policy and practice.
• Delivering training for staff on behalf of Empowr-U, and mentoring staff to become effective in their roles.Undertake the necessary training and CPD opportunities to improve the outcome and efficiency of resources.
• Communication, coordination, and logistics of to increase quality of delivery.
• Identify business opportunities, gaps in the market or perceived needs of potential users.
• Preparing equipment and session layout.
• Develop and maintain a professional relationship with Empowr-U workforce, clients and partners, as well as maintaining a professional public image.
• A positive, forward-thinking approach to equal opportunities, reducing barriers to participation and inspiring people with varying abilities, from a variety of cultural backgrounds.
• Lead in activity development, personal development and character development of 8-25 year olds.
• Undertake the necessary CPD opportunities, in order to fulfil and improve current requirements and standards of delivery.
• Plan, Promote, Deliver and Evaluate our Empowr-U Activity sessions in Coventry and Warwickshire.
• Support the management / development of all staff, apprentices, trainees and volunteers.
• Lead or Assist with Empowr-U events and projects, dependent on the nature of the event.
• Support the positive development and publicity of Empowr-U.
• Agree to abide by a code of conduct and carry out duties in accordance with Empowr-U policies and procedures; including equal opportunities, child protection, health and safety at work etc.
• Ensure that all activities are delivered to the very highest standards.
• To follow excellent safeguarding practice at all times.
• To undertake other duties and responsibilities as required from time to time commensurate with the grade of the post
• Follow excellent timekeeping, communication and programme delivery routines, necessary to the maintenance of the programmes.