Outdoor& Adventure Sports Coordinator

Action Together; Salford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Outdoor Sports Coordinator to lead the development of outdoor sports programs within a vibrant Youth Zone. This role involves overseeing a range of adventurous activities, including the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, and requires a candidate with diverse coaching qualifications. You will be instrumental in creating opportunities for young people to engage in outdoor education, fostering relationships with local partners to enhance participation. Join a passionate team dedicated to providing safe and enriching experiences for youth in the community.

Benefits

OnSite Fitness Gym

Boxing / MMA Suite

Learning and Development Opportunities

Living Wage Employer

Company Sick Pay

Enhanced Maternity Leave

Qualifications

• A range of sport coaching and instructor qualifications required.
• Willingness to work toward additional coaching qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee outdoor sports delivery within the Youth Zone.
• Build and maintain relationships with partner agencies.

Skills

Football coaching

Basketball Coaching

Rugby coaching

Mountain Leaders

Kayaking

British Cycling

Expedition Leader

Indoor Climbing

Job description

The Outdoor Sports Coordinator will develop and oversee the delivery of the outdoor sports offer within the Youth Zone including the MUGA, Sports Pitch, Outdoor Recreation & Adventurous activities including Urban Sports and indoor climbing. Take a lead on the development of our outdoor education and adventurous programme including lead responsibility for Youth Zones Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme.

The ideal candidate will have a range of sport coaching, and or instructor qualifications (e.g. Football coaching, Basketball Coaching, Rugby coaching, Mountain Leaders, Kayaking, British Cycling, Expedition Leader, Indoor Climbing etc.) and be willing to work toward others.

You would be required to build and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with other partner agencies across the City of Salford and beyond; to widen the opportunities for young people to participate in outdoor education and adventurous activities.

Although part of an integrated Empower Team, this role will be based from Salford Youth Zone

About EMPOWER

EMPOWER is the charity that oversees the creation, management and sustainability of Youth Zones in Manchester and Salford. These include HideOut Youth Zone located in Gorton, East Manchester which opened in 2020 and Salford Youth Zone located in Pendleton, Salford which is due to open to young people in Spring 2025.

HideOut and Salford Youth Zones provide children and young people aged 8-19 and up to 25 for those with additional needs with somewhere safe to go, something position to do and someone trusted to talk to.

EMPOWER is part of the national network of OnSide Youth Zones, which supports the creation and implementation of a network of Youth Zones across the country.

Youth Zones are purpose-built spaces fizzing with energy, and crammed with incredible facilities. They are staffed by skilled and dedicated Youth Workers who truly believe in young people – helping them see what they could achieve, and giving them the skills, confidence and ambition to go for it.

This is life-changing support that helps tens of thousands of young people from a diverse range of backgrounds to thrive.

How to apply:

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Key information

• Employer: EMPOWER
• Locations: Salford
• Role Type: Permanent
• Working Hours: Full-Time
• Closing Date: Sunday 18th May 2025 at 12:00pm
• Contact Name: Recruitment
• Contact Information: [e-mail]
• Employee Benefits: OnSite Fitness Gym & Boxing / MMA SuiteLearning and Development OpportunitiesLiving Wage EmployerCompany Sick Pay and Enhances Maternity Leave
• Would You Consider A Job Share For The Role?: Yes