Youth Activity & Skills Coach

Accord Appointments Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Accord Appointments Ltd is helping a prestigious client recruit an Activity Coordinator to create and deliver an engaging programme for young people aged 18–24, helping them discover strengths and build confidence. You’ll plan sport, creative, digital and community activities, develop transferable workplace skills, and work with mentors, employers and training providers to support each participant’s goals.

DBS checks and safeguarding apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in mentoring, employment, recruitment, resourcing, youth work or similar support roles.
• Qualifications in areas such as youth work, teaching, coaching, training, careers, employability or facilitation are desirable, along with first aid and risk-assessment experience.
• Experience delivering sport, creative, digital, gaming, VR, outdoor, volunteering or project-based activities would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver fun, purposeful group and one-to-one activities.
• Help young people develop confidence, communication, teamwork, resilience and workplace skills.
• Turn interests and everyday activities into opportunities to discover and demonstrate transferable skills.
• Organise employer talks, workplace visits, mock interviews, volunteering and project-based experiences.
• Adapt activities so everyone can participate, whatever their confidence, ability or individual needs.
• Work closely with Mentors to connect activities to each participant’s goals and next steps.
• Promote activities, encourage attendance and re-engage young people who may lose confidence or disengage.
• Create a safe, welcoming environment where young people feel heard, respected and encouraged to succeed.
• Track participation and progress while ensuring activities meet safeguarding, quality and health & safety requirements.

Skills

Creative

Engaging youth

Group leadership

Organised

Safeguarding

Communication

Digital tools

Job description

Accord Appointments Ltd is helping a prestigious client recruit an Activity Coordinator to create and deliver an engaging programme for young people aged 18–24, helping them discover strengths and build confidence. You’ll plan sport, creative, digital and community activities, develop transferable workplace skills, and work with mentors, employers and training providers to support each participant’s goals.

DBS checks and safeguarding apply.