Youth Sports Coach & Program Leader

Empower Youth Zones; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Empower Youth Zones in Manchester is seeking talented sports and fitness coaches to deliver an exciting programme for young people aged 8–19 (up to 25 for those with additional needs) at HideOut and Salford Youth Zones. You will teach fundamentals of sport, facilitate tasters, competitions and challenges, and coach and develop teams while supporting volunteer coaches.

Ideally you will have Level 1/2 coaching qualifications from a National Governing Body and experience working with diverse young

Qualifications

• Experience delivering sport programmes to young people.
• Coaching qualifications from a National Governing Body are preferred.
• Ability to engage diverse groups of young people.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an exciting programme of sports activities for 8–19 (25 for some participants) at the Youth Zones.
• Teach fundamentals, facilitate tasters, competitions and challenges.
• Coach and develop teams and support volunteer sports coaches.
• Collaborate with the Sports Team to ensure accessible, engaging sessions.

Skills

Sports coaching

Youth coaching

Volunteer coordination

Education

Level 1/2 coaching qualification

Job description

Empower Youth Zones in Manchester is seeking talented sports and fitness coaches to deliver an exciting programme for young people aged 8–19 (up to 25 for those with additional needs) at HideOut and Salford Youth Zones. You will teach fundamentals of sport, facilitate tasters, competitions and challenges, and coach and develop teams while supporting volunteer coaches.

Ideally you will have Level 1/2 coaching qualifications from a National Governing Body and experience working with diverse young