Youth Worker - Sports

Torus Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days + holidays

Pension plan

Flexible working

Staff discount and gym access

Job summary

FireFit Youth & Community Hub in Liverpool is seeking an enthusiastic Youth Worker to engage young people through sport, fitness and recreational activities. You’ll work with the FireFit team to plan and deliver sessions that build confidence, teamwork and leadership while creating a safe, inclusive environment.

You’ll deliver after-school and weekend activities, support youth voice, monitor progress and help signpost opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people aged 8–18.
• Experience delivering sports and physical activity programmes.
• Ability to plan and deliver a range of activities and support youth development.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and ability to motivate and support young people.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a varied programme of sports, fitness and recreational activities.
• Build confidence, resilience and teamwork through sport and activity.
• Create sessions, organise equipment and encourage participation.
• Promote safe, inclusive and welcoming environments and monitor youth engagement.
• Support safeguarding, health and safety and maintain records as required.

Skills

Youth work experience

Sports coaching

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication skills

Job description

We’re looking for an enthusiastic, confident and approachable Youth Worker who’s passionate about making a positive difference to young people through sport and physical activity to join the team at FireFit Youth & Community Hub in Liverpool. You’ll use sport, fitness and recreational activities to engage and inspire young people, helping them build confidence, develop new skills, work as a team and make positive choices.

Working alongside our Lead Youth Workers and wider FireFit team, you’ll plan and deliver engaging activities that encourage young people to get involved, try new experiences and achieve their goals, while creating a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment where they can thrive.

Working pattern:

You’ll work 1:45pm to 9:45pm Monday to Friday, plus 11:45am to 7:45pm every other Saturday. When you work a Saturday, you’ll receive a rest day the following week.

What you’ll be doing:

• Plan and deliver a varied programme of sports, fitness and recreational activities for young people.
• Use sport and physical activity to help young people build confidence, resilience, teamwork and leadership skills.
• Build positive relationships with young people through group activities and one-to-one support.
• Create session plans, organise equipment and identify opportunities for new activities.
• Encourage young people to get involved, try new experiences and achieve their personal goals.
• Involve young people in the design, delivery and evaluation of activities and support youth voice across the programme.
• Confidently manage groups, promoting positive behaviour and creating a safe and inclusive environment.
• Support young people to identify their strengths, overcome barriers and access wider opportunities.
• Monitor activities, maintain accurate records and complete incident, accident and safeguarding reports where required.
• Support the wider FireFit offer where needed, including Creative and Chill zones.
• Promote the FireFit youth offer and help increase membership, attendance and engagement.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety and equality procedures at all times.

What we’re looking for:

• Relevant experience working with children and young people aged 8 to 18.
• Experience delivering sports and physical activity programmes and engaging young people.
• Confidence planning and delivering a range of sports, fitness and recreational activities.
• The ability to build positive relationships with young people and encourage, motivate and support them.
• Confidence managing groups of young people and responding appropriately to challenging behaviour and conflict.
• A good understanding of young people’s development needs and the issues that are important to them.
• Experience and a good understanding of safeguarding when working with children, young people or vulnerable groups.
• An outgoing, enthusiastic and approachable personality, with good written and verbal communication skills.
• A motivated and resilient approach, with the ability to use your own initiative and work effectively as part of a team.
• A sports coaching or leadership qualification would be advantageous.
• A First Aid at Work qualification would also be advantageous, or you’ll be willing to work towards this.
• An Enhanced DBS check will be required.

Interviews will take place at FireFit Youth & Community Hub on Tuesday 3rd and Friday 6th November 2026. You’ll talk us through a session plan prepared in advance, with details provided beforehand, followed by a competency-based discussion and tour of the Hub.

Additional Information:

Each successful applicant will be required to complete the following pre-employment checks prior to a start date being agreed:

• Right to work verification.
• Qualification certificate check (where applicable).
• Two satisfactory references.
• DBS check if applicable (Standard/Enhanced).
• Completion of all new starter documentation, including signed terms and conditions.

Please note, we reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

£23,858 (pending pay award)

Hours

36

• Generous Annual Leave: Start with 25 days plus bank holidays, increasing to a maximum of 27.
• Family Support: Enjoy enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay, ensuring you can focus on what matters most during significant life events.
• Financial Flexibility: Take advantage of our holiday purchase scheme and Aviva pension plan. With Wagestream, access affordable loans (including season loans) and a portion of your pay instantly.
• Travel and Transport: Explore our lease car scheme and employee discounts on various products, including bikes and holidays.
• Continuous Learning: Access a range of learning opportunities, including e-learning workshops and support for professional qualifications.
• Recognition and Well-being: Participate in our reward and recognition schemes, volunteer in your community, and benefit from enhanced sick pay and discounted gym memberships.
• Flexible Working: We champion flexible and agile working, supporting your individual needs and preferences.
• Comfortable Workspaces: Enjoy well-designed offices with excellent public transport links, alongside access to employee assistance programs and occupational health support.
• Health and Wellness: For eligible employees, we offer BUPA health expenses coverage, ensuring your health needs are taken care of