Youth Netball Program Builder

Netbal Nederland; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Netbal Nederland is seeking an enthusiastic Youth Development Officer to establish and grow youth netball across the Netherlands. The role offers a unique opportunity to build a national programme from the ground up and to collaborate with schools, clubs and community partners.

You will work with an expert mentor to adapt international learning to the Dutch context, recruit coaches and volunteers, and ensure safeguarding and inclusivity across activities.

Qualifications

• Passionate about developing sport and working with young people.
• Experience in youth sport, sports development, coaching, education or similar.
• Speaks Dutch (advantage, but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Create, develop and launch Netbal Nederland's youth netball programme.
• Create age-appropriate activities, sessions and competitions for young players.
• Identify opportunities to introduce netball in schools, clubs and communities.
• Build relationships with clubs, schools, coaches, volunteers and other relevant organisations.
• Support clubs in starting their own junior netball programmes.
• Help recruit and support coaches and volunteers working with young players.
• Maintains compliance with Netbl Nederlands safeguarding and youth protection policies.
• Organise youth events, training sessions and other participation opportunities.
• Ensure youth netball is welcoming, inclusive and enjoyable for children of different ages and abilities.
• Work closely with the Netbal Nederland team to ensure youth development feeds into the Netbal Nederlands wider performance programme.

Job description

Netbal Nederland is seeking an enthusiastic Youth Development Officer to establish and grow youth netball across the Netherlands. The role offers a unique opportunity to build a national programme from the ground up and to collaborate with schools, clubs and community partners.

You will work with an expert mentor to adapt international learning to the Dutch context, recruit coaches and volunteers, and ensure safeguarding and inclusivity across activities.