Job Description
LOCATION
Multiple sites across our Hampshire region. You will be expected to commute to sessions in and around Basingstoke, Aldershot & Portsmouth.
REPORTS TO
The Coach will report to a Regional Operations Manager.
CHARITY BACKGROUND
Dallaglio RugbyWorks is a long-term intensive skills development programme, based on the values of rugby, delivered to 14-17 year olds outside of mainstream education. The goal? To ensure they achieve sustained education, employment or training.
Dallaglio RugbyWorks is a three-year programme, working with young people from year 10 to year 12. Coaches currently work nationally in over 70 Alternative Provision Schools. Each pair of RugbyWorks coaches leads small groups of 8-10 young people, establishing the trust and support that is vital to their mentorship.
We use rugby as a hook, but the sessions also help develop young people’s soft skills, increasing engagement with school, developing communication, discipline and guiding them onto a suitable career path. We also ensure that all RugbyWorks participants are exposed to essential workplace experience such as employability taster days, workshops and placements. This lets them aspire to positive, productive futures.
The third year of the programme switches to a more mentoring based role, as we support young people in their transition out of Alternative Provision. By continuing our relationship, we help at-risk youngsters sustain further education, employment or traineeship for the longer-term.
We are looking for someone who has a shared passion to help young people and also shares our company values:
– We Will Be Brave
– We Will Nurture a Family Spirit
– We Will Proactively Adapt
– Always Aiming Higher
JOB OVERVIEW
The role of Coach consists of rugby coaching, youth work and mentoring in equal measure in addition to the efficient collection of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) data. You will spend your time delivering Dallaglio RugbyWorks sessions across the Hampshire with a proportion of your week spent in the office for meetings and admin time.
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
Designing and delivering sessions to meet the needs of young people.
Accurately and efficiently collect Monitoring and Evaluation data to relay impact of the programme including consent forms, teacher questionnaires, and attendance data.
Completing coaching diaries on a daily basis.
Nurture and grow meaningful relationships with the Young People within your sessions.
Establishing and maintaining professional relationships with staff within the Alternative Provisions that we work in.
Working with your coaching team to achieve targets around programme delivery.
To follow the Dallaglio RugbyWorks processes around reporting incidents and child protection concerns to ensure we are safeguarding our young people to the highest standard.
Working closely with the fundraising and partnerships team to communicate successes of the programme through case studies and termly reports.
Report against programme objectives to demonstrate relevant outcomes.
Participate in Dallaglio RugbyWorks team meetings and training sessions.
Work occasional unsociable hours including evenings, weekends, and occasionally weekly residential trips in the school holidays.
Any other duties deemed necessary by your manager or CEO.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Experience
-Delivered youth work, mentoring or sports based sessions.Essential
-Previous experience collecting and analysing data.Essential
-Prior experience of building strong working relationships internally and externally.Essential
-Knowledge of factors leading to exclusion from mainstream education.Desirable
-Experience working on a community/social inclusion programme.Desirable
-Familiarity working within an office environment.Desirable
Skills & Personal Attributes
-Excellent communication skills; patience and empathy when dealing with people.Essential
-Ability to resolve conflict peacefully.Essential
-Highly self-motivated to be able to work autonomously to achieve objectives.Essential
-Strong organisational skills with structured and methodical approach to work and a clear focus on results.Essential
-Ability to work multiple deadlinesEssential
-Must be an effective team player with sufficient flexibility and willingness to take on roles outside of job description.Essential
-Be able to present themselves professionally to staff, volunteers and partners.Essential
-A willingness to learn and acquire new skills.Essential
-I.T literate and competent in the use of Microsoft Office Applications.Essential
Qualifications
-Educated to a minimum GCSE standard or equivalent.Essential
-Level 2 Sports or Youth Work Qualification.Essential
OTHER INFORMATION
Working hours are 9:00 to 17:30 Monday to Friday, but flexible working will be required to cover any out-of-hours meetings, evening visits and other events. Attendance at other Dallaglio RugbyWorks events and conferences will sometimes be required. A time off in lieu is in operation.
The jobholder will require an Enhanced DBS check prior to starting the role.
We offer 25 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays and an additional day off for your birthday!
HOW TO APPLY
To apply please send your CV and cover letter outlining how you fit the above person specification to info@dallagliorugbyworks.com. Deadline: Sunday 14th July. Interviews: W/C 15th July.