Job Description
To lead the delivery and development of a positive activities programme, including sports, art and cultural activities, primarily aimed at engaging young people aged 9-19 years. To support the delivery of coach education, sports development and targeted interventions programmes as outlined by the ACN Programme Manager.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
• Design, plan and deliver high quality provision of sports activities, including sports for development courses to young people, primarily aged 9-19 years.
• To lead sports related school and community inclusion sessions working with local partners to increase educational attainment and attendance and employability skills, decreasing the risk of young people becoming NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training).
• To design, plan and deliver projects in partnership with a range of local services including the Police, Local Authority, Youth Services, Youth Offending Team (YOT), Health and Education.
• Support the delivery of accredited Level 1-2 courses and work with National Governing Bodies to offer sports coaching courses & workshops to young people.
* To support the delivery of workshops addressing areas such as Safer Communities and offer interventions to young people addressing prevalent community issues.
• Support all young people including those who display social, education or behavioral difficulties, in positive activities and develop positive relationships and outcomes for all.
• To arrange venues for the delivery of activities and complete regular risk assessments to ensure the safety of all participants and staff.
• To offer feedback to designated Pastoral and Welfare Lead relevant information about participants involved in BWI projects allowing for reports and interactions with Police, YOT, Supporting Troubled Families and Children Services.
• Responsible for the inputting and collating data on ACN monitoring & evaluations systems and provide written evidence & reports to their line manager on social impact of the positive activities programmes.
* To be aware of Child Protection and Safeguarding Policies and to follow all processes and procedures as instructed and ensure other part time staff and volunteers also adhere to these.
• To support a strategy to promote services offered, engage and maintain interest of the relevant target group (local young people aged 9-19 years). This may involve outreach work and more general marketing and promotion within schools and community venues.
• To consult with participants and groups of young people in the planning stage so that young people are at the centre of the project delivery.
• To manage Support Project Workers, Apprentices, Volunteers and school and/or college placements/work experience pupils involved when required.
OTHER ACTIVITIES:
• To keep up to date with new methods and complete necessary internal and external training sessions as identified by your Line Manager.
• To undertake duties as can be reasonably expected to ensure the smooth running and efficiency of the projects.
• To ensure all staff and volunteers comply with the Child Protection, Equal Opportunities and Health and Safety policies at all times.
• To attend all relevant training provided by ACN
How to apply
Please send your CV along with a covering letter detailing why you are best suited for the role – matching your skills, knowledge and experience against the job description and person specification. Please email this to charlotte@activecommunities.org.uk.