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SPORT & ACTIVITY LEADER – Casual/part-time
JOB DESCRIPTION
Charity Summary:
SportInspired’s vision is of communities connected with energy and passion, where people enjoy being active. Our mission is to achieve this through fun and inclusive community-based programmes which bring together local businesses, sports clubs, schools, councils and housing associations, inspiring new connections, life skills and opportunities. The SportInspired team is a young team of passionate and committed doers – working together to improve the lives of people in the UK to help them achieve their full potential. Our values are embodied in everything we do – from our team to the way we work together and programmes we deliver – we are impactful, innovative, inclusive and fun.
Role Outline:
We are looking for individuals interested in the sport sector in and around the above locations to deliver multi-sport recreational sports to vulnerable children and adults each week. The Sport Leader would travel to the site and deliver to a group of mixed age and ability individuals or support other sports leaders to deliver their sport sessions. You must be energetic, adaptable, fun and open to feedback to improve. Training will be provided to help Sport Leaders run enjoyable and inclusive sport for all.
You’ll be working on the incredible ARAP programme to bring fun, inclusive sports sessions to vulnerable children and adults from Afghanistan, now living in the UK after supporting the UK Government and Ministry of Defence. These families, who are eligible for relocation through the Ministry of Defence and Home Office, may not have had many chances to experience activities like this before. By using sports as a tool, we aim to bring joy, create opportunities, and build connections for these vulnerable individuals, offering them a positive and uplifting experience.
Responsibilities:
• Deliver a fun and inclusive sports provision to a wide range of demographics.
• Adapt a session based on the needs of those you are delivering to.
• Liaise with on-site staff to ensure sessions meet the needs of the individuals and sessions run smoothly.
• Keep attendance records of those who attended the session and report this in a timely manner.
• Ensure sessions are safe and incident/accidents are reported in a timely manner.
Must Haves:
• Fun and enthusiastic.
• An understanding and passion for the benefits that sport can have on an individual’s mental and physical wellbeing.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build a rapport quickly.
• Sensitivity to other’s cultures, beliefs and traditions.
• Agile, adaptable with the ability to think on your feet.
Nice to Haves:
• Have gained or are working towards a relevant degree (e.g sports coaching, sports science etc.).
• Experience of casual sports coaching or delivering engaging workshops to adults and/or children.
• A full driving license (there is an expectation that you will have to travel to delivery sites).
Package and Benefits:
• A competitive starting salary ranging from £15-£25/hr (depending on experience) with the chance for an hourly salary increase once you have demonstrated your capability to excel in the role.
• Flexible hours to fit around your commitments and study.
• Enhanced DBS checked for both adults and children.
• First aid and safeguarding training.
• Feeling part of a young, dynamic and fun team.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Paid travel time.
• Access to our team days and events.
Next Steps:
To apply, please send your CV and a short covering letter to Victoria (Victoria.park@sportinspired.org).
If we feel you could potentially be the right candidate we will invite you for a short informal interview, where we will discuss your experience and passion for the role.
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