We are looking to hire an Apprentice Sports Coach Level 4
Work Schedule: Apprentice, 30hrs
Pay: 10k-12500 p/a
Location: Coventry (Also Covering Warwickshire)
We are looking for someone that is:
* Looking to grow with our organisation and become a leading and inspirational figure for children, young people and communities in Coventry.
* Fun, outgoing, likeable
* Committed to keeping young people safe, well and free from harm.
* A UK Drivers Holder and able to drive their car within the role
* Able to engage challenging groups of children and young people.
* Calm and Professional in all situations.
* Committed, determined, and resilient
* Active, energetic and enthusiastic
* Caring, considerate and respectful
* Skilled in working with people from various backgrounds
* Confident and competent in challenging circumstances
* A strong leader and problem solver
* Has a background in sport, art and or music.
* Persuasive, a good communicator in various situations
* An individual and team player
Job Description
* To drive the activity levels of Empowr-U within Coventry, making our organisation a place that young people are engaged with.
* To develop the Empowr-U activity schedule, ensuring that young people that are engaged within the organisation, have a pathway to develop themselves.
* To drive, steer and deliver the organisation in line with the strategic plan and KPI’s set.
* To ensure that Empowr-U values are applied to every session, every project, everywhere that we operate.
* To actively promote our values amongst customers, partners and communities that we work with.
* To recruit, nurture and coordinate a team of volunteers to support the delivery of our programmes.
* To ensure that Empowr-U activities have an environment that children, young people and communities can engage with.
* To ensure that new business and opportunities are primarily influenced by Empowr-U vision and mission statement.
* To promote a culture of keeping children and young people safe from harm (see more in Safeguarding)
* To ensure that the safety, security and welfare of children and young people is kept at the heart of activity delivery, and is never compromised.
* To promote a culture of Keeping Children safe through the Empowr-U sessions, workforce, and members, ensuring that this is within the design of project plans.
* To use feedback from activities to inform our organisation about improving our practice, giving young people in Coventry a voice, and an opportunity to influence policy and practice.
* Delivering training for staff on behalf of Empowr-U, and mentoring staff to become effective in their roles.Undertake the necessary training and CPD opportunities to improve the outcome and efficiency of resources.
* Communication, coordination, and logistics of to increase quality of delivery.
* Identify business opportunities, gaps in the market or perceived needs of potential users.
* Preparing equipment and session layout.
* Develop and maintain a professional relationship with Empowr-U workforce, clients and partners, as well as maintaining a professional public image.
* A positive, forward-thinking approach to equal opportunities, reducing barriers to participation and inspiring people with varying abilities, from a variety of cultural backgrounds.
* Lead in activity development, personal development and character development of 8-25 year olds.
* Undertake the necessary CPD opportunities, in order to fulfil and improve current requirements and standards of delivery.
* Plan, Promote, Deliver and Evaluate our Empowr-U Activity sessions in Coventry and Warwickshire.
* Support the management/development of all staff, apprentices, trainees and volunteers.
* Lead or Assist with Empowr-U events and projects, dependent on the nature of the event.
* Support the positive development and publicity of Empowr-U.
* Agree to abide by a code of conduct and carry out duties in accordance with Empowr-U policies and procedures; including equal opportunities, child protection, health and safety at work etc.
* Ensure that all activities are delivered to the very highest standards.
* To follow excellent safeguarding practice at all times.
* To undertake other duties and responsibilities as required from time to time commensurate with the grade of the post
* Follow excellent timekeeping, communication and programme delivery routines, necessary to the maintenance of the programmes.