About this role
We are looking for a sports coach to join our Suffolk Positive Futures scheme in Haverhill.
As a sports coach, you will support this project by helping to deliver a programme of sports-based activities to young people aged 10-19. Many of the sessions include football as a main activity. The emphasis is on raising young people's aspirations, self-esteem and personal development while developing healthier lifestyles.
If you have the skills we are looking for, this is a great opportunity to make a difference to young people at a crucial time in their lives.
As Sports Coach, your main duties will be to:
Contribute towards the planning, preparation and delivery of sports-related coaching and/or casual sports opportunities to young people attending the Positive Futures sessions.Arrive in time to assist with setting up any equipment needed to run and start the class on time.Work collaboratively with other Positive Futures coaches to ensure that the programme reflects the needs of the group attending.Instructing the group with due regard to health and safety considerations and be aware of the projects’ health and safety procedures.Attend training sessions as required.Undertake record keeping and administration.Keep all your coaching qualifications in dateMaintain frequent contact with the Positive Futures Manager and CoordinatorParticipate in internal Catch22 and external training and staff development programmes as required.Be fully committed to the active promotion of Catch-22’s equal opportunities and other relevant policies.Seek to improve personal performance and contribution.Undertake any other relevant duties that may be required from time to time ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
Level 1 governing body coaching certificate (e.g Football Association Level 1 certificate) or equivalent sports coaching qualificationExperience of coaching sport to young peopleExperience in supervision of groups of childrenGood communicator and organiserAn awareness of equal opportunities and equality and diversitySelf-motivatedAbility to work under own initiativeAbility to work under pressureAccess to your own transport and a full driving licence. DESIRABLE CRITERIA
Football coaching qualificationFirst Aid CertificateExperience of coaching in a crime diversion/social exclusion settingKnowledge of good working practices with young peopleUnderstanding of the needs of socially excluded young peopleAbility to work on own initiative to an agreed action planExperience of team work / leadership Location: Haverhill, SuffolkPay: £12.61ph plus holiday payHours: Casual, approximately 2hrs per week (Friday evenings)Managed by: Suffolk Positive Futures Project ManagerRole is subject to a DBS check. Please see full job description and person specification .
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Unless otherwise stated, interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, so early application is strongly advised.
At Catch22 we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. Diversity and Inclusion is part of what we do every day, working to deliver our vision to build a strong society where everyone has good people around them, a purpose, and a good place to live.
Catch22 is committed to rigorous safeguarding and safer recruitment practices; ensuring that every individual within the organisation has been safely and appropriately checked.
If you are applying for this role and are care experienced/care leaver, Catch22 offers a mentor to assist with the application process. Please contact [email protected] if you would like to find out more about this support. This information will not be passed to the team recruiting for this position. For more information about the Propel Programme and a guide for candidates who wish to join the programme, please see here. You can also watch an animation on the programme here.