Lead Youth and Sport Worker

We are looking for a highly motivated individual for the role of Lead Youth and Sport Activity Worker who understands and believes in the value that youth work, sport and positive activities can add to people and their communities.

You will play a crucial role in the implementation of Active Communities Network’s (ACN) delivery strategy. The central focus of the role includes co-ordinating and delivering a diverse range of youth projects which use sport and positive activities to engage young people. The projects work with children, young people, and young adults across Southwark and Lambeth.

The successful applicant will have key responsibilities around programme development and face to face delivery with children, young people and young adults whilst ensuring they are engaged in projects that are developmental, innovative and meaningful.

DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Develop relationships and communication channels with young people.
• Co-ordinate and deliver sports and positive activity-based youth sessions including programme planning, monitoring, and ensuring they are delivered to the highest standard.
• Deliver sessions/workshops aimed at improving young people's knowledge and understanding of relevant issues.
• Supervise a team of sessional coaches and volunteers ensuring all sessions are staffed appropriately and staff are supported to deliver needs led sessions.
• Effectively monitor and evaluate activities, sessions and projects using technology platforms to maintain accurate records and produce timely reports.
• Develop and deliver community projects.
• Promote and encourage empowerment within all sessions.
• Promote and publicise the project to the community.
• Ensure the maintenance of internal electronic and hard copy information systems that record relevant outcomes and support the requirements of funders and partners.
• Ensure compliance with ACN policies in relation to safe-guarding, health and safety, equal opportunities, and working with volunteers and young people.
• Carry out all administrative tasks relating to delivery including provision of paperwork, monitoring and filing debriefs, reviewing and authorising timesheets as well as ensuring the ACN System is updated consistently and in a timely manner.
• To work with partners to identify and promote volunteering and development opportunities for participants and external volunteers and record progress of these developments. A culture of volunteering and project support should be encouraged with all participants.