Sports Development Coach

The role involves delivering sports coaching sessions and creating opportunities for youth participation, including co-produced projects, volunteering, accredited training, and pathways to employment.

Key Responsibilities:

·        Delivering high-quality sports coaching sessions, particularly in the evenings, while assisting in the coordination, monitoring, and evaluation of sports programmes.

·        Developing new partnerships and programmes and support the development of new initiatives such as Tennis for All or All-Play Community Football.

·        Creating and managing progressive sports programmes designed to engage young people and encourage ongoing participation.

·        Support an accredited training programme that helps local residents qualify as sports coaches/leaders, preparing them for employment, leadership roles, work placements, and volunteering opportunities.

Requirements:

·        A passion for sports, and a minimum Level 2 coaching qualification.

·        Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for programme administration and reporting.

·        Proven experience in delivering youth sports projects.

·        Commitment to improving opportunities for young people, especially in community and housing estate settings.

·        A strong background in youth, sports, or community development.