Youth Programme Practitioner (Sessional)

Job Description

• Job title: Youth Programme Practitioner (Sessional) 

• Location: East London - Newham, Hackney, Tower Hamlets

• Salary: £13.15-15 p/h depending on experience

• Hours: Sessional work in schools - up to 10 hours with the potential for more. Core hours: 9am-4pm. May involve occasional evenings and weekends. 

Who are we?

At The Outrunners, our mission is to create an equal East London, where everyone is included and no-one is left behind. We are a running & movement charity based in Hackney that empowers young people through movement, supported by volunteers and brands such as Nike, Moju, FIIT and Lacoste. Through working with our community and partners, we aim to boost the well-being, teamwork and communication skills for young people across East London. 

For a relatively new organisation, we’ve already had a big impact through supporting hundreds of local young people and changing the landscape of youth work in the process. 

Last year we launched an exciting partnership with Nike’s Social and Community impact team. As Youth Practitioner, you will help us to scale our Nike schools programme. You’ll deliver our movement programmes across schools in East London, aiming to engage more young people in movement and running.

What do we want?

We are looking for a Youth programme practitioner to work alongside the Youth Programme’s team to develop and deliver our Nike funded schools programme targeted at Year 7 and 8 young people (age 11-13) across East London. 

You need to be passionate about getting young people moving, in particular girls and young women, and believe in the power of excellent youth work. You'll have a good understanding of the barriers and challenges faced by young people living in East London.

What you’ll be working on: 

Supporting our movement programmes 

• You’ll deliver fun and engaging sessions in schools to young people aged 11-13, alongside teachers and volunteer coaches.  

• You’ll work with the Youth Programme Lead and other Youth Practitioners to design holistic fitness programmes with a focus on running and movement whilst also bringing other sports, games and wellness activities.

• You’ll support the development of our holistic movement programmes targeted at 8-13 year olds in schools, piloting this new approach alongside our existing programmes outside of school.

• You’ll undertake administration tasks such as ensuring evaluation forms are completed, uploading data to our CRM system and planning sessions.

• You’ll complete any other business required by management and pitch in to help with other tasks at busy times during the year 

Working with young people and their families 

• You’ll develop and maintain relationships with young people and parents.

• You’ll support young people's attendance at approximately 5 races per year.

• You’ll work with the Youth Programme Team to plan and deliver summer activities.

• You’ll ensure safeguarding procedures are upheld for all young people. 

Does this sound like you?

• A self-starter with lots of energy and enthusiasm along with a passion for working with young people

• Someone who enjoys movement and sees the importance of encouraging young people out of their comfort zone

• A natural people-person with a high level of empathy, able to make people feel valued, respected and heard

• Reliable with patience, professionalism and an understanding of the importance of confidentiality

This job is for you if: 

• You have experience of working with young people and their families 

• You have experience delivering youth programmes targeted at young people with proven successful outputs

• You have relevant youth work experience or a relatable youth work qualification (please note - a youth work qualification is only a desirable criteria) 

• You have a working understanding of safeguarding children and young people and how to maintain appropriate professional boundaries

• You have a commitment to, and working understanding of, equality and diversity, with the ability to work in culturally diverse communities, as well as a readiness to challenge discriminatory behaviour

• You have excellent communication, time management and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and multitask

Desirable 

• Experience working in schools 

• Experience working with young people in sports and fitness 

• Youth work or fitness qualification 

What’s in it for you?

• The opportunity to make a difference to young people's lives!

• The chance to attend exclusive, exciting events

• Learning and development opportunities to fit your aspirations, including with some of our partner businesses

• Nike-branded sports clothing provided for work 

• Working alongside aspirational brands such as Nike

We strongly encourage women from ethnically diverse backgrounds to apply for this role since the  project is aimed at predominantly black and brown young women. Even if you feel you don’t meet all the criteria, please still apply as we want to hear from a diverse range of people. 

The successful applicant will need to be subject to a background enhanced disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) before any appointment can be confirmed.

Interested? Here’s how to apply!

• Upload a copy of your CV and a covering letter explaining why you would like the role, and how you meet the requirements listed in the job description. The covering letter should be no longer than two A4 pages.

• If you meet our requirements, we will contact you for an interview after the closing date (Friday 6th September) 

• If you are not contacted within 14 days of submitting your application, on this occasion you have been unsuccessful. We will keep your details on file for any other suitable vacancies.