'Premier League Kick's Coach (Female Engagement Lead)
To lead on the delivery of 'Premier League Kicks ' activities. The 'Premier League Kicks' coach will work closely with the Community Engagement Manager, as well as a range of partners, to further develop our offer and ensure young people attending continue to benefit from the 'PL Kicks' project.
Job Description
* Lead on the delivery of engaging football and multisport activities in areas of deprivation, as part of the 'PL Kicks' and 'Get Involved' projects.
* Effectively engage with under-resourced young people (ages 8-18) at sessions; acting as a positive role model to inspire, motivate and empower young people to realise their potential.
* Be responsible for the recruitment of participants to the sessions. This can involve the delivery of assemblies and taster sessions in schools as well as the circulation of high-quality marketing material provided by the Foundation’s Marketing Team.
* Support part-time kicks coaches, sessional staff and volunteers to ensure that sessions are delivered to the highest quality.
* Support the Community Engagement Manager with the creation of casual staff timetables to ensure all sessions are adequately staffed.
* Ensure all aspects of safeguarding are integrated across the delivery of the project and all activities are delivered in a safe and suitable manner.
* Deliver fun and engaging football sessions and fixtures during the holiday periods.
* Support in the creation and delivery of workshops and activities to educate and empower participants, predominantly around topics of crime and consequences, female empowerment and mental well-being.
* Support with the delivery of social action projects, tournaments and other events related to the 'PL Kicks' project.
* Work closely with local communities to identify suitable locations for the delivery of 'PL Kicks' and 'Get Involved', and to ensure our offer continues to meet the needs of these communities.
* Develop local networks, with other agencies involved in sport and youth work in Croydon, Bromley, Sutton and Lambeth.
* Ensure all participants attending the sessions are registered correctly, and data is collected and processedin accordance with GDPR and uploaded to our online monitoring system.
* Survey participants attending sessions to gauge feedback on activities and to demonstrate the impact of the project.
* Support monitoring returns and constantly review the programme to ensure the project achieves its desired outcomes.
* Represent 'PL Kicks', 'Get Involved' andPalace for Life Foundation at relevant activities, conferences, competitions and other events relating to the project.
Person Specification
* Possess an FA coaching qualification and be compliant regarding safeguarding and first aid qualifications.
* Experience in youth work, sports and community coaching.
* Experience of delivering/coordinating projects which seek to increase participation, particularly with women and girls and/or those from minority ethnic backgrounds.
* Have knowledge/experience of the specific barriers facing women/girls engaging in regular physical activities.
* Ability to represent Palace for Life Foundation in a professional manner and communicate effectively to a range of stakeholders.
* Ability to develop and maintain relationships with external partners, including schools and their staff, so they are satisfied with our work.
* Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
* Excellent communication/presentation skills both written and verbal.
* Excellent organisational, planning and administrative skills, including time management, prioritisation of workloads, and be able to complete tasks to quality service standards.
* Commitment to high quality sport provision and committed to providing the best possible opportunities for all participants.
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