Are you passionate about sport and motivated by the opportunity to positively impact young people’s lives? We’re looking for an enthusiastic and engaging Multi-Sports Coach to join the team at Corfe Mullen Youth Trust (CMYT), delivering our exciting Friday evening “Choose Sport” programme. This is more than just coaching — it’s about using sport as a powerful tool to connect, inspire, and support young people aged 11–16. You’ll be working alongside experienced youth workers, helping create a safe, inclusive space where young people can build confidence, develop life skills, and make positive choices. Job Description Job Title: Sessional Multi-Sports Coach (Youth Work Setting) Salary: SCP8 £13.99ph – SCP9 £14.82ph (dependent on experience) Hours: Friday Evenings (Zero-hour contract, with potential additional hours and fixed hours contract) Responsible to: Lead Youth Worker Base: Corfe Mullen Town Council Office, Towers Way, Corfe Mullen, BH21 3UA and surrounding areas Main Purpose of the Role As part of the CMYT team, the multi-sports Coach will deliver engaging, inclusive, and structured sports sessions as part of our Friday evening “Choose Sport” programme. This role is sport-focused and works alongside the wider youth work team. You will use sport as a tool to: engage young people (ages 11–16) build positive relationships provide a safe and enjoyable alternative to anti-social behaviour support young people to make positive choices You will play a key role in supporting engagement through physical activity within a youth work setting. Safeguarding decisions and session leadership sit with the Lead Youth Worker. The roles primary responsibility is sports delivery with engagement through physical activity. Key responsibilities plan and deliver structured, fun, and inclusive multi-sport sessions adapt activities to suit a range of abilities, needs, and engagement levels u se sport to promote: - Teamwork - Confidence - Positive behaviour - Healthy lifestyles work collaboratively with youth workers to support wider session aims build positive and appropriate relationships with young people encourage participation and inclusion over competition and performance manage behaviour using positive, restorative approaches support the creation of a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment set up and pack down sports equipment follow all safeguarding, health & safety, and organisational policies report any concerns or incidents to the Lead Youth Worker or Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) Key Requirements Friday Evenings – “Choose Sport” Programme (from May Half Term) late afternoon / evening delivery multi-sport activities (e.g. football, basketball, cricket, team games) t argeting young people at risk of anti-social behaviour or exploitation combining sport, mentoring, and informal youth work conversations Availability for Friday evenings is essential. Wider Opportunities There may be opportunities to support additional CMYT provision, including: Monday – School-based youth work (Corfe Hills School) Wednesday – Detached/Responsive sessions events, trips, and holiday programmes Further Information Person Specification Essential • Experience delivering sports sessions to young people (ages 11–16) • Ability to engage and motivate groups • Strong communication and teamwork skills • Relevant coaching qualification (Level 1 or 2) or equivalent experience Desirable • Experience working alongside youth workers or in community settings • Understanding of how sport supports youth development • Experience working with vulnerable or hard-to-engage young people • First Aid (or willingness to do training) • Driving licence and access to transport Personal Qualities • Passionate about sport and youth engagement • Positive, approachable, and reliable • Calm and able to manage challenging situations • Strong team player • Flexible and responsive to need • Committed to empowering young people • Energetic and engaging • Good sense of humour Safeguarding CMYT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This role requires an enhanced DBS check and adherence to all safeguarding policies and procedures. Our Approach Our youth work is: • Relational – built on trust • Voluntary – young people choose to engage • Contextual – delivered where young people are • Empowering – focused on strengths and potential About Us Corfe Mullen Youth Trust (CMYT) is a vibrant, community-driven charity making a real difference to the lives of young people across Corfe Mullen and the surrounding areas. The Town Council is the sole trustee of CMYT, supporting our mission to deliver high-impact, relational youth work that truly meets young people where they are. We create safe, welcoming, and energetic spaces where young people aged 11–16 can connect, grow in confidence, and explore positive opportunities for their future. Through engaging youth sessions, detached outreach, and creative community projects, we use trusted relationships to inspire change and unlock potential. Working closely with schools, local partners, and the neighbourhood policing team, CMYT is at the heart of the community—driven by passion, purpose, and a belief that every young person deserves the chance to thrive.