Job Summary
Please note, this is a self-employed role which is ongoing subject to the continuation of funding.
Up to 15 hours, with additional hours available.
Community based with team meetings at GRITs HQ, Hitchin Youth Trust, Hitchin. The role will work in Secondary schools, U8 Fitness Hub, and other community-based establishments supporting young people in Hitchin and Letchworth. In addition, the role may also offer virtual 1:1 sessions from home when appropriate.
Main duties of the job
To support young people from 11-24 years of age to create the life they wish to lead through a combined approach of non-contact boxing, health and wellbeing coaching, early intervention, mental health education and personal development on a 1:1 basis or in a group environment. We are an NHS approved charity and receive funding from Hitchin and Icknield PCNs to provide Health and Wellbeing coaching for young people
About Us
Growing Resilience in Teens (GRIT) is a Hitchin based charity supporting the mental health of young people ages 11-24 in North Hertfordshire. Our service uses an embodied coaching approach known as the Four Corners Method which integrates non-contact boxing, boxing metaphor and coaching concepts to support young people to become the person they want to be.
Details
Date posted
10 February 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£21 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
B
Job locations
111 Walsworth Road
Hitchin
Hertfordshire
SG4 9SP
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached document for the full Job Description.
Who we are looking for: We are seeking a passionate individual who thrives on working with young people and is dedicated to empowering them through an embodied approach. The ideal candidate will bring a sense of fun and flexibility to their work, integrating coaching with non-contact boxing to promote mental and physical wellbeing. They must feel comfortable supporting a young person on a 1:1 basis or within a group setting, tailoring their approach to meet individual and collective needs. They should be kind, reflective, and self-aware, possessing excellent communication and negotiation skills, with a firm belief in the untapped potential within each young person. The successful candidate will be proactive, adaptable and eager to work collaboratively within a team, committed to their own professional growth and to supporting the development of their colleagues. Additionally, they should also be confident in managing their own time and business affairs as a self-employed professional, ensuring they meet the responsibilities of the role while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached document for the full Job Description.
Who we are looking for: We are seeking a passionate individual who thrives on working with young people and is dedicated to empowering them through an embodied approach. The ideal candidate will bring a sense of fun and flexibility to their work, integrating coaching with non-contact boxing to promote mental and physical wellbeing. They must feel comfortable supporting a young person on a 1:1 basis or within a group setting, tailoring their approach to meet individual and collective needs. They should be kind, reflective, and self-aware, possessing excellent communication and negotiation skills, with a firm belief in the untapped potential within each young person. The successful candidate will be proactive, adaptable and eager to work collaboratively within a team, committed to their own professional growth and to supporting the development of their colleagues. Additionally, they should also be confident in managing their own time and business affairs as a self-employed professional, ensuring they meet the responsibilities of the role while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Experience in boxing or another form of physical coaching or a strong willingness to develop boxing skills, to support young people through GRITs embodied, boxing-based coaching approach.
Confidence in facilitating group sessions as well as 1:1 coaching, creating safe, inclusive and engaging spaces for young people.
A commitment to providing a dedicated coaching service to GRIT within the allocated hours.
A proactive, flexible attitude and the ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating self-motivation and initiative.
A genuine passion for working with young people and supporting their mental and physical wellbeing.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and motivate young people.
Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage and prioritise a caseload effectively.
Reflective and self-aware qualities, with a commitment to personal and professional development.
A non-judgemental approach, with the belief in the potential within each young person.
Desirable
Experience in coaching, holding space for young people, or working in roles such as counselling would be highly beneficial, as these skills provide a strong foundation for supporting young people effectively.
Experience of delivering non-contact boxing sessions, physical activity programmes, or group wellbeing activities would be advantageous.
Person Specification
Essential
Experience in boxing or another form of physical coaching or a strong willingness to develop boxing skills, to support young people through GRITs embodied, boxing-based coaching approach.
Confidence in facilitating group sessions as well as 1:1 coaching, creating safe, inclusive and engaging spaces for young people.
A commitment to providing a dedicated coaching service to GRIT within the allocated hours.
A proactive, flexible attitude and the ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating self-motivation and initiative.
A genuine passion for working with young people and supporting their mental and physical wellbeing.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and motivate young people.
Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage and prioritise a caseload effectively.
Reflective and self-aware qualities, with a commitment to personal and professional development.
A non-judgemental approach, with the belief in the potential within each young person.
Desirable
Experience in coaching, holding space for young people, or working in roles such as counselling would be highly beneficial, as these skills provide a strong foundation for supporting young people effectively.
Experience of delivering non-contact boxing sessions, physical activity programmes, or group wellbeing activities would be advantageous.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Growing Resilience in Teens (GRIT)
Address
111 Walsworth Road
Hitchin
Hertfordshire
SG4 9SP
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Employer details
Employer name
Growing Resilience in Teens (GRIT)
Address
111 Walsworth Road
Hitchin
Hertfordshire
SG4 9SP
Employer's website
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