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We are looking for a sports coach to join our Suffolk Positive Futures scheme in Haverhill.
As a sports coach, you will support this project by helping to deliver a programme of sports-based activities to young people aged 10-19. Many of the sessions include football as a main activity. The emphasis is on raising young people's aspirations, self-esteem and personal development while developing healthier lifestyles.
If you have the skills we are looking for, this is a great opportunity to make a difference to young people at a crucial time in their lives.
AsSports Coach, your main duties will be to:
* Contribute towards the planning, preparation and delivery of sports-related coaching and/or casual sports opportunities to young people attending the Positive Futures sessions.
* Arrive in time to assist with setting up any equipment needed to run and start the class on time.
* Work collaboratively with other Positive Futures coaches to ensure that the programme reflects the needs of the group attending.
* Instructing the group with due regard to health and safety considerations and be aware of the projects’ health and safety procedures.
* Attend training sessions as required.
* Undertake record keeping and administration.
* Keep all your coaching qualifications in date
* Maintain frequent contact with the Positive Futures Manager and Coordinator
* Participate in internal Catch22 and external training and staff development programmes as required.
* Be fully committed to the active promotion of Catch-22’s equal opportunities and other relevant policies.
* Seek to improve personal performance and contribution.
* Undertake any other relevant duties that may be required from time to time
Qualifications
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
* Level 1governing body coaching certificate ( Football Association Level 1certificate) or equivalent sports coaching qualification
* Experience of coaching sport to young people
* Experience in supervision of groups of children
* Good communicator and organiser
* An awareness of equal opportunities and equality and diversity
* Self-motivated
* Ability to work under own initiative
* Ability to work under pressure
* Access to your own transport and a full driving licence.
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
* Football coaching qualification
* First Aid Certificate
* Experience of coaching in a crime diversion/social exclusion setting
* Knowledge of good working practices with young people
* Understanding of the needs of socially excluded young people
* Ability to work on own initiative to an agreed action plan
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