Youth Engagement Officer

Hours: 40 per week

Salary: £24,000 to £30,850 pa dependent on experience

Location: Meriden Community Centre, Garsmouth Way, Watford WD25 9ET

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: Sunday 8 September 2024

Interview Date: Monday 16 September 2024 

Summary of your role:

Are you a passionate team player who wants to make a positive difference through sport and education?

Look no further and apply to join our Social Inclusion department to deliver a high-quality experience to young people aged 8-18 years old in Hertfordshire!

Your key responsibilities, but not limited to:

The Youth Engagement Officer will be responsible for assisting with the management, coordination, and delivery of the Trust’s social inclusion programmes in Hertfordshire.

The YEO will work closely with the PL Kicks Manager, as well as a range of funding and operational partners to further develop our PL Kicks offer, to monitor and evaluate the impact and outcomes achieved.

In addition, this role will support the delivery of the Premier League Inspires programme, as well as other education-based programmes as devised from time to time by Trust staff.

The role involves managing casual coaches and volunteers to ensure that the services offered are of the highest quality and provide opportunities which inspire, engage, motivate, and empower young people to realise their potential.

The YEO is expected to undertake coaching delivery; with a focus of sustaining, monitoring, and developing the PL Kicks programme and all other social inclusion-based programmes/initiatives.

The role will collaborate with staff and support school focused programmes to raise young peoples’ educational achievements, wellbeing, and physical activity, linking the PL Inspires programme and other educational programmes.

You Must Have:

• Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Football
• Proven track record of working with young people in a range of settings
• Experience of managing or supervising staff/volunteers
• Experience in working, developing, and managing relevant partnerships in the social inclusion / youth work sector
• The ability to be able to enthuse and motivate participants
• Have a flexible approach to work and be able to work unsociable hours (including some evenings and weekends)
• In date Safeguarding Children & First Aid certificates (Please make sure the dates are added onto the application) Good communication and inter-personal skills – both verbal and written
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use

You would ideally have, but not vital:

• Other NGB and Youth Work qualifications
• Experience of writing development plans, work programmes, and reports.

Summary of your role:

Are you a passionate team player who wants to make a positive difference through sport and education?

Look no further and apply to join our Social Inclusion department to deliver a high-quality experience to young people aged 8-18 years old in Hertfordshire!

Your key responsibilities, but not limited to:

The Youth Engagement Officer will be responsible for assisting with the management, coordination, and delivery of the Trust’s social inclusion programmes in Hertfordshire.

The YEO will work closely with the PL Kicks Manager, as well as a range of funding and operational partners to further develop our PL Kicks offer, to monitor and evaluate the impact and outcomes achieved.

In addition, this role will support the delivery of the Premier League Inspires programme, as well as other education-based programmes as devised from time to time by Trust staff.

The role involves managing casual coaches and volunteers to ensure that the services offered are of the highest quality and provide opportunities which inspire, engage, motivate, and empower young people to realise their potential.

The YEO is expected to undertake coaching delivery; with a focus of sustaining, monitoring, and developing the PL Kicks programme and all other social inclusion-based programmes/initiatives.

The role will collaborate with staff and support school focused programmes to raise young peoples’ educational achievements, wellbeing, and physical activity, linking the PL Inspires programme and other educational programmes.

What is in it for you?

• Chance to join an award-winning charity and work alongside a high-quality delivery team, determined to use the positive power of sport, physical activity and learning for social good.
• Opportunity to benefit from a range of training and development opportunities
• Free gym usage at our two Community Centres
• Flexible working environment
• 25 days of Annual Leave entitlement plus bank holiday’s
• Great Trust pension scheme

Equal Opportunities:

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and dynamic working environment by building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more wide-ranging we are, the better our work will be.

We are committed to Safeguarding children and adults at risk. The necessary Disclosure and Barring Service check will apply to this post.

Application process:

1. If you meet the qualifying criteria, you will be sent a link to our application form. Please complete and return your application form to your initial application email. We will then consider your application.
2. If you require any further information or wish to discuss the opportunity, please contact trustrecruitment@watfordfc.com