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Women and Girls Officer / Post 16 Coach

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Leeds, England

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20500 GBP ANNUAL

Leeds United Foundation

Leeds, United Kingdom

Angus Kinnear

Less than $1 million (USD)

Company - Private


Job Description

Leeds United Foundation Women & Girls Department

Women and Girls Officer / Post 16 Coach

Purpose of the role: Purpose: To oversee the delivery of the new ‘GO AHEAD’ project within 20 schools, with a key role of managing staff and creating strong links with partner schools, whilst directing and organising a community social action programme for the participants to be involved with. The postholder will also deliver practical football sessions in line with the Female Academy technical programme to girls aged 16-18 who are enrolled on a full-time education and football programme linking both the programmes to enhance participation within secondary and post 16 education.

In addition to candidates’ ability to perform the duties of the post, the interview will also explore issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children including:

· Motivation to work with children and young people

· Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people.

About the Organisation

The Leeds United Foundation is a non-profit, sports charity that exists to deliver targeted, high-quality programmes that have a real and measurable positive impact on the relationship between the club, its fans and the community.

About the programme The Go – Ahead programme is a practical football activity programme delivered for one hour per week to 20 identified schools throughout a full School year (39 weeks), the aim of the programme is to encourage more females to become empowered and more confident in participating in sport through football. The programme will support teachers that are engaged throughout the 39 weeks. The candidate will support delivery staff to work with school staff to upskill teachers in delivery, skills improvement, knowledge, and confidence ensuring that the programme is sustainable. The programme will also run a community social action programme which sees the participants engaging with local grassroots football clubs, whilst also gaining employment opportunities through coaching and refereeing. The Female Academy programme is a full-time football and education programme in partnership with Leeds City College for girls aged 16 - 18, the postholder will support in delivery and management of the programme helping recruit and support the participants from a delivery and management aspect.

Main areas of responsibility: · Welfare of participants within the programme.

· To work with schools to develop strong partnerships to ensure the programme is sustainable.

· Plan and communicate with delivery staff to organise delivery on the programme.

· Have a confident approach to communicating with external partners.

· Ensure engagement numbers are high and sustained throughout the school year.

· Ensure the programme is providing high quality coaching and support.

· Ensure that administrative duties and KPI information are completed and collected such as risk assessments / registers / participant information before and after every session in-line with programme requirements / health and safety / child protection.

· Attend meetings with the Senior Women & Girls Officer.

· To adopt principles of continuous personal and professional development with regards to the role.

· To build and maintain good working relationships both internally and externally, always maintaining a professional image when representing The Leeds United Foundation.

· To keep confidential any information gained regarding the Charity, Club, and its personnel.

· Maintain a flexible approach to work.

· To maintain the upkeep of all relevant equipment pertaining to the delivery of programmes and to the safety of participants.

· To undertake all other such relevant duties directed by the Senior Management team, which from time to time may be required with respect to the promotion of The Leeds United Foundation.

· To keep confidential any information gained regarding the Charity, Club, and its personnel.

· To maintain a flexible approach to work.

· To be aware of and abide by all the Leeds United Foundation policies and procedures, in particular Safeguarding and Equality Diversity & Inclusion

· Welfare of players within the College programme

· Provide high quality coaching and support

· Complete and support administrative duties such as Risk Assessment / Registers / Wellness report every session in-line with programme requirements / Health and Safety / Child Protection

· To adopt principles of continuous personal and professional development with regard to the role

Key Performance Indicators:

Person specification:

Essential

· Experience in project delivery and organisation

· UEFA C

· A recognised FA First Aid Qualification

· Knowledge and understanding of child protection issues including holding a current FA Safeguarding Children Workshop certificate

· An accepted FA Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Disclosure (previously known as an FA CRB Disclosure)

· Experience in girls’ football

· Have knowledge and understanding of child development and be sensitive to children’s needs

· Willingness to work weekends and training events when required

· Own transport essential

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

· Ability to work both independently, using your own initiative, and as part of a team.

· Knowledge and understanding of working with young people

To have a willingness to use online technologies to support the sharing of advice and guidance online to players. To include: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Google Drive.

Desirable

· UEFA B

· An understanding of Talent Identification

· Understanding of the Leeds United Foundation Girls Pathway

Health and Safety:

Monitoring and Evaluation:

Equality & Diversity: As we are a diverse organisation that respects differences in race, ethnicity, religion or belief(s), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age or with regards to pregnancy or maternity, we welcome all applications. We want everyone to feel valued and included in the football community and to achieve their full potential. The Leeds United Foundation is opposed to any form of discrimination and commits itself to the redress of any inequalities by taking positive action where appropriate.

Safeguarding Recruitment: The Leeds United Foundation and Leeds United FC are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK. The successful applicant can expect to have their personal information entered on to a Single Central Record and/or the FA’s Whole Game system, which will be shared with key football and other sports governing bodies and organisations where applicable. Applicants will be asked about any previous convictions, cautions, reprimands, including those that are considered ‘spent’ as defined by the Rehabilitation Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amended 2013). Appointment to this role is subject to a satisfactory advanced DBS Check (with children’s barred list check) and appointment is dependent on clearance and obtaining two suitable references.

Applying for the position: If you are interested and can demonstrate you have the necessary skills and experience outlined above, please send brief CV and covering letter

Closing Date: Friday 10th March

All applicants will be required to complete a supplementary application form.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £20,500.00 per year

Schedule:

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Leeds LS11 0ES


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