Participation Officer

The Leeds United Foundation Participation Department

Job Title: Participation Officer

Location: Onsite:Leeds United Foundation, Elland Road, Leeds LS11 0ES

Offsite: various locations

Reports to: Senior Participation Manager

Responsible for: Delivery and implementation of the participation programmes

Purpose: The Leeds United Foundation provides opportunities for the community across Yorkshire through running a range of programmes; Premier League Kicks, Premier League Primary Stars, Wildcats, Skill Centres and Soccer Schools. The Foundation aims to use the power of sport to educate, motivate and inspire the local Leeds community to live healthier, happier and more active lives.

Description

The Leeds United Foundation is seeking to appoint a passionate, self-motivated and fun individual to support the participation programmes across Yorkshire and help to provide children with opportunities to take part in football and a variety of other activities. The suitable candidate will be organised and have great communication skills. The suitable candidate will be a key networker with good knowledge of the local communities and local grassroots clubs/leagues.

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.

Main areas of responsibility:

· To deliver the Skills Centre programmes including planning, delivering, and meeting participation targets

· Skill Centres Schedule Monday 5-7pm, Tuesday 5-6pm, Wednesday 6-8:30pm, Thursday 5-6pm, Friday 5-6pm

· To co-ordinate Skill Centres; locations, coaches, and participation targets

· To grow the Skill Centre programme, increasing participation and sessions

· Lead on 5–16-year-old recruitment for the participation programmes overall

· Support the delivery of Soccer Schools by leading camps and link with Skill Centre programmes

· To support the planning, delivering and meeting participation targets for the Soccer Schools

· To ensure health and safety guidance is adhered to

· To ensure all policies and procedures, in particular Safeguarding and Equality Diversity & Inclusion are implemented. The Leeds United Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and it is expected that all applicants will share this commitment

· To support the delivery of the programme’s key performance indicators (KPIs)

· To communicate and liaise with other internal departments and external partners

· To be willing to undertake further training, education and continued professional development

· To always represent The Leeds United Foundation, in a professional manner regarding to dress, presentation, personal hygiene, attitude, conduct and professionalism.

Person Specification:

Essential:

• Experience in coaching football
• Knowledge of safeguarding in football
• Knowledge of Risk Assessments
• Knowledge of basic first aid in football
• Updated FA workshops
• 5 x GCSEs including Maths, English
• FA coaching Football level 2
• Excellent communication skills
• Can demonstrate the ability to work well in a team and individually
• Can demonstrate working with professionalism
• Dedicated, reliable and willing to go the ‘extra mile’ to see the job through. Hardworking, committed, personable, cheerful, discreet and confident

Desirable:

• Experience in coaching teams, inside schools and extra curriculum.
• Degree or equivalent higher-level qualification
• UEFA B
• Goal keeping qualification
• FA coaching disabled football
• Any other sporting qualification

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 a CV and covering letter

Please provide two names and contacts for references on your CV.

Candidates that are invited to interview will be asked to complete a supplementary application form.

Closing Date: 27th March 2023

Job Type: Temporary contract

Salary: £20,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Leeds LS11 0ES

Application deadline: 24/03/2023
Reference ID: ParticipationOfficerJul21