Job Title: Premier League Kicks Development Officer
Department: Bolton Wanderers Community Trust
Responsible to: Lead Officer – Community Cohesion
Purpose of role: To implement Bolton Wanderers Community Trust’s Premier League Kicks project in line with predefined outcomes, outputs and aims to young people aged 8-19 years old with a primary focus on 12-18 year olds in and around Bolton.
To develop the brand new Premier League Kicks Discretionary Fund in line with predefined outputs and aims to young people aged 8 – 19 years old with a focus on 12-18 year olds.
Main duties and responsibilities:
· To be an ambassador of BWCT by supporting us in narrowing the gap of disadvantage within Bolton by working at the heart of the community with the community at its heart; offering excellent customer service at all times and upholding the professional image of BWFC and BWCT.
· To further-develop the already successful Premier League Kicks project within Bolton ensuring all sessions are staffed, participant data is collected and sessions are of a high quality.
· To oversee the planning, implementation, development and delivery of the brand new Premier League Kicks Discretionary Fund in line with pre-defined outcomes, working with severely disadvantaged young people in partnership with Bolton Council.
· To ensure all participant data is logged into Views as set out in the requirements by the Premier League in relation to any associated projects/programmes.
· To represent Premier League Kicks & Bolton Wanderers Community Trust at relevant activities and to develop networks with other agencies involved in sport and youth work in Bolton and surrounding boroughs.
· To enable as many young people the opportunity to take part in the programme and deliver high quality sport and positive activity sessions that are inclusive to all.
· To effectively engage with hard-to-reach young people at sessions, whilst acting as a role model and a blue-print for best practice.
· To perform other duties as required, which are considered relevant to the post and to the objectives of BWCT.
· To represent Bolton Wanderers Community Trust at any relevant activities/events.
Other:
· This post is subject to an enhanced DBS
Person Specification
AREA / QUALITIES / ESSENTIAL / DESIRABLE / MEASURED
QUALIFICATIONS / A nationally recognised qualification in youth & community work, or a recognised equivalent / ü / Application
Level 2 Coaching qualification in any sport or working towards / ü / Application
A-Levels or equivalent qualifications / ü / Application
Level 1 in a number of other sports / ü / Application
KNOWLEDGE / Knowledge of the particular requirements of 12-19 year olds and of the different issues facing young people, particularly those who have experienced difficulties or challenges / ü / Interview & Application
Knowledge of the particular requirements of 8 – 19 year olds within the care system / ü / Interview & Application
Knowledge and experience of working with severely disadvantaged children who may be on the verge of going into care, in care, at risk of offending or at risk of exclusion from school / ü / Interview & Application
ABILITIES AND SKILLS / Ability to demonstrate working with hard to engage young people / ü / Application, Interview & practical
Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills / ü / Application, Interview & practical
Have the ability to work individually or as part of a team / ü / Interview & Application
Have enthusiasm & motivation to provide exciting activities for young people whilst utilising the brand of Bolton Wanderers Football Club / ü / Interview & practical
Have experience of monitoring and evaluation systems / ü / Application & Interview
EXPERIENCE / Experience of project planning & implementation / ü / Interview & Application
Experience of working with hard to reach young people / ü / Application & interview
Experience of managing and coping with conflict / ü / Application, Interview & practical
A minimum of 2 years coaching or youth work experience / ü / Application, interview & reference
Previous experience of working with young people in both group and 1-to-1 engagements / ü / Application & Interview
Experience and knowledge of working within a child & vulnerable adults safeguarding framework / ü / Interview, Application & practical
Experience of working on Premier League Kicks and knowledge of the programme / ü / Application & interview
PERSONAL / Commitment to development and willingness to undertake training where necessary / ü / Interview
A flexible attitude to working and willing to work evenings and weekends / ü / Application, Interview
Possess a full and clean driving license with access to a suitable vehicle with business insurance cover / ü / Application
Full clear enhanced DBS / ü / Application
Reliable and dependable / ü / Application
Constantly seeks to improve the way things are done / ü / Application & Interview
Other information
Bolton Wanderers Community Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer and recognises the importance of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in our workplace.
This Post will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure and two acceptable references
Additional Benefits
· A supply of BWFC kit
· Mileage allowance
· 2 x BWFC season tickets (subject to completing probation period)
· Pension (subject to completing probation period)
· Health benefits (subject to completing probation period)
Date prepared: 21/7/2016