Volunteer Sports Youth Worker

What can you expect to be doing?

• Helping deliver a wide range of sports offerings including football, basketball, badminton, rugby, trampolining, cricket and much more
• Motivating young people to participate in individual and team sports
• Building positive relationships with young people across the youth zone 
• Working collaboratively with the Sports Coordinator and other members of staff to support the delivery of sessions (and if you're confident enough, to lead!)
• Supporting young people with additional needs
• Acting as a positive role model for young people
• Promoting an inclusive culture where all young people are listened to, valued and cared for

What are the benefits to you and our young people?

You will gain new skills and develop existing ones whilst making a significant contribution to the lives of young people. You will become part of our team and our young people will have a great time. You will enhance your CV whilst also being there as a positive role model to many of our young people. After 3 months of committed volunteering, a reference can be provided. The benefits really are endless:

• Face-to-face induction training 
• Accredited Safeguarding Level 2 
• Access to accredited training relevant to the role 
• Branded uniform 
• Volunteer and employee assistance programme
• Free hot meal (when volunteering for 3 hours or more during a shift)
• Use of a fully equipped gym (when not in use during sessions)
 

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has an interest or experience in sports would be great but if not, a willingness to learn and passion to get involved
• Enjoys meeting and engaging with people from a wide range of backgrounds
• Is organised and efficient
• Shares the same values of HideOut
• Is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of young people.