Empwr Connects

EMPWR provides services to schools and communities across Leicestershire. Our trusted programmes are utilised by local authorities, many schools, colleges and communities across the city and county offering high-quality sports, and mentoring provision to children and young people.

Due to our ongoing expansion, we are offering a part-time opportunity for an experienced and passionate coach to successfully delivery school-based, and community-based mentoring, including our EMPWR Connects programme and lunch-time sports leagues alongside supporting community-based sessions to support young people with life-skills, self-belief and career choices.

Being able to start immediately is essential.

We are looking for a passionate individual who has previous coaching experience in schools and community environments. This role is a 20-hour working week and consists of the delivery/coaching of sports leagues and knowledge pertaining to the PSHE framework in a secondary school environment.

**Benefits of working for EMPWR**:

- _Courses and Qualifications paid for by us._
- _Free, full EMPWR kit._
- _Great opportunity for progression into lead and management positions._
- _Work for the fastest growing coaching organisation in the area._
- _See your hard work fruition through the development and progression of the groups you work with, in a hugely rewarding and impactful role._

**Who would be the right fit for this role**:

- _If you are passionate about mentoring and sports and have experience within the industry_
- _Enjoys going above and beyond in every session to ensure participant safety and engagement_
- _A casual coach looking to get into a part time role._
- _Enjoys working within the secondary school age bracket_
- _Confident in a variety of settings_
- _Someone who wants to be part of a growing organisation, with the opportunity of progressing within EMPWR._
- _Someone looking to learn from other highly experienced and qualified coaches/managers._

**Role details**:

- _Term time; Monday - Friday, delivering sessions to associated schools/communities._
- _Working throughout the academic year is essential, some half term and holiday periods are required._
- _Pay grade varies on experience and qualifications, and there is plenty of opportunity for quick progression._
- _20 hour per week position. _
- _Salary: £12,150 pro-rata (FTE £24,300)_
- _Overtime amounting to 35 hours per week during half-term holiday camp weeks._

**Main Roles and Responsibilities**:

- _The delivery of school based sports sessions and sports leagues._
- _The _delivery _of PSHE framework_
- _Assisting with any administrative tasks given by your line manager._
- _Undertaking relevant training and qualifications to improve your performance._
- _Create and follow performance reviews with participants on a monthly basis. Using these reports to provide feedback and tailor future sessions._
- _Keep track of participation and identify areas of _personal _growth_

**Essential Requirements**:

- _At least 2 years' experience in Sports Coaching (preferably with KS3-KS4)._
- _Delivering PSHE and life-skill related workshops. _
- _Valid, clean enhanced DBS._
- _Safeguarding & First aid training, or willing to undertake prior to commencing with us._
- _Qualified to drive and have access to a car with a clean driver's license_
- _Right to work in the UK_
- _University Degree_
- _Able to work in small and large groups of students. _
- **Desirables;**_
- _Experience in administrative duties_
- _Level 2 NGB qualification in sport. _
- _Experience in delivering in busy events and sports camps._
- _Having worked in an education establishment_
- _NGB Level 2/3 Qualification_
- _Qualifications in a variety of sports_

**Interviews**

Will take place on Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th August between 9am - 3pm. If shortlisted, you will also be required to deliver a practical assessment at one of our camps the following day.

**To apply**:
**Salary**: £24,299.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Leicester, Leicestershire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person