Volunteer Sports Development Worker

This is a voluntary role to support our sports development team within our state of the art youth club setting.

About the role

Our Volunteer Sports Youth Workers help us to deliver sports sessions that bring young people together. These sessions enable young people to build their confidence, social skills and overall wellbeing through physical activity.

What can you expect to be doing?

• Helping to deliver sports sessions including; basketball, football, badminton, tennis and more!
• Motivating young people to participate and enjoy their sessions
• Building positive relationships with young people across the youth club
• Working collaboratively with the sports team and other members of staff to support the delivery of sports sessions
• 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?

• You will receive a thorough induction programme and training to prepare you
• You will gain new skills and enhance existing ones
• You will make a real difference to a young person’s life
• You will work as part of a team

We are looking for someone who

• Is 18+ years old
• Enjoys meeting and engaging with people from a wide range of backgrounds
• Is adaptable and happy to try new things
• Is able to recognise the different needs of young people (based on their personalities) and is able to find ways to involve them
• Shares the same values of BLGC
• Enjoys being active and partaking in physical activities
• Is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of young people