About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our Liverpool FC Foundation team as a Sport Development Coordinator.
The LFC Foundation is growing their sports provision. You will be responsible to deliver a variety of sport sessions across our sports programmes in both school and community settings. You will also deal with the day to day running of the programmes.
What will you be doing?
Deliver the projects in line with the project plan ensuring all KPI’s are met
Ensure quality and safeguarding standards are achieved and maintained
Ensure equality and diversity is considered in all decision making
Work closely with local and regional sports clubs, NGB’s and partner organisations
Support the development of a talent ID pathway for young people
To encourage and mentor participants to join our programmes
Deliver social action sessions and workshops along with tournaments and events
Ensure effective collection of all monitoring and evaluation data
Record data on LFC Foundation databases
Provide timely reports and analysis of performance
Support the creation of a marketing plan to successfully promote the programme
Ensure case studies and PR opportunities are regularly undertaken in line with Club, and Foundation guidelines
Provide content for LFC Foundation social media
Who are we looking for?
To be successful in this role, you will have strong experience in coaching, planning and delivering sports sessions to young people with a recognised coaching qualifications (level 2 and above) across a variety of sports. You will have project management skills and be able to organise tournaments and events. It is important you have good knowledge of the sport sector including sport clubs and NGBs. The right candidate will be able to build strong stakeholders relationships with excellent communication skills. It is desirable if you have experience designing sport-based curriculums.
Why should you apply?
This is a Fixed-Term Contract opportunity ending 12 Months from the agreed start date, working 35 hours per week, 5 from 7 days with weekend work required. Your main base will Anfield Sports Community Centre, Liverpool however the post holder will also be required to work from other locations across Merseyside from time to time and be willing to travel within England and Wales.
To reward your hard work and commitment we offer a competitive salary, 25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays and the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days) and a contributory pension scheme.
You will have access to our benefits kit bag where you can get high street discounts, and a selection of benefit schemes you can join. There are opportunities to get involved with volunteering through our LFC Foundation to give back to the local community.
At Liverpool Football Club, we have an unwavering commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and are always looking to making a positive difference in the communities that we operate within. We are proud of our achievements in this area; maintaining the Premier League Equality Standard Advanced Level, becoming a founding signatory of the Football Association’s Football Leadership Diversity Code and being recognised as a leader in this important area on and off the pitch. We take our responsibilities in this area seriously and through the work being done across the club, we are committed to increasing the diversity of our people and becoming an increasingly inclusive workplace for all. We are committed to hiring great people representative of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills across our entire business. If you share our enthusiasm and passion for inclusivity, then we want to hear from you.
Liverpool FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all Colleagues and Volunteers to share this commitment. This role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
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