Closing date: 4th March 2015

Positive Futures is a national social inclusion programme using sport and leisure activities to engage with disadvantaged and socially marginalised young people.  The successful applicant will be based in Hawtonville, Newark, supporting a small team.

The programme aims to have a positive influence on young people's lives by widening horizons and providing access to new opportunities within a culturally familiar environment.  Using sport and leisure activities as a catalyst to encourage project participation, young people are steered towards education, training and employment.

This apprenticeship will support year 3 of the project, and we are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual who is keen to work within the sports / youth engagement sector.  We will provide ongoing support and training for appropriate qualifications and vocational courses.  You will be linked to a local training provider who will provide you with a flexible learning plan.

The successful candidate will be a flexible worker, willing to work evenings and the occasional weekends, with a hands-on approach, good organisational and IT skills, and an ability to seek out and respond positively to development opportunities as they arise.

Ideally the Positive Futures Apprentice will hold a BTEC or NVQ Level 2 in Sport or equivalent.

If you would like to join us please contact:

The Business Support Manager on 0115 982 3000 or recruitment@nottsccc.co.uk for an application form, role profile and person specification.

Further details can also be found by clicking here

ROLE PROFILE

JOB TITLE: Positive Futures Apprentice

(Reporting to Positive Futures Co-ordinator)

1. RELEVANT GENERAL OBJECTIVES

• To deliver and develop the Positive Futures project within the Newark area with the overarching aim of using sport to engage ‘at-risk’ young people in order to identify and support their individual needs and steer them towards education, training and employment.
  

2. SPECIFIC ROLE PROFILE

• To support the Positive Futures Mentor & Activity Co-ordinator and the Activity Leader in organising and delivering a range of sports activities and community outreach programmes, events and holiday coaching camps. 
• To support the Positive Futures Coordinator in the recruitment and deployment of volunteers, leaders and coaches within the programme.
• To support the Mentor & Activity Co-ordinator in the organisation, administration and delivery of workshops for the project.
• To ensure all relevant Health & Safety and Child Protection/Safeguarding policies and legislation are adhered to.
• To identify and recruit local voluntary sports clubs to support the delivery programme.
• To become a key contact point for young people developing a trusting relationship and recognising barriers, while working closely with partner agencies to provide support and guidance as required.
  
• To undertake administrative duties including day-to-day management of :

- Activity registers.

- Updating and maintaining the project’s Facebook page.

- Compiling and managing data of participants. 

- Downloading information and managing the ‘VIEWS’ database.

- Supporting the Co-ordinator in organising and implementing coaching programmes.

- Marketing and promotion for the project.