Richard Luscombe Job Description
Hours: 40 hours per week; evening and weekend work are a requirement of the post
Salary: £20,000 plus benefits
Contract: Permanent position, Full time
Reports to: PL Kicks Manager
Area: Plymouth and surrounding areas
Start Date: October 2022
Closing date for applications: Friday 16th September, 5pm.
Argyle Community Trust is a sport for change charity that is committed to providing opportunities that address local needs and combat inequalities within communities across the South West. The post holder will be responsible for delivering sessions, mentoring and helping those most at need through the tool of sport.
The role is a full-time post with responsibility to deliver inclusive activities based within local communities, targeted areas, schools and other community-based provisions to help support physical activity, health, personal development and mentoring. A key element will be focussed around personal support programmes, working with young people and adults in various settings.
The post holder will be a key delivery worker for our PL Kicks programme and will work with multiple partners such as Devon and Cornwall Police, Plymouth Youth Offending Team, Livewell South West and others. The post holder will also be required to deliver on Community Engagment projects, such as Project 35. The successful candidate will be passionate about improving the life chances of those who face barriers to playing sport, or accessing education, employment and training. In addition, the lead coach will be responsible for the delivery of bespoke female-only Kicks sessions.
The key function of this position is to establish and develop sustainable opportunities for participation for people who encounter barriers to accessing mainstream provisions within their local area. In addition, the post holder will work with the Community Engagement team across the region to ensure that activities align with ACT strategic plans.
Argyle Community Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. Argyle Community Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all participants on our programmes and promotes robust policies to ensure that our staff and volunteers adhere to safe practices. The successful candidate will be subject to undertaking enhanced DBS checks prior to employment.
If you can meet the specifications and would like to become part of the Argyle Community Trust team, please complete our online application form https://forms.gle/pVDyw3boUP1aHoGu6
In your covering letter you should draw on relevant aspects of your experience, including paid employment and voluntary work or training to demonstrate how your skills, experience and personal qualities match the requirements of this job specification. If you would like further information or wish to discuss the post please contact Actrecruitment@pafc.co.uk
For further information about the work of Argyle Community Trust and our strategic aims visit https://argylecommunitytrust.co.uk/about-us/
For more information on the Premier League Kicks programme and all that it continues to achieve, visit: https://www.premierleague.com/communities/programmes/community-programmes/pl-kicks
