Fixed term until December 2027
Work pattern – 5 hours per week
- Friday 6pm-8pm and Sunday 4pm-7pm (this can be flexible)
Closing date – Friday 11th September 2026
Specialism - Any combat sports experience, ABA Boxing level 1 or 2- Boxing Activator
Reports to – Head of Sports
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
An MMA Youth Worker who has a passion for working with Young People, to gain new skills, to have fun, try a new sport, to train and develop themselves.
YOUR ROLE
- Work within the performance framework of Wigan Youth Zone and OnSide Together with the Sports Coordinator, UFC, plan, develop and implement a comprehensive UFC mixed martial arts programme for young people, enabling them to build their confidence, social skills and overall wellbeing
- Coordinate and deliver the programme to young people Ensure continuous development of the programme, developing and expanding to meet the changing needs of our members
- Carry out inductions for new users and provide supervision in the boxing / martial arts area, promoting best practice and safety standards
- Ensure the highest standards of health and safety are maintained in the mixed martial arts area and monitor safety practices whilst working
- Assist in the provision of risk assessments and report to the relevant Session Manager any accident or incident that requires attention, completing accident report forms as appropriate
- Where possible, to deliver accredited awards, motivate, encourage and support young people to participate fully in mixed martial arts area offer To promote cultural cohesion and inclusion and proactively challenge any prejudice and discrimination
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
- Knowledge of the issues affecting young people and an ability to work with challenging behaviour
- Understanding of the principles of working with children and young people
- Knowledge of health and safety, diversity awareness and safeguarding best practice and how these relate to children and young people
- Delivery of activities within an equality framework
QUALIFICATIONS
- Any combat sports experience
- ABA Boxing level 1 or 2- Boxing Activator
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
- To be alert to issues of safeguarding child protection, ensuring the welfare and safety of Youth Zone members is promoted and safeguarded, and to report any child protection concerns to the designated Child Protection Officers using the safeguarding policies, procedures and practice (training to be provided)
- To assist with any promotional activities and visits that take place at the Youth Zone
- To actively promote the Youth Zone and positively contribute towards increasing Youth Zone membership
- To adhere to Wigan Youth Zone policies at all times, with reference to Health and Safety, Child Protection and Equal Opportunities
- To carry out any other duty with the Youth Zone provision and facility operations, and within the competencies of the post holder, as directed by your line manager or a senior manager
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- This position requires an enhanced DBS check and business satisfactory references
- Please note that in line with our Safeguarding Policy, you must be age 21 or over to work in our Senior Sessions and 19+ to work on our Junior Sessions and Holiday Clubs
- All applicants must also be inactive as members for at least 12 months.
WHAT IS WIGAN YOUTH ZONE?
Wigan Youth Zone is a purpose built, state-of-the-art youth facility in Wigan town centre which opened in June 2013. It offers young people from across Wigan the opportunity to meet friends, have new experiences, learn new skills and access the support they need to develop and achieve their potential. The Youth Zone is open to all young people across Wigan aged from 8 to 19 (up to 25 with additional needs), striving to offer something for everyone, regardless of their interests or abilities. With almost 15 dedicated areas to choose from including our four 40-metre floodlit football pitches, art room, music room and climbing wall – there’s something for everyone here at Wigan Youth Zone. Our aim is simple, to provide the town’s young people with somewhere to go, something to do and someone to talk to.
BENEFITS
- 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) pro rata. Plus additional leave for length of service
- Birthdays off
- Gym access
- Cycle to work scheme
- Training and CPD including first aid, safeguarding and health and safety
- Career development opportunities
- Strong team culture
- Workplace pension
- Free eye tests
- Discounted to £2 access to holiday club for staff
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO DO NEXT?
Please contact [email protected] to request an application form
Pay: £25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free flu jabs
- On-site gym
Work Location: In person
