About Us
Established in 2002, Greenhouse Sports is a youth charity specifically using sport to support social change. Sport is our hook to engage young people and one of the vehicles through which we support youth development. But our purpose is not to create elite athletes or address physical inactivity. Rather, we create opportunities for young people to recognise their strengths and develop the skills they need to thrive both now and in the future.
We work across London, Portsmouth, and Leicester, specifically in areas of high deprivation. We embed evidence-based positive youth development programmes into primary and secondary schools. These programmes are delivered by our trusted, high-quality coach-mentors who deliver year-round to ensure that young people have ongoing access to sport, mentoring, enrichment, and employability activities. The result of this work is that every year, Greenhouse Sports support over 9,000 young people to attend school more often, improve their wellbeing, and raise their aspirations, transforming life chances in the communities that need us the most.
The Role
Greenhouse Sports has partnered with an Alternative Provision (AP) setting in East London to deliver an innovative youth development programme that combines sport, mentoring and personal development to support young people who may face additional barriers to engagement. As a Multi-Sports Coach Mentor, you will be embedded within the provision as a valued member of staff, delivering the Greenhouse Sports model while building positive relationships with young people on a daily basis.
The programme brings together:
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Multi-sports coaching Positive Youth Development
- One-to-one mentoring
- Small-group interventions
- Personal development
- Enrichment opportunities
- Employability activities
- Creative engagement projects
- As a mentor and trusted adult, you will support young people to develop confidence, resilience and the social, emotional, thinking and physical skills that underpin long-term success.
Role Overview
You will deliver Greenhouse Sports' year-round, fulltime programme, leading a varied and engaging offer designed to meet the needs of the young people in this alternative provision.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver our curriculum based on Positive Youth Development in all sessions, showcasing inclusive environments.
Review and learn with the ability to adapt to the needs of the young people so that we always have the young peoples best interest at heart.
Monitor and report the progress of the programme you deliver, understanding its goals and targets, with the strategic vision of the charity.
Build and maintain positive relationships with staff, school staff, young people and their support networks.
Work with your Coach Development Manager to review your performance and quality of delivery.
Complete administrative duties, e.g. coach plans, risk assessments, and HR tasks.
Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding our young people, ensuring a child safety-focused approach at all times.
Skills & Experience Needed
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Adaptable and resilient in a dynamic mission-driven environment.
- NGB Level 2 coaching qualification preferred.
- Clear understanding of Positive Youth Development through sport.
- Collaborative approach with the ability to work well with others.
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Up to date knowledge of Safeguarding & Child Protection principles and good practice.
- Skilled in portraying yourself professionally as a role model and mentor to young people at all times.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to plan, long-term, mid-term and short-term.
- Able to remain positive and professional when in challenging situations and environments.
You will be highly passionate about the Greenhouse Sports mission, values and beliefs and helping young people learn and develop.
All Greenhouse Sports employees are provided with comprehensive Continuous Professional Development support and are expected to commit fully to Greenhouse's Safeguarding & Child Protection policy.
To read a full job description please click here- Multi Sport Coach Mentor job pack
Please ensure you have provided both your CV and Cover Letter to support your application.
Application Deadline: Friday 21 August at 23:59hrs
Greenhouse Sports is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children therefore applicants must be willing to undergo child protection training and screening including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check and obtaining satisfactory references from past employers.
