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Sports Youth Worker Do you love sports and are you passionate about the role physical activity can play in changing young people's lives? We have an exhilarating opportunity that will make your heart race! We're on the hunt for a dynamic Youth Worker to join a vibrant Sports team in the bustling heart of Burnt Oak, North London. Position: Sessional Worker Sport Location: Burnt Oak, North London Salary: £13.85 per hour £15.42 premium per hour on Saturday evenings only Hours: Up to 26 hours per week evenings and weekends About the role: As a Sports Youth Worker you will deliver and supervise face to face sports and activity sessions for young people, supporting session planning and general programming. You'll lead a wide mix of activities, run taster sessions, organise competitions and challenges that develop skills, confidence and fitness, and provide coaching and support for young people and volunteer activity coaches. The centre offers a diverse range of facilities including a Fitness Suite, a multi purpose Sports Hall, a Boxing and MMA room and a MUGA astroturf space for games and outdoor activities. Depending on your skills, you'll work across these areas to help young people get active, stay motivated and reach their potential. About you: We are seeking sports and activity coaches from a range of backgrounds such as PE teachers, football or basketball coaches, personal trainers, multi sports coaches, youth workers with activity experience, or anyone with a strong general sports background who loves working with young people. The skills and experience required include: Experience of working with groups of young people aged 8 to 19 or up to 25 with a disability A genuine passion for sports, fitness and engaging young people in positive activities Commitment to safeguarding children Desirable but not essential: Experience delivering general sports or physical activity based sessions NGB coaching awards in any sport Experience in organising games, tournaments or informal activity programmes Any additional experience in areas such as boxing, fitness instruction, martial arts, dance, multi sports or outdoor activities About the organisation: Our client is an independent charity and purpose built youth centre for Burnt Oak's young people aged 8 to 19 and up to 25 for those with additional needs. They offer somewhere to go, something to do and someone to talk to, six days a week including school holidays. Their vision is to ensure every young person is supported and empowered to reach their potential. They welcome applications from individuals with varied and non traditional backgrounds. Safeguarding is paramount and an enhanced DBS will be required. They also welcome experience gained in roles such as Child and Youth Programme Assistant, Youth Development Worker, Sports Coach, Sports Teacher, PE Teacher, Activity Coordinator, Personal Trainer, Gym Instructor, Football Coach, Multi Sports Coach and similar. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.