About The Job

Empowr-U CIC are a not for profit organization that supports children and young people in Coventry and Warwickshire to feel more empowered about their future.

Job Description

We are looking for someone that is:

Looking to grow with our organization and become a leading and inspirational figure for children, young people and communities in Coventry.
Fun, outgoing, likeable.
Passionate about Sport and holds a Sport Coaching Qualification (Ideally Level 2 or above but not essential)
Committed to keeping young people safe, well and free from harm.
A UK Drivers Holder and able to drive their car within the role.
Able to engage challenging groups of children and young people.
Calm and Professionals in all situations.
committed, determined and resilient.
Active, energetic and enthusiastic.
Caring, considerate and respectful.
Skilled in working with people from various backgrounds.
Confident and competent in challenging circumstances.
A strong leader and problem solver.
Has a background in sport, art and or music.
Persuasive, a good communicator in various situations.
An individual and team player.

Description

To drive the activity levels of Empowr-U within Coventry, making our organisation a place that young people are engaged with.
To develop the Empowr-U activity schedule, ensuring that young people that are engaged within the organization, have a pathway to develop themselves.
To drive, steer and deliver the organization in line with the strategic plan and KPI’s set.
To ensure that Empowr-U values are applied to every session, every project, everywhere that we operate.
To actively promote our values amongst customers, partners and communities that we work with.
To recruit, nurture and co-ordinate a team of volunteers to support the delivery of our programmes.
To ensure that Empowr-U activities have an environment that children, young people and communities can engage with.
To ensure that new business and opportunities are primarily influenced by Empowr-U vision and mission statement.
To promote a culture of keeping children and young people safe from harm (see more in Safeguarding)
To ensure that the safety, security and welfare of children and young people is kept at the heart of activity delivery, and is never compromised.
To promote a culture of Keeping Children safe through the Empowr-U sessions, workforce and members, ensuring that this is within the design of project plans.
To use feedback from activities to inform our organization about improving our practice, giving young people in Coventry a voice, and an opportunity to influence policy and practice.
Delivering training for staff on behalf of Empowr-U, and mentoring staff to become effective in their roles.Undertake the necessary training and CPD opportunities to improve the outcome and efficiency of resources.
Communication, co-ordination and logistics of to increase quality of delivery.
Identify business opportunities, gaps in the market or perceived needs of potential users.
Preparing equipment and session layout.
Develop and maintain a professional relationship with Empowr-U workforce, cliental and partners, as well as maintaining a professional public image.
A positive, forward thinking approach to equal opportunities, reducing barriers to participation and inspiring people with varying abilities, from a variety of cultural backgrounds.
Lead in activity development, personal development and character development of 5-18 year olds.
Undertake the necessary CPD opportunities, in order to fulfil and improve current requirements and standards of delivery.
Plan, Promote, Deliver and Evaluate our Empowr-U Activity sessions in Coventry and Warwickshire.
Support the management/development of all staff, apprentices, trainees and volunteers.
Lead or Assist with Empowr-U events and projects, dependent on the nature of the event.
Support the positive development and publicity of Empowr-U.
Agree to abide by a code of conduct and carry out duties in accordance with Empowr-U policies and procedures; including equal opportunities, child protection, health and safety at work etc.
Ensure that all activities are delivered to the very highest standards.
To follow excellent safeguarding practice at all times.
To undertake other duties and responsibilities as required from time to time commensurate with the grade of the post
Follow excellent timekeeping, communication and programme delivery routines, necessary to the maintenance of the programmes.

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