Organisation

Leeds United Foundation

Location

Elland Rd, LS11 0ES

Salary Range

N/A

Contract Type

Full Time

Closing Date

30 April 2023

Job Description

Reports to: Senior Participation Manager

Responsible for: Delivery and implementation of the participation programmes

Purpose: The Leeds United Foundation provides opportunities for the community across Yorkshire through running a range of programmes; Premier League Kicks, Premier League Primary Stars, Wildcats, Skill Centres and Soccer Schools. The Foundation aims to use the power of sport to educate, motivate and inspire the local Leeds community to live healthier, happier and more active lives.

Description
The Leeds United Foundation is seeking to appoint a passionate, self-motivated and fun individual to support the participation programmes across Yorkshire and help to provide children with opportunities to take part in football and a variety of other activities. The suitable candidate will be organised and have great communication skills. The suitable candidate will be a key networker with good knowledge of the local communities and local grassroots clubs/leagues.

About the Organisation
The Leeds United Foundation is a non-profit, sports charity that exists to deliver targeted, high quality programmes that have a real and measurable positive impact on the relationship between the club, its fans and the community.

Main areas of responsibility:
· To deliver the Skills Centre programmes including planning, delivering, and meeting participation targets
· Skill Centres Schedule Monday 5-7pm, Tuesday 5-6pm, Wednesday 6-8:30pm, Thursday 5-6pm, Friday 5-6pm
· To co-ordinate Skill Centres; locations, coaches, and participation targets
· To grow the Skill Centre programme, increasing participation and sessions
· Lead on 5–16-year-old recruitment for the participation programmes overall
· Support the delivery of Soccer Schools by leading camps and link with Skill Centre programmes
· To support the planning, delivering and meeting participation targets for the Soccer Schools
· To ensure health and safety guidance is adhered to
· To ensure all policies and procedures, in particular Safeguarding and Equality Diversity & Inclusion are implemented. The Leeds United Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and it is expected that all applicants will share this commitment
· To support the delivery of the programme’s key performance indicators (KPIs)
· To communicate and liaise with other internal departments and external partners
· To be willing to undertake further training, education and continued professional development
· To always represent The Leeds United Foundation, in a professional manner regarding to dress, presentation, personal hygiene, attitude, conduct and professionalism.

To Apply

Please email Julia.Hogan@leedsunited.com for an application form