As a Multi Sports Assistant Coach Apprentice you will:
● To help senior RMA coaches plan and deliver professional high quality coaching sessions that promote sustained participation in football and sport and provide participants with the opportunity to develop and grow both as players and as individuals.
● To liaise with RMA programme leads, school staff, and parents (as applicable), to ensure all activities are delivered in a safe and enjoyable environment.
● To be punctual and organised, ensuring that all equipment is prepared, and the venue is ready prior to the arrival of the participants.
● To be responsible for the welfare of children and young people in your care, ensuring they are signed in and out of each session by a parent, carer, or designated school staff member.
● To communicate your availability for sessions efficiently and professionally with RMA programme leads.
● To adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures as outlined by RMF/RMA and report any safeguarding or welfare incidents to the appropriate programme lead.
● To always act as an ambassador for the Russell Martin Foundation, representing the charity in a professional manner.
● To be clean and well presented, wearing full RMA kit.
● To demonstrate a positive commitment to promoting diversity, equality, and inclusion and reporting any acts of discrimination.
● To attend in-house Safeguarding Training CPD sessions or other formal training when required.
● To fulfil additional roles and responsibilities as required by RMA programme leads.
Alongside gaining your Community Activator Coach L2 apprenticeship qualification.
Desired Skills
• Knowledge and experience of working with and/or coaching children and young people. • Experience of working as part of a team with other staff and/or coaches. • Demonstrate an understanding and/or interest in Russell Martin Foundation's charitable football/multi-sports, education and health and wellbeing programmes.
Personal qualities
● Strong organisational and communication skills.
● Outgoing and approachable personality.
● Aligned with RMF's charitable core values of Opportunity, Inclusivity, Equality and Sustainability.
● Supportive of RMF's commitment to Child Protection and Safeguarding Children.
Qualifications required
● Hold a minimum FA Level 1 Football Coaching Qualification.
● In-date Emergency First Aid and Safeguarding Certificates.
● In-date accepted Full Enhanced DBS check.
● As part of their apprenticeship the successful candidate will be required to complete the "Community Sport & Health Officer" course leading to a Level 3 qualification. This is delivered by Lifetime via a blended learning programme over 14 months.
Future prospects
Opportunity to gain experience in football and multi sports coaching within a growing charity, with potential future employment opportunities.
Employer
The Russell Martin Foundation
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Bank House, Southwick Square
West Sussex
Southwick
BN42 4FN
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