Job Description

Company Description

Sport in Mind is a mental health sports charity providing supported sport and physical activity programs to improve the lives of individuals experiencing mental health problems.

Role purpose:

To support the delivery of high quality and fun multi-sports sessions for children and young people experiencing mental health challenges
The specific tasks or responsibilities involved:

To facilitate and deliver sports activities Inspire and motivate individuals to have fun and socialise when playing sport to improve their mental health. Be committed to good practice and ensure familiarity with all Sport in Mind policies and procedures (e.g. health and safety, confidentiality and safeguarding). Ensure the highest level of safeguarding is adhered to and risk assessments are followed. Undertake administrative tasks - participant forms, registers, data collection, online data systems. Promote equality and diversity in all aspects of your work by developing and maintaining relationships, ensuring that colleagues are treated fairly and with respect/dignity.
Expectations:

Welcome attendees to the session in a friendly and warm manner. Help any new attendees get settled into the session. Facilitate games by either playing yourself or taking the score. Engage with our attendees in a calm, friendly and non-judgemental manner. Make sure any equipment is easily accessed and in good condition. General set up and tidying up Help to spot potential hazards and take preventative measures e.g. cleaning up spilt drinks to prevent slips.
What kind of skills you are looking for:

Empathetic Active Listener Inclusive Positive Energy Able to build rapport Calm Adaptable Not: too structured, serious & competitive, focused on performance, fixed mindset.
Any training or support provided to coaches:

Sport in Mind Accredited Champion Course Opportunity to gain a DBS (if don't already have one) Supported by development officer
Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 20.00-30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 1 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Free parking Transport links
Work Location: In person