Job Description

TERM TIME ONLY 30hpw (43 weeks per year, 39 week delivery)

We have an exciting opportunity to join the DC team to assist the delivery of our schools programs and our Boxing club.

As a Youth Engagement Coach your role will be to work primarily with students who are at risk of exclusion or in the community in small targeted sessions and also larger mainstream boxing fitness classes with groups of up to 20 students.

You will need to have a good understanding of young people, the challenges they face, so experience in Youth Work or pastoral role is desirable as is a background in boxing or sports coaching.

A big part of this role is completing case notes, reports and case studies, so you must be confident and have good literacy and computer skills.

As you may be working across different sites, driving is essential in this post.

We are looking for an individual who:

Has a passion for supporting young people

Can build positive professional relationships with young people

Is comfortable communicating with young people on a wide range of topics

Friendly, Approachable, and reliable

Closing date for applications is Friday 8th August. Interviews TBC

This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level.

Further information about the disclosure of criminal records can be found at https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record

Email: dinningtonboxing@outlook.com

Application forms can be found on our website: www.dcboxing.co.uk

Work with young people on a 1:1 or group basis

Prepare for each session, plan a variety of exercises and activities week on week including a technical session with demonstrations, drills, core work, stretching and mentoring Command respect and trust from young people by sharing knowledge and expertise of boxing whilst also encouraging young people to have a voice and express themselves Make use of a toolbox of exercises to engage young people, 'make it fun' whilst also dealing with emotions and adapting the session format as appropriate Use our library of psychologically informed Personal Development messages to support young people to make positive changes to how they think and behave Provide practical advice and guidance to young people Agree outcomes with schools and other referral agencies and meet contacts regularly to review group/individual progress Keep the sessions fresh and relevant, using innovation and learning from external training, Be a link between the young person and the school, building trust and encouraging open communication Update the register and write up session notes at the end, provide a more detailed file note for one-to-one and box champions sessions
To complete case studies and reports on box champions and other projects as requested by CEO and project manager.

Be the face of 'DC Boxing,' dealing with issues/concerns swiftly and keep management within DC updated Regularly share experiences and learning with the other coaches

Skills & Attributes

Good communication skills, adaptable to the audience Good listener and patience Ability to work calmly under pressure. High degree of emotional resilience Good at problem solving and using own initiative Physically fit and healthy Able to read a situation and take appropriate action Able to 'think on your feet' and deal with the unexpected

Standards

Ability to exemplify DC Boxings core values and behaviours

Maintains high standards of personal appearance, conduct, respect for company property and reputation Works within the appropriate company policies and procedures including health and safety Information about customers, suppliers, contracts, tenders and other commercially sensitive matters etc are considered confidential and must not be divulged without prior authority
This job description is a guide to the duties you will be expected to perform. It is not an exhaustive list, and such duties may well be altered from time to time to meet changes in DC Boxing requirements. Any such changes will be discussed with the post holder prior to the changes being made.

Person specification

Essential

Method of Assessment

Experience of working with young people and understanding of the issues that affect them.

Yes

AF, I, R

A qualification in youth work or equivalent work experience.

Yes

AF, I, Q

Excellent communication skills and the ability to relate to young people and adults in a positive way

Yes

AF, I, R

Personal integrity, reliability and ability to work within confidentiality guidelines.

Yes

AF, I, R

Willingness and ability to work unsocial hours including regular evenings and weekends when required.

Yes

AF, I, R

Understanding and commitment to the safeguarding of children and young people.

Yes

AF, I, Q

To have an understanding of health and safety issues.

Yes

AF, I

Ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as to work on own initiative.

Yes

AF, I, R

Energy, drive and a passion for supporting young people.

Yes

AF, I

Commitment to equal opportunities and diversity with particular reference to a willingness to challenge discriminatory behaviour and language.

Yes

AF, I, R

A willingness to undertake training when required. i.e. Safeguarding & First Aid.

Yes

AF, I, Q

A qualification or experience in Boxing (England Boxing Level 1 or 2) or boxing fitness

Desirable

AF, I, Q

A qualification or experience in sports coaching

Yes

AF, I, Q

Hold a valid driving licence and car

Yes

AF

Use of IT - To be able to have a basic level of IT skills

Desirable

AF, I, Q

AF = Application Form, I = Interview, Q = Qualifications, R= Refere

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From 18,705.00 per year

Experience:

Sports coaching: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 08/08/2025
Expected start date: 01/09/2025