Sports Education & Activities Manager
| Posting date: | 24 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | £35,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 June 2024 |
| Location: | WC1B 3NQ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Central YMCA |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
About Us
Central YMCA is transforming. This is an exciting time to join us as we look forward toward growth and progression and focus on our purpose to advance the education, health and wellbeing of our communities. We want to create improved access to life-changing opportunities and enable everyone to achieve their potential, live a fulfilled life and contribute positively to society. Our Sports Education and Activities Teams are committed to supporting each child and young people in their journey, making it as fun and engaging as possible.
What we offer:
30 days annual leave + bank holidays
Contributory Pension Scheme
Life Insurance
Family Friendly Policies
Cycle to Work Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – a wide range of free and confidential services for you and your immediate family (including counselling sessions)
Employee Discount Scheme
A forward-thinking approach to EDI where individuals are encouraged to be their authentic self at work.
A real opportunity to impact change in the community through your work.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will need...
Essential Requirements:
A minimum of a national governing body Level 3 qualification in one sport or Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Proven experience in leading, managing performance, and developing people and teams.
Operational management experience, implementing and developing policies and procedures to ensure compliance with safeguarding and Ofsted regulations.
Comprehensive knowledge of school curriculum, physical education, and community-based school sports partnerships.
Experience in delivering PE sessions to children aged 4-12 years old in schools.
Experience working with children or young people in a sports activity/ play setting.
Proficiency in financial planning and budget management.
Desirable Requirements:
Understanding of local provisions and issues relating to children and young people.
Project management experience.
Previous experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead.
Current Designated Safeguarding Lead Certificate.
Current Paediatric First Aid Certificate.
About the Role
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Sports Education & Activities Manager to oversee all aspects of our Children's Programmes , including Primary School Physical Education, Playscheme, Swimming School, After School Sports Clubs, and Youth Gym Memberships in the YMCA Club, located in Central London.
Key Responsibilities:
The Sports Education & Activity Manager role is pivotal in ensuring our sports education and activities for children and young people align with our organisational goals, focusing strongly on safeguarding and adherence to relevant legislation and Ofsted regulations.
You will manage our school and playscheme contracts with external stakeholders and oversee the sports activities for children and young people in the YMCA Club, ensuring high-quality delivery, adherence to budgets, and achievement of commercial targets.
Reporting to the Director of Education & Training, you will lead the School Sports Coaches, Swimming Teachers, Playworkers, and their respective Team Coordinators.
You will actively cultivate a culture of high performance and create a positive and inclusive environment that fosters teamwork within both the Sports Education and Activities teams. You will develop and implement strategies to inspire and empower team members to deliver high-quality physical education sessions for primary schools and engaging sports activities for children and young people.
The Sports Education & Activities Manager also acts as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for the department, promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people under our care.
For more details about the role, please download the job profile document below.
Regulated Activity:
This role will involve daily contact with children and young people, and you will be engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Our Safeguarding Policy is available from Central YMCA website.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:
Central YMCA is open to applications from all backgrounds. We are committed to championing equity, acceptance, and inclusion, and provide everyone who works with us the opportunity to reach their potential.
Our doors are open to all and if you connect with our mission, vision, and values, we welcome you to come and be part of our team.
If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to assist.
Central YMCA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure, the receipt of satisfactory references, relevant original ID documentation and examination certificates.
Regulated activity: This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Charity is therefore permitted to ask shortlisted applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) to assess their suitability to work with children. Should you be shortlisted, you will be required to complete a disclosure form prior to interview
Central YMCA is transforming. This is an exciting time to join us as we look forward toward growth and progression and focus on our purpose to advance the education, health and wellbeing of our communities. We want to create improved access to life-changing opportunities and enable everyone to achieve their potential, live a fulfilled life and contribute positively to society. Our Sports Education and Activities Teams are committed to supporting each child and young people in their journey, making it as fun and engaging as possible.
What we offer:
30 days annual leave + bank holidays
Contributory Pension Scheme
Life Insurance
Family Friendly Policies
Cycle to Work Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – a wide range of free and confidential services for you and your immediate family (including counselling sessions)
Employee Discount Scheme
A forward-thinking approach to EDI where individuals are encouraged to be their authentic self at work.
A real opportunity to impact change in the community through your work.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will need...
Essential Requirements:
A minimum of a national governing body Level 3 qualification in one sport or Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Proven experience in leading, managing performance, and developing people and teams.
Operational management experience, implementing and developing policies and procedures to ensure compliance with safeguarding and Ofsted regulations.
Comprehensive knowledge of school curriculum, physical education, and community-based school sports partnerships.
Experience in delivering PE sessions to children aged 4-12 years old in schools.
Experience working with children or young people in a sports activity/ play setting.
Proficiency in financial planning and budget management.
Desirable Requirements:
Understanding of local provisions and issues relating to children and young people.
Project management experience.
Previous experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead.
Current Designated Safeguarding Lead Certificate.
Current Paediatric First Aid Certificate.
About the Role
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Sports Education & Activities Manager to oversee all aspects of our Children's Programmes , including Primary School Physical Education, Playscheme, Swimming School, After School Sports Clubs, and Youth Gym Memberships in the YMCA Club, located in Central London.
Key Responsibilities:
The Sports Education & Activity Manager role is pivotal in ensuring our sports education and activities for children and young people align with our organisational goals, focusing strongly on safeguarding and adherence to relevant legislation and Ofsted regulations.
You will manage our school and playscheme contracts with external stakeholders and oversee the sports activities for children and young people in the YMCA Club, ensuring high-quality delivery, adherence to budgets, and achievement of commercial targets.
Reporting to the Director of Education & Training, you will lead the School Sports Coaches, Swimming Teachers, Playworkers, and their respective Team Coordinators.
You will actively cultivate a culture of high performance and create a positive and inclusive environment that fosters teamwork within both the Sports Education and Activities teams. You will develop and implement strategies to inspire and empower team members to deliver high-quality physical education sessions for primary schools and engaging sports activities for children and young people.
The Sports Education & Activities Manager also acts as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for the department, promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people under our care.
For more details about the role, please download the job profile document below.
Regulated Activity:
This role will involve daily contact with children and young people, and you will be engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Our Safeguarding Policy is available from Central YMCA website.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:
Central YMCA is open to applications from all backgrounds. We are committed to championing equity, acceptance, and inclusion, and provide everyone who works with us the opportunity to reach their potential.
Our doors are open to all and if you connect with our mission, vision, and values, we welcome you to come and be part of our team.
If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to assist.
Central YMCA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure, the receipt of satisfactory references, relevant original ID documentation and examination certificates.
Regulated activity: This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Charity is therefore permitted to ask shortlisted applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) to assess their suitability to work with children. Should you be shortlisted, you will be required to complete a disclosure form prior to interview