Community Sport & Health Officer Level 3 (Education) Apprentice

Do you want to make a difference, learn as you earn, get a recognised qualification during the process, and build a career with us? At LFC Foundation we are committed to bringing new talent into our teams and supporting them in their career development. This apprenticeship role will lead to the achievement of a Level 3 qualification as a Community Sport & Health Officer. Training, support and development will be provided to help the apprentice progress towards full competence across the required range of activities.

The qualification at level 3 demonstrates the ability to identify and use relevant understanding, methods and skills to complete tasks and address problems of a moderate level of complexity. It includes taking responsibility for initiating and completing tasks and procedures, while exercising autonomy and judgement within limited parameters. The apprentice will work in the Education & Life Skills team, gaining exposure to other areas of the business to experience a wide range of activities and situations.

Responsibilities

• Update LFC Foundation’s reporting database
• Deliver programmes in various environments
• Plan and prepare before delivery to ensure that careful considerations are made for all abilities, ages and SEND considerations
• Ensure that all activities are delivered in line with the current LFC Foundation curriculum and objectives, both in sporting and classroom settings
• Deliver extracurricular club programmes
• Work closely with primary school teachers to provide support and advice to improve their confidence in delivering PE
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with LFC Foundation partner schools and their key staff, including head teachers, PE coordinators, receptionists and other staff
• Liaise directly with partner schools to support and promote additional LFC Foundation activity
• Collect the appropriate monitoring and evaluation documentation and assist in the upkeep of VIEWS online monitoring and evaluation system in a timely and effective manner
• Ensure all activities are correctly monitored with the appropriate risk assessment and health and safety measures
• Show willingness to improve through continuous personal development and courses
• Understand safeguarding policies and procedures, as the well-being of young people is paramount at the LFC Foundation
• Support camps and half-term activations
• Attend and contribute to team meetings
• Ensure LFC Foundation quality and safeguarding standards are achieved and maintained at all times

Qualifications & Experience

• Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
• Sound understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion, and its application in the role of coach
• Awareness of safeguarding issues when working with children and young people
• Ability to perform under pressure and adapt accordingly
• Commitment to continual professional development
• Management of challenging behaviours
• Understanding of different teaching and learning styles
• Self-motivated can-do attitude
• Excellent internal and external stakeholder communication skills
• A passion for young people, the community and making a change
• Confident and articulate
• Ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Awareness of diversity and equality challenges in sport & football
• Empathy and commitment to the long-term development of the education and life skills programmes and department
• Experience in signposting young people to further opportunities
• Commitment to Liverpool FC Foundation’s mission and values
• Subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check

Desirable Skills

• Additional sports coaching awards/qualifications
• Experience delivering education/classroom-based lessons
• FA Level 1 in Coaching Football qualification
• Sport development background
• Understanding of the LFC Foundation sport and football programmes
• Experience in mentoring adults
• Report/case study experience
• Understanding of the process of managing data to evidence impact
• 1st 4sport Level 1 award in multi-skill development in sport
• Proven track record of delivering sports and classroom-based education in schools and/or community settings that engage young people of all ages and abilities

Contract & Compensation

This position is offered on a fixed-term contract for a period of 18 months, with a 30-hour per week schedule. The role is based at Anfield Sports & Community Centre, Liverpool, but the post holder will be required to work from other locations across Merseyside and may be asked to travel within England and Wales.

Benefits

• Contributory pension scheme matching up to 5.5%
• Life Assurance Cover
• Free financial guidance and mortgage advice
• Car salary sacrifice scheme for affordable driving
• Cycle to Work scheme to keep you active
• Purchase season ticket loans for easier commuting
• Exclusive shopping discounts & cashback with top retailers
• Will Writing Service for future planning
• Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support
• Medicash Health Cash Plan for everyday healthcare needs
• Volunteering opportunities to give back to the community
• Special LFC perks – retail discounts, partner offers, free LFCTV GO access, and priority tickets for matches, events & concerts

Equal Opportunities

At Liverpool Football Club, we have an unwavering commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion and are always looking to make a positive difference in the communities that we operate within. We are proud of our achievements in this area; maintaining the Premier League Equality Standard Advanced Level, becoming a founding signatory of the Football Association’s Football Leadership Diversity Code, and being recognised as a leader in this important area on and off the pitch. We take our responsibilities in this area seriously and through the work being done across the club, we are committed to increasing the diversity of our people and becoming an increasingly inclusive workplace for all. We are committed to hiring great people representative of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills across our entire business. If you share our enthusiasm and passion for inclusivity, then we want to hear from you. Liverpool FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. This role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.