As a Youth Engagement Officer, you will be responsible for leading the planning and delivery of a variety of Intervention-based programmes. You will need to have the ability to create and deliver a range of sporting and non-sporting activities to empower young people to instill positive mindsets and realise their potential.
Additionally, you will have the responsibility of developing and delivering workshops to educate young people on key societal issues and provide ongoing support by mentoring vulnerable and \'at-risk\' youngsters within a 1:1 format.
The Aston Villa Foundation is seeking a highly skilled and driven Youth Engagement Officer, with excellent communication and active listening skills and the ability to show empathy and motivate others. You will need to demonstrate experience in creating, leading, and delivering sport and educational interventions and hold relevant questions such as an NGB level 2 in a Sport. Given the need to engage with young people, the Officer must have excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with different audiences and stakeholders.
The Aston Villa Foundation is the official Charity of Aston Villa Football Club and prides itself in being innovative in its approach to the club being used as a \'Force for Good\'.
The Engagement, Sport & Wellbeing division is newly formed, complimenting the organisations 2024 - 2028 strategic plan. The Engagement, Sport & Wellbeing division brings together several departments, all of which contribute to providing a landscape of opportunities for children and young people in a variety of education, development and learning settings.
The Youth Engagement department is a fundamental strand within the Foundation and is critical in supporting young people to raise their aspirations and divert them away from negative influences, within Birmingham and its surrounding areas, There has never been a better time to join Aston Villa Foundation. We are building a family ethos and culture to be proud of, and realising our ambitious plans for the expansion and improvement of our world-class facilities. If you are already excited by this challenge and want to play your part in our historic Club, then you\'ll be pleased to hear about our amazing staff benefits you\'ll receive whilst working for us! See our Staff Benefits booklet to find out more.
