Opportunity type: Long-term Commitment
Role: Children and young people
District: Boroughwide, Astley Bridge, Bradshaw, Breightmet, Bromley Cross, Crompton, Farnworth, Great Lever, Halliwell, Harper Green, Heaton & Lostock, Horwich & Blackrod, Horwich North East, Hulton, Kearsley, Little Lever & Darcy Lever, Rumworth, Smithills, Tonge & The Haulgh, Westhoughton North & Chew Moor
Time of day: Weekday Evenings
Does this opportunity provide wheelchair access? Yes
Location: Indoor
Description: Role purpose: • To support the delivery of high quality and fun sport and activity sessions for children and young people experiencing mental health challenges The specific tasks or responsibilities involved: • Support a qualified coach in session delivery • Inspire and motivate individuals to have fun and socialise when playing sport to improve their mental health. • Be a friendly face in sessions for participants • Be committed to good practice and ensure familiarity with all Sport in Mind policies and procedures • Adhered to safeguarding policies and risk assessments. • 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 support to the session leader. • 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 volunteers: • Sport in Mind Accredited Champion Course • Opportunity to gain a DBS (if don't already have one) • Supported by development officer and accredited, qualified coach If you are under 18, but studying a Sport/Coaching course at college - you are welcome to apply!
Requirements: Will require a criminal record check (DBS)
Email: taja.wright@sportinmind.org
Phone: 07901649754
