Sports Coordinator Intern

The Baca Charity

Loughborough

Part-time

Overall Purpose

To play an active role in organising all sporting events for
the young people.

To be a positive role model to the young people.

General

Play an active and supportive
organisation.

role within

the

Take ownership of files allocated, ensuring they are up to
date and stored correctly.

Maintain strict confidentiality
relation to work
undertaken and ensure all confidential material is stored
according to Baca’s Confidentiality statement and Data
Protection Policy.

Embrace the Vision and Values of Baca and reflect this in
working practice.

Treat all staff and young people fairly and without
prejudice, in line with Baca’s Equality and Diversity policy.

Be aware of the correct procedures for dealing with any
suggested incidences of safeguarding concerns and to
follow them, in line with Baca’s Child, Vulnerable Adult
Protection & Safeguarding Policy.

Adhere to all Baca’s policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Support the management of the allocated sports budget.
Research, plan and organise sport for weekly Saturday
afternoon sessions.
Research, plan and organise team sports for half term
breaks.
Support young people in attending sport ‘taster sessions’
to increase their experiences and knowledge of
opportunities.
Support young people to join weekly sporting activities
that they enjoy within the community.
Develop a database of sports contacts within the local
community. Help promote Baca and build positive
partnerships.
Oversee care-leavers as potential Sport Work Experience
volunteers.
Play an active role in organising the summer programme
with other team leaders.
Play an active role in organising the annual ‘residential’
week away for the young people.
Encourage and assist young people to engage with their
local community.
Support young people to settle into a routine which will
include education and social activities.
Maintain excellent communication with team members
through regular reporting.

There is an option to live in the same house as some of our
young people. Additional responsibilities include:

Build positive relationships with the young people;
especially those living in the same house.
Be a positive role model for young people living in the
same house.
Assist young people with house moves; to settle into the
house when they move in, but also as they move out to
independent housing.
Assist young people living in the same house with daily
life skills and basic house maintenance matters such as
weekly cleaning, correct use of bins and changing light
bulbs.

Please contact us for further details about this option.

Qualifications/knowledge/experience

Experience in working with young people and teenagers

Experience in planning sporting activities

An understanding of cross cultural issues in working with
asylum seekers

Experience of prioritising workload to meet competing
deadlines

Experience in use of computers, including Microsoft Office
and on-line email systems

An understanding of how to use and generate engagement
on a variety of social media platforms, including: Facebook
and Instagram

Skills/Abilities

Ability to act as a strong role model and authoritative figure
to the young people and build their trust and respect

Person Specification
Baca is looking for someone who can join the team and
provide support and care whilst also being a role model
for young people.

The successful applicant will have the option to live in one
of our semi-independent houses and make it their home.
The applicant will need to be able to work flexible hours,
as some evening and weekend work will be required.

They will be motivated and passionate about the work
that Baca does and the young people in our care. They will
be very approachable and a strong team member. The
successful applicant will have a personal style that is in
line with Baca’s vision.

They will be supportive, approachable, responsible,
reliable and personable. They will be able to live out
Baca’s values of Respect, Integrity, Passion, Grace,
Wisdom and Compassionate action in their day to day
delivery of the role.

Ability and willingness to make a home that is welcoming
and feels safe for young people

Work Details

Ability to engage and work with young people
professional and sensitive manner

in a

Reports to: Volunteer and Intern Coordinator

Ability to provide appropriate activities for young people

Well organised and able to adapt to fluctuating workloads
throughout the year Ability to remain calm and controlled in
all situations with young people

Good interpersonal skills and able to interact well with staff
and visitors to the office and other properties

Ability to use own
accountability structures

initiative under supervision within

Location: Work will be based in the Baca office in
Loughborough. The role can include living in one of our
semi-independent houses, which are all in Loughborough.
The role will also occasionally require travel around
Nottingham and Leicester.

Hours: 15 hours per week with some flexibility as to when
these hours are outworked

Salary: This is a voluntary role although benefits can
include free accommodation, utilities, council tax and Wi-
Fi. Training courses are also included.

Ability to be able to receive feedback well and implement
changes effectively

Contract: either 6 or 12 months Start date: January for
the 6 month internship and July for 12 months
(negotiable).

Skills and ability to participate in many different sports, with
a good knowledge and understanding of how to play a
variety of them. A genuine passion and enjoyment for sport
is mandatory.

Start date: January for the 6 month internship and July
for 12 months (negotiable).

FAQs

Will I receive any training?
Yes, we will provide you with role specific training, safeguarding & lone working training, and
a full staff induction. You will also attend a first aid course and a further external course that
applies to your role.

Do I have to be in the house all the time?
No. We recognise and encourage that you have another part-time role and/or be studying. We
do ask, however, that you treat the house as your home. We ask that you get to know your
housemates and spend some time with them during the week as well as living your social life
and enjoying other social commitments that you may have.

Can I go away at weekends or on holiday?
Yes, and we would encourage you to get away from time to time. If you do intend to be away
from the house either for a night or two or for a longer holiday, we ask that you let us know of
your plans as soon as possible. This will enable us to assess whether we need to cover your
absence with volunteers and therefore give us time to make arrangements if they are
needed. We encourage around 28 nights away from the house per annum.

If you have any questions, please call Judi Cox (Volunteer and Intern Coordinator)

on 07939 849423