TRANSFORMYOUNG LIVESJob Role: Youth DevelopmentCoordinator Salary: £25,500-£28,500Hours: 37.5hrs pwReporting to: Head of ServicesFREE GYM ACCESS33 DAYS LEAVE PRO RATA(INCLUSIVE OF BANK HOLS)TRAINING ANDDEVELOPMENTOPPORTUNITIESBIRTHDAY LEAVEFREE MEMBERSHIP & HOLIDAYCLUB FOR YOUR CHILDREN*Lively, fun, 'sick'... these are some of thewords our members use to describeInspire. Working with young people age 8-19 (25 withadditional needs), we transform lives, helpingthem be the best they can be. Opening in 2018, we're 7 years old this year, andin those 7 years, we haven't stopped learning,and we haven't stopped developing. From aglobal pandemic to the cost of living crisis, weare there for young people when they need usand adapt to their ever-changing needs.Open 7 days a week when schools are shut, atour most basic, we provide somewhere to go,something to do, and someone to talk to. Our'see it to believe it' facilities give young peopleaccess to a range of activities, opens doors to aworld of opportunities, and provides the perfectspace to develop new relationships with bothpeers and positive role models. Through our doors you'll find; a 3G pitch, gym,sports hall, climbing wall, dance studio, musicroom and much more. Inspire isn’t just be a place to go, it's a place togrow. And that's as much about young peopleas it our staff team. There's so many perks to joining our staff team!Our CultureSupportedCommittedPresentAmbitiousInspirationalFREE MEAL ON SESSION*FOR AGE APPROPRIATE SESSIONS AND HOLIDAY CLUBS RUN AT INSPIRETHE ROLE KEY RESPONSIBILITIESAs Youth Engagement Coordinator, you will design and deliver a fun, inclusive,and inspiring programme that puts young people at the heart of everything.You’ll manage and lead weekly sessions for both junior and senior members,while supporting a youth-led approach that empowers young people to planand deliver their own activities. You’ll recruit, train, and support a team of senior and junior recreation staff,ensuring high-quality, engaging experiences across all sessions. You’llcoordinate youth-led social action projects and manage the YoungLeadership Academy helping young people build confidence, developleadership skills, and shape their future pathways. Lead the planning and delivery ofhigh-quality, engaging junior andsenior recreation sessions that are fun,inclusive, and responsive to the needsand interests of young people. Deliver two high-energy sessionseach week for senior members andone weekly session for juniormembers.Manage Recreation Staff Team Recruit, train, line manage, andsupport a team of sessional, junior,and senior recreation staff—providingclear leadership, regular supervision,and opportunities for professionaldevelopment. Support young people to share theirideas, plan, and lead recreationalactivities—ensuring their voices arecentral to shaping the programme.Coordinate Social Action Projects Empower young people to take actionon issues that matter to them byoverseeing the planning and deliveryof meaningful, youth-led social actionprojects.Manage the Young LeadershipAcademy Lead the delivery of a structuredleadership development programme,supporting young people to build skills,confidence, and pathways intovolunteering, employment, or furthertraining.Champion Youth Voice andEngagementPromote inclusive participation andensure young people are activelyinvolved in shaping their experiencesacross all aspects of the programme.POSITIVE ANDENTHUSIASTICPUNCTUAL ANDRELIABLEENHANCED DBSCLEARANCEKNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCEBELIEF IN YOUNGPEOPLEBE A POSITIVE ROLE MODELTO YOUNG PEOPLE Proven experience running high-energy, engaging youth sessionsfor different age groups aged 7-19 years (up to 25 with SEN)Ability to design and run funrecreation sessions that youngpeople enjoy and learn from.Understanding of the challengesfaced by young people and theability to respond creatively totheir needsUnderstand how to supportyoung people to grow inconfidence and take onleadership roles.Knowledge of how to get youngpeople involved in planning andleading activities.Practical experience in deliveringhands-on, project-based learningactivities.Knowledge of how to supportyoung people to take action onthings they care about in theircommunity.Familiarity with safeguarding andhealth and safety requirements ina youth work setting.Experience in planning, monitoring,and reporting on programmeimpact and outcomes, includingproducing detailed impact stories.This role involves regular evening and weekendworking, including a 3-night-a-week rota forevening delivery.THE OTHER STUFFYou will be required to work 37.5 hours perweek for this roleTo apply, send your CV and cover letter toilona.ramm@inspireyouthzone.orgThis is a rolling vacancy and applications willclose when the role has been filled.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTSIN NUMBERSDEALT WITH 433CAUSE FORCONCERNSOVER 54,000VISITS FROMYOUNG PEOPLEDELIVERED12,534ACTIVITIESPROVIDED 9,522FREE MEALS