Sports Coordinator Intern
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 role within the organisation.
Take ownership of files allocated, ensuring they are up to date and stored correctly.
Maintain strict confidentiality in 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.
Safe to heal, free to thrive
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
Ability and willingness to make a home that is welcoming and feels safe for young people
Ability to engage and work with young people in a professional and sensitive manner
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 initiative under supervision within accountability structures
Ability to be able to receive feedback well and implement changes effectively
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.
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.
Work Details
Reports to: Volunteer and Intern Coordinator
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:
Option a) 30 hours a week (Sports Intern + residential live-in):
20 hours for Sports Intern role-related tasks.
10 hours spent supporting the young people in the house.
Option b) If not live-in, 20 hours a week.
There is some flexibility as to how these hours are outworked. In your application, please specify your preference regarding living arrangements and hours.
Salary: This is a voluntary role although benefits can include free accommodation, utilities, council tax and Wi-Fi. Training courses are also included.
Contract: either 6 or 12 months. If you have to fulfil a minimum contact length please let us know in your application.
Start date: January for the 6 month internship and July for 12 months (negotiable). Please specify your preferred start date on your application form.
FAQs
What do Baca do?
We support young people who have been forced to flee their home country, because of war, persecution, or trafficking. We provide the support they need which includes a safe home, education and therapeutic care.
The young people we serve have lost the only life they know and have overcome all the odds to reach safety. Their courage is inspiring but without support they are at extreme risk of harm and exploitation. We are committed to providing an inspiring environment that raises hope and strengthens resilience – enabling them to fulfil their potential and become thriving members of the community.
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
01509 550438
www.bacacharity.org.uk