Department: Aston Villa Foundation and Community Partnerships – Young People Department
Hours of Work: 35 per week (including Evenings and Weekends)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £25,000 per annum depending on experience
Location: Villa Park with requirements to travel to and from community sessions
Closing Date: Sunday 6 October 2024
1. The Department
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 Youth and Community 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.
2. The Role
As a Youth and Community 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.
For further information about the Role, please see the Role Profile.
3. The Person
The Aston Villa Foundation is seeking a highly skilled and driven Youth and Community 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 Youth and Community Officer must have excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with different audiences and stakeholders.
