Job Description

Join the Action Van Sports Outreach Team!

Are you passionate about sports and inspiring young people to lead active, healthy lives? If so, we want you to be part of our dynamic team at Action Van! We provide exciting and engaging activities to children and young people across Dorset, and we are looking for enthusiastic sports and physical activity leaders to join us.

About Us:

We are a dedicated team of sports coaches, leaders, and fitness instructors committed to keeping young people active and enjoying sports. Our mission is to make sports fun and accessible for everyone. We engage with youth groups, day camps and community events through the school holidays, weekends and evenings.

The Role:

As an Action Van Sports Coach, you will travel to groups and events across the county to coach and lead sports and activity sessions. You will work closely with colleagues to deliver these sessions, gaining valuable experience and sharing your own ideas. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in diverse settings, collaborate with a passionate team, and make a real difference in the community.

Why Join Us?

Impactful Work:

Help young people develop a love for sports and healthy living.

Team Collaboration:

Work alongside experienced professionals and learn from each other.

Variety:

Enjoy working in different environments and with young people with various needs and abilities.

Professional Development:

Participate in annual staff training plus sessions on safeguarding and data protection and gain experience to help you in your career pathway.

Growth Opportunities:

Get involved in other exciting projects managed by Dorset Council.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you are enthusiastic about sports and want to inspire the next generation, we would love to hear from you! Join us at Action Van and be part of a team that is making a positive impact on young lives.

About you

Level 1 sports specific coaching qualification or equivalent or Generic sports coaching qualification Safeguarding children First aid Working in a team in a sports or other environment Effective communication - with individuals, groups and with colleagues to help plan, set up, run and review sessions. Problem solving - able to make decisions and use own discretion to ensure activities are safe and enjoyable. Adaptable - be able to adapt activities to ensure sessions meet the needs of the group, particularly for disabled participants. Effective coaching skills - to run sessions for various ages and abilities. Physically fit - able to stand for up long periods, keep up with activities and support children if appropriate. Policies and guidance - have a reasonable understanding of policies and guidance associated with the delivery of sports particularly those relating to safeguarding. Knowledge of health and safety, in a sports environment and when working with young children.


Please note that this post is a casual part time post and there are no regular or set hours. Currently all of the work is during the school holidays. The service base is in Dorchester and staff are expected to start and finish their working day in Dorchester.



This is a mobile service that uses a Dorset Council vehicle to deliver sessions, therefore, it would be an advantage to be over 21 years old, with a clean driving licence and experience of driving a large van.



There is a DBS requirement for this role.



This post involves working with children and/or vulnerable adults and/or having access to significant information about them. It will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. See our policy on the employment of ex-offenders.



Contact:


Sarah Davies 01305 252222 * sarah.davies@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk