PL Primary Stars Coordinator

Southampton FC; Old Town; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

Be part of our journey...

Location: St Mary’s Stadium, Southampton

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

DBS: Full Enhanced with Childs Barred List

Salary: £29k+

Saints Foundation bring Southampton FC to the heart of the community, using the power of the club and our passionate team to help fulfil individual potential and make Southampton a better place to live for all. We work across five key focuses – Health, Education, Development, Employability and Pathways – with the aim of levelling the playing field.

What is the role?

This role falls within our Education focus and would lead our inspiring Premier League Primary Stars project. This project aims to offer positive engagement for primary aged children, with the aim of using the appeal of football to help children be active and develop essential life skills by delivering targeted interventions within a primary school setting.

What will you be doing?

Your role as a Premier League Primary Stars Coordinator is to manage the delivery of the project across Southampton leading a detailed monitoring and evaluation programme that meets the requirements of the funding partners, to provide line management to the inspiring officers delivering the sessions, and develop a detailed plan for coaching and advising Primary School teachers on the delivery of School Sport and PE. Your desk is located at St Mary’s Stadium, in the city centre but don’t worry you won’t be stuck behind a desk all the time, you’ll be required to visit our local schools to ensure the project is running smoothly.

You’ll be provided with our Saints Foundation branded uniform, and the opportunity to make a positive input to our local community.

Is this you?

You’re someone who likes to be a positive influence and takes pride in helping with the education of the young minds of today. You’re approachable, motivating and love to be organised. You understand how to drive a team forward and communicating to various age groups comes naturally to you.

Essential Experience:

• A strong knowledge of community engagement programmes specifically tailored to the provision of community activities & Primary Schools.
• Ability to engage with hard to reach groups.
• Have a good understanding of the schools in Southampton and be able to maintain strong partnerships with main project stakeholders.
• Ability to plan and develop innovative and engaging PE, PSHE, Literacy and Numeracy curriculums.
• Considerable experience in a Primary School setting.

How this benefits you…

If you are successful, you can look forward to a healthy benefits package:

• Access to x2 free match tickets for every home league game.
• Access to our staff Health & Wellbeing initiatives (Mental & Physical Health).
• Discounted Southampton Football Club merchandise.
• 26 days’ holiday per year excluding bank holidays plus your birthday off each year.
• Contributory Pension Scheme.
• Worldwide Travel Insurance for you and your family.
• Learning & Development opportunities - supporting you to develop your potential and achieve in your career.
• Free onsite parking.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Collaborative & inclusive working culture.

How can I apply?

Very easy. Just click on the apply button below, enter your details and answer a quick pre-screening questionnaire, then attach your CV.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 22nd of April.

First stage interviews are scheduled to take place on Tuesday 29th of April.

*We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if a high volume of applicants are received.*