Walking Football Volunteer Coaches/Support Coaches
OFFERED BY:
Age UK Nottingham & NottinghamshireLocation(s): Aspley, Basford, Berridge, Bestwood, Bilborough, Bulwell, Bulwell Forest, Castle, Clifton East, Clifton West, Dales, Hyson Green and Arboretum, Leen Valley, Lenton and Wollaton East, Mapperley, Meadows, Radford, Sherwood, St Ann's, Wollaton West
Address where volunteering takes place: Beechdale and Eastwood Nottingham How many places are on offer?
Purpose of Role:
We are looking for volunteers to help us organise and run the weekly football games at two Nottingham locations (Beachwood and Eastwood). This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in volunteering with people directly in the community, and for those who would like to help other people improve their physical and mental health in a fun and supportive environment.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
Age UK in partnership with Sport England and The Football Association, is delivering a walking football programme across England, for people aged over 50, offering physical activity and an environment for them to connect and interact to keep them playing football at a slower place.
We are looking for a number of coaches/support coaches across Beechwood and Eastwood to provide the following:
• Help to organise and run/supervise the weekly football games
• To keep in contact with those who come along and encourage them to keep attending each week
• Manage the weekly attendance list
• Support the attendees to develop and thrive
The Beechdale Programme runs every Monday at 1pm at the Astro-Kings Five a Side Football Centre which is located within the Harvey Hadden Sports Village on Wigman Road, NG8 4PB.
The Eastwood Programme runs every Wednesday at 4.30pm at the Greasley Sports Centre, Eastwood NG16 3QN
We are looking for a number of coaches/support coaches across Beechwood and Eastwood to provide the following:
• Help to organise and run/supervise the weekly football games
• To keep in contact with those who come along and encourage them to keep attending each week
• Manage the weekly attendance list
• Support the attendees to develop and thrive
The Beechdale Programme runs every Monday at 1pm at the Astro-Kings Five a Side Football Centre which is located within the Harvey Hadden Sports Village on Wigman Road, NG8 4PB.
The Eastwood Programme runs every Wednesday at 4.30pm at the Greasley Sports Centre, Eastwood NG16 3QN
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
• An interest in football or sport in general would be useful, but not essential
• An interest in volunteering with older people, helping to support their physical and mental health.
• You will need to be enthusiastic, welcoming and empathetic to help attendees feel comfortable about participating and have the ability to motivate and encourage people.
• Good organisational and time management skills
• An interest in volunteering with older people, helping to support their physical and mental health.
• You will need to be enthusiastic, welcoming and empathetic to help attendees feel comfortable about participating and have the ability to motivate and encourage people.
• Good organisational and time management skills
WHEN REQUIRED:
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Are there age restrictions for this opportunity? Yes
Age Restrictions:
18+
Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity? No
Gender restrictions:
Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people? Yes
Disability restrictions:
How long before volunteer can expect a response?
Within 2 weeks
How long to complete training and recruitment?
You will be given all the training you need to enable you to carry out your role. There is an application form & vetting checks
Volunteer Expenses offered? Yes
Induction and Training offered? Yes
Support and Supervision offered? Yes
Has a risk assessment been carried out? Yes
DBS Disclosure required? Yes