Casual Community Youth Worker

Kick It Out; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused sports organization in Huddersfield is seeking a Casual Community Youth Worker. This role involves planning and delivering sessions for children and adults, and requires qualifications in youth work. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a passion for community engagement through sports. This position offers flexible working hours, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience and qualification as a youth worker.
• Enhanced Criminal Records Check (CRC) and clearance for work in football (FA) required.
• Disclosure of all previous convictions as per legislation.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and evaluate engaging and fun sessions.
• Support the use of sport to engage and inspire diverse backgrounds.
• Communicate effectively and build positive relationships with participants.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Passion for sport-based engagement

Education

NGB Level 1 qualification for assistant roles

NGB Level 2 qualification for lead roles

Job description

Position: Casual Community Youth Worker (Kids & Adults)

Location & Pay

Leeds Road Sports Complex, Huddersfield, HD2 1YY. Salary: £14.00/hr for assistant coaches (NGB Level 1 required) and £17.00/hr for lead coaches (NGB Level 2 required).

Working Pattern

Discretionary sessional hours per week, including evenings and weekends.

Department / Organisation

The Huddersfield Town Foundation, Leeds Road Sports Complex.

Role Overview

We are seeking purpose‑driven casual community youth workers to support the delivery of the Foundation’s charitable programmes across Community Engagement, helping children in educational and community settings across Kirklees. You will deliver practical sessions on a range of programmes to young people and adults, traveling to schools and community settings on weekdays, evenings, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and evaluate engaging and fun sessions relevant to participants and project aims.
• Support the use of sport to engage and inspire people of different ages and backgrounds.
• Work indoors and outdoors, adapt to diverse locations, and maintain a flexible approach to scheduling.
• Communicate effectively and build positive relationships with participants and colleagues.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum NGB Level 1 qualification for assistant roles; NGB Level 2 for lead roles.
• Experience and qualification as a youth worker.
• Passion for sport‑based engagement and community development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enhanced Criminal Records Check (CRC) and clearance for work in football (FA) as part of safeguarding.
• Disclosure of all previous convictions, including spent convictions, in accordance with legislation.

Safeguarding

Huddersfield Town Association Football Club (HTAFC) Ltd. and the Huddersfield Town Foundation are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must comply with enhanced CRC and safeguard training requirements.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The Huddersfield Town Foundation welcomes applications from all sections of the community, is a Disability Confident Leader, and actively seeks to diversify its workforce, particularly by gender and ethnicity.

How to Apply

Further details on the role can be found on our careers site: https://careers.htafcfoundation.com/ . To apply, create an account on our online application portal and complete all associated questions in full.

Deadline

Ongoing – applications will be reviewed every 2 weeks.

Contact

Carla Barrick, Community Engagement Manager – [e-mail]

All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application, whether they are invited to attend interview or not.

Applications are assessed against the essential and desirable criteria set out in the person specification. Please ensure that your application fully reflects how you meet these criteria.