1. JOB VACANCIES
Vacancy – Education Coordinator – Ref 002
Funded by the National Lottery through the Big Lottery Fund, Sport 4 Life are delivering the Be Positive project, a 5 year initiative
designed to improve the lives of disadvantaged young males aged 13-18 living in the inner city ward of Ladywood. The project
will provide a combination of educational, development and recreational activities, and will support young males to achieve a
tangible outcome such as increasing their life skills, transforming their behaviour, gaining qualifications, and re-engaging with
education or employment. The project will be delivered by a team of 2 staff – an Education Coordinator and a Sports
Coordinator. We are currently looking to recruit a highly skilled candidate for the Education Coordinator vacancy, who will be
responsible for delivering and coordinating the educational programme of the project. The newly appointed Education
Coordinator will be employed on a full-time basis on a permanent contract (please note that the funding is confirmed for an
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initial 5 year fixed–term period until June 30 2017), and will earn an initial salary of £19,000-£19,500 per annum depending on
experience. Sport 4 Life are looking for an exceptional candidate, who has a real passion and skill for working with and alongside
underprivileged young people through educational programmes. Ideal candidates will have relevant youth work qualifications,
and significant paid/voluntary experience of educational work with young people.
Job Summary
Job Title Ref: 002 – Education Coordinator
Salary £19,000 - £19,500, depending on experience
Potential for annual pay increments for first 2 years of employment (e.g. year 1 £19k,
year 2 £20k, year 3 £21k)
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Contract Permanent (funding is confirmed for a 5 year fixed–term period until June 30 2017)
Benefits 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
23 days of annual leave will be taken on mandatory holidays dates
Location Birmingham, West Midlands
Timetable Full-Time option 37.5 hours per week
Monday: 11.30am-8.00pm (unpaid breaks: 12.30pm-1.00pm and 3.30pm-4.00pm)
Tuesday: 11.30am-8.00pm (unpaid breaks: 12.30pm-1.00pm and 3.30pm-4.00pm)
Wednesday: 11.30am-8.00pm (unpaid breaks: 12.30pm-1.00pm and 3.30pm-4.00pm)
Thursday: 11.30am-8.00pm (unpaid breaks: 12.30pm-1.00pm and 3.30pm-4.00pm)
Saturday: 9.00am-4.30pm (paid break: 12.00pm-1.00pm)
Duties/Essential Criteria See job description and person specification below
Application To apply complete the application form at www.sport4life.org.uk/sport4life_news.html
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Deadline Applications must be received by Sunday 20 May
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Interviews Interviews will take place on Wednesday 23 May at: 8.30,9.45,11.00,1.00,2.15,or 3.30
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Practical assessments will take place on Thursday 24 May: 5.00pm-7.00pm
Sport 4 Life Summary Sport 4 Life exists to change the lives of Birmingham’s most disadvantaged and deprived children and young people.
We work with children and young people who are most in need - including those who have behavioural issues, criminal records, substance
misuse issues, a lack of skills or qualifications, and poor levels of achievement at school or in the workplace – and engage them in a structured
programme of educational and sports activities.

2. Job Description:
Job Purpose 1. to deliver the activities of the Be Positive project
2. to support project beneficiaries to achieve tangible outcomes
Main Duties & Responsibilities 1. to lead on the delivery of all educational and development activities
2. to plan, organise and deliver educational workshops and learning challenges
3. to lead on the educational and mentoring work with volunteers
4. to assist the Sports Coordinator with sports coaching activities, where required
Examples May Include 1. to design and develop a programme of educational seminars
2. to design and develop a programme of learning challenges
3. to complete all related paperwork and assessing for Youth Achievement Awards
4. to support beneficiaries to complete formal and informal training courses
5. to lead on providing beneficiaries with “progression routes”
6. to manage the targeted referral process for the “Be Positive Academy”
7. to lead on the collection of M&E data and the writing of project reports
General Duties 1. to analyse and evaluate personal performance and project performance
2. to complete basic administrative duties
3. to build partnerships with relevant organisations and individuals
4. to risk assess all sites and activities
5. to assist the Line Manager with any other duties, as required
Scope of Authority 1. accountable to the Project Manager (Matthew Forsyth)
2. line management of approximately 5 youth work volunteers
3. no budgetary responsibility
Status of Job Description This job description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of duties but is intended to
reflect a range of duties the post-holder will perform. The job description will be
reviewed regularly and may be changed in the light of experience and in consultation
with the post-holder.
Person Specification
Essential Desirable
Qualifications 1. A JNC recognised youth work degree, or substantial, 1. Other youth work qualifications (e.g. Lvl 2
relevant work experience Certificate in Youth Work Practice or Lvl 3 Diploma in
2. Evidence of CPD in youth education sector Youth Work Practice)
2. Mentoring qualification
Experience, 1. Delivering educational seminars 1. Delivering Youth Achievement Awards
Knowledge & 2. Delivering training courses 2. Delivering alcohol/drug awareness
Skills in... 3. Designing and writing youth education courses 3. Mentoring young people
4. Managing community projects for young people 4. Career coaching for young people
5. Line managing and mentoring volunteers 5. Completing administrative tasks
6. Using computer (e.g. email, word processing)
Other 1. An infectious passion and enthusiasm for education 1. A full driving licence
2. A CRB disclosure suitable for work with children 2. Your own car
3. Commitment to the vision Sport 4 Life
4. High levels of self-motivation and energy
5. A determination to succeed in the job
6. A polite and professional appearance/manner