Youth Practitioner: Scottish Sports Futures (SSF)

Hours:

  • Tuesday 10am - 3pm
  • Thursday 10am - 3pm
  • 10 hours per week

Must be available to work both days

Contract: Fixed Term - 6 Months September 2024 - March 2025

Salary: £12.50 per hour

Based:

  • Lochgelly, Fife
  • Glasgow East
  • Glasgow Govan
  • North Ayrshire
  • Stirling

Closing date: Monday 1st July 12 noon

Background

SSF is a charity that works across Scotland, focusing on creating a world in which every young person fulfils their potential. We use sport as a catalyst to enable young people to be healthier, more confident, and more resilient, so they are better prepared to combat the effects of poverty, trauma and adversity.

Find out more about SSF

The Role:

As a SSF Youth Practitioner you will provide a high-quality personal development programme for a group of young people who require needs-based support to help them reach their potential. The SSF Chance:2:Be model puts young people's passions and strengths at the heart of their development to help them thrive. We need someone who is deeply committed to changing the life chances of young people and has the energy, empathy and adaptability to deliver the support young people deserve to thrive.

You will have experience of delivering personal development programmes for young people, delivering physical activity and youth work sessions that are inclusive, accessible and person centred.

We are looking for individuals who are positive, empowering and want to use the power of sport and youth work to make a difference for young people in Scotland.

You will work towards the SSF goals of;

  • Developing People
  • Improving Health and Wellbeing
  • Strengthening Communities

How to Apply

A full job pack with details of how to apply can be downloaded from the Vacancies page of our website at: Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

The closing date for applications is Monday 1st July 2024 at 12pm

We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, nationality (including citizenship), disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy and maternity status, or socio-economic background.

At SSF, we are committed to conscious inclusion that contributes to creating a sense of belonging and shared purpose. If there is anything we can do to make your application or interview process more accessible, please get in touch with dionne@ssf.org.uk. The examples could include, but are not limited to: video application, BSL interpreter, interview coach, remote interview, sending questions prior to the interview, possibility to perform a tasks, walking interview, etc'.

Completed applications should be sent to: recruitment@ssf.org.uk

Date published: 20 June 2024
Date updated: 20 June 2024

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