Our Disability Sport programme uses the power of sport - especially football - to inspire participants to actively improve their physical and mental wellbeing.
We are seeking a personable, motivated and passionate individual to join our team in this new position. Driving the growth of our relaunched inclusive sporting programme, the post holder will be a champion for opportunity through their work on pan-disability and impairment specific sporting sessions. They will forge positive and effective relationships with participants and their families and assist in the delivery of high-quality disability football sessions.
Requirements
Delivery of Cambridge United Foundation’s Disability Sport Sessions, according to an agreed schedule. This will include delivery in evenings and/or weekends.
Forming positive relationships with all participants and their families, fostering a welcoming and inclusive ethos across CUF’s Disability Sport programme.
Tailoring creative sessions to the requirements of participants, based on an understanding of need and physical development as determined with participants and parents of those under 18.
Promoting the wider work of Cambridge United Foundation across the city.
Ensuring the protection and safeguarding of all participants and the general public, reporting any incidents and/or concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Officer as required.
Attending training courses relevant to the role and maintain ongoing personal CPD.
Any other reasonable duties and responsibilities considered appropriate by the Senior Leadership Team of the Foundation.
About the Company
Employability Statement
Cambridge United Foundation is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.
Safeguarding Statement
Cambridge United Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. For those positions where a criminal record check (DBS) is identified as necessary, this will be carried out in line with other safer recruitment checks. The post holder will be required to undergo Safeguarding training periodically.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Cambridge United Foundation is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religious or political belief or affiliation, trade union membership, gender, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background or any other inappropriate distinction or characteristic covered by the Equality Act 2010.