York City Knights Foundation

Sports Volunteering Programme

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The Sports Volunteering Programme aims to recruit 14-25 year old volunteers in the York and North Yorkshire area. The Volunteer Sports Coordinator will deliver knowledge, skills, training, development and education associated with sports volunteering over a six week programme. Included in the programme syllabus subjects cover;

1. Introduction to The Volunteer Sports Programme, Planning, Conducting and Evaluation of Coaching in Sport

2.         A Good Coach, Tips for Coaching Success, and Sports Lesson Planning

3. Health and Safety in a Sporting Environment

4. Umpiring, Refereeing, Officiating, Tips and Instructions

5. Event Organisation and Management, Before, During and After

6. Child Protection, Safeguarding Information and Advice in Sport


Throughout the programme the pupils will liaise with the Volunteer Sports Coordinator on their sport of interest and links can be facilitated to provide pupils with a volunteering opportunity using the necessary pathways required.
Most importantly this programme is free! 

 

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We are looking for individuals possessing:

· Good communication skills

· A reliable and determined attitude

· Are positive, helpful and trustworthy

· Kind and considerate to others

· Have ability to work from own initiative and in a team

If you or your school is interested please get in touch with:

Emma Sellers
York City Knights  Foundation
Volunteer Sports Coordinator

York City Knights Foundation
Roland Court
Huntington Road
York, YO32 9PW 
Tel:  01904 641724
Mob: 07742 340585
Email: emma@ycknights.co.uk