Neighbourhood Youth CoordinatorRochdale FC
Description
Neighbourhood Youth Coordinator
Candidate Information Pack
www.rochdaleafccommunity.org
Introduction
Rochdale AFC Community Trust are looking for a values-driven, enthusiastic and organised individual to coordinate and strengthen our Neighbourhood Youth Offer across Rochdale’s five neighbourhoods – Rochdale North, Rochdale South, Middleton, Heywood and Pennines. These neighbourhoods, also known as the borough’s townships, each have their own identity, strengths and priorities, and this role plays a vital part in ensuring our youth provision reflects and responds to the needs of local young people.
The successful candidate will lead the day-to-day delivery and coordination of youth engagement, sport and physical activity programmes – including Premier League Kicks – ensuring sessions are high-quality, safe, inclusive and rooted in the communities they serve. Working closely with practitioners, young people, community organisations and key partners, you will help shape a varied and engaging programme that raises aspirations, builds confidence and creates positive pathways for young people across the borough.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in community settings, enjoys building strong relationships, and is passionate about improving opportunities and outcomes for young people. You will champion youth voice, support practitioners, strengthen partnerships and help demonstrate the positive impact RAFCCT’s provision has on individuals, families and neighbourhoods.
If you share our commitment to high-quality youth work, community-led change and the belief that every young person deserves the chance to thrive, we would love to hear from you. Please send a CV and covering letter outlining how your experience meets the Person Specification to the email address below, using the subject title YOUTH2026
Charlotte Griffiths, Strategic Lead –Neighbourhoods and Communities [email protected] TOWN. OUR COMMUNITY.
VISION
We share the vision of making Rochdale one of the best places in the world to live, work and play – a place where ALL voices are heard.
MISSION VALUES
We use the power of Throughout all that we football and our do the following core community standing to values are exhibited by raise aspirations and everyone connected with transform lives. Rochdale AFC Community Trust.
PASSIONATE
IMPACTFUL
HONEST
HIGH QUALITY
FAIR
The Role
Job Title: Neighbourhood Youth Coordinator Work Base: Crown Oil Arena, Sandy Lane, Rochdale, OL11 5DR Salary: £24,324 - £30,116 Employment Type: Full time Contract Length: Permanent
Purpose of the Position
To coordinate the day-to-day delivery and development of Rochdale AFC Community Trust’s Neighbourhood Youth Offer, ensuring provision is high-quality, safe, inclusive and responsive to the needs of young people and local communities.
The postholder will support practitioners, strengthen community partnerships, monitor performance and help ensure agreed targets and KPIs are achieved. They will champion youth voice, increase participation and demonstrate the positive impact RAFCCT’s provision has on young people and their neighbourhoods.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinate the day-to-day delivery and development of the Neighbourhood Youth Offer, including Premier League Kicks.
- Maintain a positive presence across community provision and support delivery across sites.
- Ensure all sessions are high-quality, safe, inclusive and responsive to local need.
- Develop activities and opportunities that increase participation and engagement amongst young people.
- Promote the NYO and signpost young people into appropriate opportunities within RAFCCT and the wider community.
- Develop strong relationships with community organisations, local stakeholders and key partners.
- Work with stakeholders to increase the reach, visibility and impact of the NYO.
- Represent RAFCCT at relevant community and neighbourhood youth meetings.
- Ensure provision aligns with Live Well hallmarks and RAFCCT values.
- Monitor programme performance, participation and impact against agreed targets and KPIs.
- Ensure programme data and records are accurate and up to date.
- Produce high-quality reports, evaluations and case studies for RAFCCT, funders, commissioners and partners.
- Support funder and commissioner reporting requirements, ensuring information is accurate and submitted within agreed timescales.
- Use data, feedback and youth voice to continually improve provision.
Person Specification
Personal Skills/Characteristics Essential Desirable
Qualifications & Training
Youth Work Level 2 Qualification (JNC recognised) ✓
Full UK driving license ✓
Degree level qualification in a relevant subject ✓
FA Introduction to Coaching Football ✓
FA UEFA C ✓
Skills & Knowledge
A minimum of 2 years’ experience working within a youth, sport,
community or charitable setting
Understanding of how football and sport can be used to engage, inspire
and create positive opportunities for young people.
Knowledge of Rochdale borough, including local demographics and
barriers that may affect participation and engagement.
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with young people, staff, parents/carers, community organisations and ✓ key partners.
A proactive approach with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to
adapt to changing priorities.
Ability to maintain accurate programme records, monitoring information
and documentation.
Experience
A minimum of 2 years’ experience working within a youth, sport,
community or charitable setting
Delivery of high-quality youth engagement, sport or physical activity
sessions within community settings.
Coordinating, supporting or developing programmes and activities for
young people.
Worked with young people who may be disengaged or face barriers to
participation.
Worked with community organisations, local authorities and other key
partners.
Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children and vulnerable
adults
