Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 17th Mar 2022
- Melbourne > Cranbourne East
An exciting opportunity with The Big Issue to support the establishment and provide ongoing support in the running of a new weekly Community Street Soccer Program in Casey. Depending on the right candidate we will establish a Coordinator / Coach or Coordinator / Assistant Coach. Each program has a Coordinator with a coaching role as a 5 hour/week role, which will include the weekly 2-hour training session when the program is established. The Coordinator will work alongside another coaching staff member (coach or assistant coach, both 3 hour/ week) and be supported by state based staff within the Big Issue's national Community Street Soccer Program.
The Big Issue Australia is an independent, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting and creating work opportunities for people experiencing homelessness, marginalisation and disadvantage.
The Community Street Soccer Program, known as Street Soccer, is an initiative of The Big Issue that uses the power of sport to change lives. Street Soccer promotes social inclusion and personal change for participants by providing support and promoting participation, inclusiveness, commitment and team spirit.
The heart of Street Soccer is weekly training sessions held across Australia. Participants get together in a safe and non-threatening environment, allowing them to get fit, make new friends and seek support and advice.
Through the program, we engage people who in many cases have given up on counselling and traditional support systems and services. Our support staff also work closely with players, linking them to services that address issues including homelessness, substance abuse, family breakdown and mental illness.
The Casey Coordinator & (Assistant /) Coach is responsible for delivering a soccer program people experiencing homelessness, marginalisation and disadvantage in Casey.
This is a role that allows you to use your enthusiasm, energy, interpersonal and communication skills to motivate people in difficult circumstances helping by them set themselves achievable goals and encouraging them to seek support for the issues that they may be facing. The most critical aspect of the role is connecting with the participants and providing them with direction and encouragement to develop and grow as individuals in our community.
Demonstrated experience in a sport or community role would be highly regarded, but not essential. We are looking for someone with a maturity in their attitude, confidence and natural communication skills to work easily with our clients, other staff members and volunteers.
Coordination of Street Soccer Program
Ensure effective administration of the program
For any queries about the role, please contact George Halkias, The Big Issue's National coach on [email protected], using the subject line: Community Street Soccer Program Coordinator / Coach / Assistant Coach - Casey enquiry via EthicalJobs.
Prior to an offer of employment all applicants must undertake a National Police Check.