Job summary
Please note, this is a self-employed role which is ongoing subject to the continuation of funding.
Up to 15 hours, with additional hours available.
Community based with team meetings at GRITs HQ, Hitchin
Youth Trust, Hitchin. The role will work in Secondary schools, U8
Fitness Hub, and other community-based establishments supporting
young people in Hitchin and Letchworth. In addition, the role may also
offer virtual 1:1 sessions from home when appropriate.
Main duties of the job
To support young people from 11-24 years of age to create the life they
wish to lead through a combined approach of non-contact boxing, health and wellbeing
coaching, early intervention, mental health education and personal development on a 1:1 basis
or in a group environment. We are an NHS approved charity and receive funding from Hitchin
and Icknield PCNs to provide Health and Wellbeing coaching for young people
About us
Growing Resilience in Teens (GRIT) is a Hitchin based charity supporting
the mental health of young people ages 11-24 in North Hertfordshire.
Our service uses an embodied coaching approach known as the Four
Corners Method which integrates non-contact boxing, boxing metaphor
and coaching concepts to support young people to become the person
they want to be.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached document for the full Job Description.
Who we are looking for: We are seeking a passionate individual who thrives on working with
young people and is dedicated to empowering them through an embodied approach. The ideal
candidate will bring a sense of fun and flexibility to their work, integrating coaching with non-contact boxing to promote mental and physical wellbeing.
They must feel comfortable supporting a young person on a 1:1 basis or within a group setting,
tailoring their approach to meet individual and collective needs. They should be kind, reflective,
and self-aware, possessing excellent communication and negotiation skills, with a firm belief in
the untapped potential within each young person. The successful candidate will be proactive,
adaptable and eager to work collaboratively within a team, committed to their own professional
growth and to supporting the development of their colleagues. Additionally, they should also
be confident in managing their own time and business affairs as a self-employed professional,
ensuring they meet the responsibilities of the role while maintaining a healthy work-life
balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached document for the full Job Description.
Who we are looking for: We are seeking a passionate individual who thrives on working with
young people and is dedicated to empowering them through an embodied approach. The ideal
candidate will bring a sense of fun and flexibility to their work, integrating coaching with non-contact boxing to promote mental and physical wellbeing.
They must feel comfortable supporting a young person on a 1:1 basis or within a group setting,
tailoring their approach to meet individual and collective needs. They should be kind, reflective,
and self-aware, possessing excellent communication and negotiation skills, with a firm belief in
the untapped potential within each young person. The successful candidate will be proactive,
adaptable and eager to work collaboratively within a team, committed to their own professional
growth and to supporting the development of their colleagues. Additionally, they should also
be confident in managing their own time and business affairs as a self-employed professional,
ensuring they meet the responsibilities of the role while maintaining a healthy work-life
balance.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in boxing or another form of physical coaching or a strong willingness to develop boxing skills, to support young people through GRITs embodied, boxing-based coaching approach.
- Confidence in facilitating group sessions as well as 1:1 coaching, creating safe, inclusive and engaging spaces for young people.
- A commitment to providing a dedicated coaching service to GRIT within the allocated hours.
- A proactive, flexible attitude and the ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating self-motivation and initiative.
- A genuine passion for working with young people and supporting their mental and physical wellbeing.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and motivate young people.
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage and prioritise a caseload effectively.
- Reflective and self-aware qualities, with a commitment to personal and professional development.
- A non-judgemental approach, with the belief in the potential within each young person.
Desirable
- Experience in coaching, holding space for young people, or working in roles such as counselling would be highly beneficial, as these skills provide a strong foundation for supporting young people effectively.
- Experience of delivering non-contact boxing sessions, physical activity programmes, or group wellbeing activities would be advantageous.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in boxing or another form of physical coaching or a strong willingness to develop boxing skills, to support young people through GRITs embodied, boxing-based coaching approach.
- Confidence in facilitating group sessions as well as 1:1 coaching, creating safe, inclusive and engaging spaces for young people.
- A commitment to providing a dedicated coaching service to GRIT within the allocated hours.
- A proactive, flexible attitude and the ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating self-motivation and initiative.
- A genuine passion for working with young people and supporting their mental and physical wellbeing.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and motivate young people.
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage and prioritise a caseload effectively.
- Reflective and self-aware qualities, with a commitment to personal and professional development.
- A non-judgemental approach, with the belief in the potential within each young person.
Desirable
- Experience in coaching, holding space for young people, or working in roles such as counselling would be highly beneficial, as these skills provide a strong foundation for supporting young people effectively.
- Experience of delivering non-contact boxing sessions, physical activity programmes, or group wellbeing activities would be advantageous.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.