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Youth Football Coach & Role Model for Young People

South HollandOn site12 hours/week<3months

Target group: young people (12-16 years) from secondary education.

  • The project uses sports and role models for positive behavioral change.
  • The focus is on social progress over athletic performance.
  • The intervention is implemented within primary education, practical education, and/or VMBO.

What you do

  • You provide training and engage in discussions with participants to guide and coach them in their development.
  • Prior to the sports season, you are responsible for setting up your own team with the support of a project leader.
  • During the season, you organize training sessions, matches, and other activities.
  • You will receive pedagogical training within the organization.
  • You act as a role model, build a bond with young people, and motivate them to bring out the best in themselves (discipline, respect, teamwork).
  • You create a positive, safe, and structured sports environment where behavior and social skills are practiced.
  • You offer individual guidance and conduct progress interviews with young people about their personal learning goals and choices.
  • You collaborate with schools and the local sports club.
  • You organize activities and attend tournaments and meetings.
  • You track the attendance and progress of young people.

What they ask

  • Minimum MBO-4 diploma.
  • Demonstrable affinity and/or experience with the target group and the ability to act as a role model.
  • Able to lead a group, demonstrate exemplary behavior, address, and set norms.
  • Able to provide sports training.
  • Able to build a positive relationship with participants.
  • Able to work independently with educational institutions, associations, and direct colleagues.
  • Willingness to provide a VOG (Certificate of Conduct).
  • Willingness to follow the training offered by the organization.
  • Must speak Dutch and reside in the Netherlands.

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