Community Coaching Programme
The Community Coaching Programme is focused on assisting unemployed people to gain employment, coaching, volunteering and further education opportunities in the sports sector for example as coaches, referees, physical activity leaders etc. It will provide the participants with practical and theoretical sport-related skills and help them find relevant work experience in their local community. It will also contribute to the promotion of both physical and mental health amongst participants and in the community through the subsequent employment and/or volunteering work carried out by participants.
The course will provide specialised sports-focused training and education for jobseekers. Work experience opportunities in NGBs, Clubs, Schools, etc will be built in to the programme. LSPs will be rolling out the courses locally with Local Employment Offices, Education and Training Boards, NGBs and other partners. The Community Coaching Programme is funded by the Dormant Accounts Fund.
Programme Outline
The Community Coaching Programme will focus on the following themes:
- Strand 1: Job Readiness Skills Development (includes Business Development)
- Strand 2: Personal Development
- Strand 3: Sports Coaching Training
- Strand 4: Physical Activity Training
- Strand 5: Job Placement Experience
A job placement programme (unpaid) will be incorporated into the course structure. NGBs, LSPs, clubs, schools, community centres, etc can provide work experience opportunities to the participants on the course.
We are now inviting applications from jobseekers. Courses will take place nationwide and will be commencing this Autumn. Each course will have a maximum of 12 participants to encourage full class engagement.
For general information on the Community Coaching Programme please contact Gillian Costelloe, Sport Ireland on 01 8608826.