Youth Workshop Facilitator (London) - SportInspired

Organisation: SportInspired
Salary: £15-£25/hr (depending on experience)
Location: London
Contract type: Fixed Term (Part time)
Closing date: 29 May 2026
Interview date: 1 June 2026
Job Description: YOUTH WORKSHOP FACILITATOR – Part-time

London Boroughs: Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Lambeth, Southwark, Westminster

Charity Summary:
SportInspired’s vision is of communities connected with energy and passion, where people enjoy being active. Our mission is to achieve this through fun and inclusive community-based programmes which bring together local businesses, sports clubs, schools, councils, and housing associations, inspiring new connections, life skills, and opportunities. The SportInspired team is a young team of passionate and committed doers – working together to improve the lives of people in the UK to help them achieve their full potential. Our values are embodied in everything we do – from our team to the way we work together and the programmes we deliver – we are impactful, innovative, inclusive, and fun.

Role Outline:
We are looking for individuals with a passion for youth development to deliver engaging and impactful workshops in and around the above London boroughs. The Youth Workshop Facilitator will work with young people, helping them develop confidence, leadership skills, and career aspirations through interactive sessions. You will travel to various sites, delivering sessions to a diverse range of young people in both primary and secondary schools and supporting them in their personal and professional growth. You must be energetic, adaptable, fun, and open to feedback to continuously improve. Training will be provided to ensure you can deliver meaningful and inclusive workshops that inspire young people.

This role will be part of an exciting initiative that uses sports and leadership training to empower young people from deprived communities. By facilitating engaging workshops, you will contribute to their personal development, helping them build essential life skills and navigate future opportunities with confidence.

Responsibilities:
- Deliver interactive and engaging youth workshops focused on leadership, team building and personal development.
- Adapt sessions to meet the diverse needs of young people with differing abilities from a variety of backgrounds.
- Work closely with the SportInspired Programme Manager and school staff to ensure sessions run smoothly and effectively.
- Keep attendance records and report on session outcomes in a timely manner.
- Ensure sessions are safe, inclusive, and engaging for all participants.

Must Haves:
- FUN, energetic, and enthusiastic approach.
- An understanding and passion for the benefits of sports, physical activity and leadership training.
- Experience working in a youth setting.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport quickly.
- Sensitivity to different cultures, beliefs, and traditions.
- Open to feedback and committed to continuous improvement.
- Agile and adaptable, with the ability to think on your feet.

Nice to Haves:
- Have gained or are working towards a relevant degree (e.g., sports coaching, youth work, teaching, social work, or other youth-related fields).
- Previous experience facilitating leadership or youth development workshops.

Package and Benefits:
- A competitive starting salary ranging from £15-£25/hr (depending on experience) with the opportunity for an hourly salary increase based on performance.
- Flexible hours to fit around your commitments and study.
- Enhanced DBS check for working with young people.
- Safeguarding training provided.
- Being part of a young, dynamic and fun team.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Paid travel time.
- Access to team days and events.
How to apply: Next Steps: To apply, please submit your application via our VideoAsk portal: https://www.videoask.com/ff80wr6ls We’d like you to answer 3 short questions via video so we can see you and your style of delivery. It will prompt you to attach your CV and a short covering letter at the end. * please include your name and job role you’re applying for in the attached doc titles. If we feel you could potentially be the right candidate, we will invite you for a short informal interview to discuss your experience and passion for the role