Job description:

Educational Workshop Facilitator

• Contract Type: Freelance
• Location: Various stadiums/locations across England (travel required)  
• Rate of Pay: £600 per day* for delivery of two sessions. 

*For full details on session delivery rates, travel, and accommodation, see the additional information section.

About the Job

Kick It Out, football’s leading equality and inclusion organisation, are looking for an experienced facilitator to deliver their ‘Equality Inspires’ workshops to a variety of age groups across the football academy system, as well as parents and club staff. These workshops will predominantly focus on discrimination and inclusion within football and wider society. 

The facilitator will play a key role in engaging each age group with the workshop content, reflective conversations and activities, to help develop participant understanding around what is meant by inclusion and discrimination within a footballing context, as well as giving them the tools to know how to role model inclusive behaviours, both online and on the pitch.  

Responsibilities

• Travel to various locations across England to deliver Kick It Out’s ‘Equality Inspires’ workshops to different age groups (U9s-U21s) within a football academy setting.  
• Adapt delivery styles for each age group, employing appropriate methods to engage individuals on topics such as discrimination, inclusion, and allyship.  
• Encourage open and respectful discussion to help foster an inclusive environment, providing a safer space for reflection and honesty.  
• Facilitate workshops with parents, host families, and club staff, offering guidance on inclusion and supporting players in adopting their own inclusive practices on and off the pitch.  
• Where necessary, tailor workshops to meet specific requests from club staff, incorporating bespoke elements tailored to certain forms of discrimination.  
• Stay informed about emerging issues related to discrimination and inclusion across all levels of the game.  
• Obtain feedback from participants at the end of each workshop to help Kick It Out analyse the impact and effectiveness of the sessions.  
• Provide Kick It Out with reflections on the workshops, as well as attendance data.  

What we’re looking for

Essential  

• Proven experience delivering engaging, high-impact workshops to a diverse range of audiences, including children, young people, and adults
• Strong understanding of equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion, particularly within the context of football or sport
• In-depth knowledge of anti-discrimination issues, such as racism, sexism, homophobia, and other forms of prejudice
• Clear understanding of the systemic barriers faced by underrepresented groups, especially in accessing and participating in football or sport
• A strong and demonstrable commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work independently and adapt across multiple locations

Desirable 

• Previous experience of working within a football/academy setting. 
• Previous experience in youth work.  
• Qualification in teaching or youth work (or equivalent).

Additional Requirements

• Must hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS check. 
• Access to transport or strong transport links due to travel requirements.  
• Depending on session scheduling, evening work may be required on occasion.  

Equal Opportunities Statement

Kick It Out is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion extends to every aspect of our work, from our hiring practices to our everyday interactions and wider mission. If you're hesitant to apply because you don’t meet every single job requirement, please know that we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We value diverse experiences and skills, and we believe that potential can often outweigh specific requirements. If you require additional support, reasonable adjustments or have any questions about the recruitment process, please reach out to our People Team on [email protected] . We wish you the best of luck in the application process and look forward to the possibility of welcoming you to our team.  

Recruitment Timeline 

Please note that applications will close on 31st July. We will be reviewing and interviewing candidates on a rolling basis, and may close applications early if we receive enough strong applicants - so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Additional Information

Pay Structure

• The standard rate of £600 per day covers the delivery of two sessions (each session is approx. 60 mins) 
• For each additional session delivered on the same day, an extra £150 per session will be paid
• (e.g., £750 for 3 sessions, £900 for 4 sessions)
• If only one session is delivered in a day, the rate will be £300
• Where possible, we prefer at least two sessions per day to optimise time and resource

Travel

• Travel will be across England, so a willingness to travel is essential
• If your travel time exceeds 90 minutes each way, we will cover up to £150 in public transport costs (with valid receipts)
• If travelling by car, reimbursement will follow our mileage claim policy

Accommodation

• Where an overnight stay is required due to session delivery, we will cover hotel costs up to £150 per night (with valid receipts)
• An additional allowance of up to £30 per night for food is also provided (with valid receipts)