This programme supports and develops young coaches through training and programme delivery in order to increase their knowledge and skill sets in safeguarding and welfare. Youth coaches will be provided with tools to support them in responding to difficult conversations or concerns they may have about younger members and have the knowledge and confidence to share this information with the appropriate individuals.

The programme also aims to increase clubs' young member’s understanding of what it means to be safe in sport and create a more inclusive, supportive and responsive culture.

The aims of the Programme are:

• Increase the skills and knowledge of young volunteers within sports clubs across Lincolnshire.
  
  
• Expand the club’s culture that safeguarding and inclusion is everyone’s responsibility and not just that of the welfare officer.
  
  
• Develop and empower the Youth Coaches role as an integral part of the club as peer support for their younger members.
  
  
• Develop a new generation that understands and appreciates the importance of safeguarding and welfare in sport across Lincolnshire.

Outline of the Programme:

Take a look at the programme outlines below. Participants and clubs will have continual engagement and support from Active Lincolnshire's Sports Welfare Manager.

Youth Coach Programme participants will Learn / Share/ Educate/ Feedback and Evaluate through the following stages:

Initial Safeguarding training

The Programme includes funded enrolment onto UK Coaching's Safeguarding and Protecting Children for Young Coaches Course (usual cost £44).

This course is designed by experts in child welfare, with your safety as a young coach in mind. It includes everything you need to know about safeguarding and child protection, making it an essential part of your coaching journey. As a young leader or assistant coach, you'll learn how to spot and report any concerns, and who to talk to if you need help. Safeguarding your own welfare is just as important, so we'll also guide you on where to find support. By taking this course, you'll gain the confidence and knowledge to protect both yourself and the children you coach.

Introduce the Be - Safe Have Fun Campaign to your Club

Youth Coaches will be encouraged to introduce the Be Safe - Have Fun in their club. Find out more about the campaign here.

Run a Stay Safe in Sport Session for your young Members

Using a pre-written session you will share the importance of staying safe in sport to your young members.

Feedback and evaluation

Gain feedback from your members to understand the impact delivery, and evaluation the impact of the programme.

Get Involved

To express your club's interest in being part of the programme email Richard.Bell@Activelincolnshire.com