Spear Preston - Spear Coach

Resurgo

  • Preston
  • £25,000 per year
  • Contract
  • Part-time
  • 26 days ago
Want to play your part in transforming society?You’re in the right place.In Preston, Resurgo is partnering with Preston Minster where Spear acts as a key part of the church’s mission to change the culture of the town by bringing hope to unemployed young people.Preston Minster’s vision is to play their part in the re-evangelisation of the nation, the revitalisation of the church, and the transformation of society. In 2019 they were sent from Holy Trinity Brompton, London, to help people in Preston find their home, find their purpose and transform their city. A vibrant church in the heart the city centre, with a mission to see lives changed by Jesus. They aim to be a church that offers a big welcome and a safe space to explore the Christian faith and encounter the person of Jesus.The important stuffSalary: £25,000 pro rata, plus defined contribution pension schemeHours: Part time, 20 hours per week, between 9.30am – 5.30pm, Monday – Thursday (with some flexibility and occasional evening or weekend work for events such as Spear Celebrations)Location: Preston MinsterClosing date: Monday 25th August (We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate)Interviews: We are anticipating to commence interviews from the 4th SeptemberApplication: Please apply through website. We will not process applications through this page.Start Date: September/October 2025 startDownload the for more information.Personal qualities we’re looking for
  • An active Christian, able to personally represent the values and beliefs of Resurgo and Preston Minster
  • A commitment to grow and learn spiritually and as a Christian leader, and a desire to learn and understand coaching techniques
  • Passion for social justice and for working as part of the church to transform communities, especially supporting young people in employment or education
  • High emotional intelligence, a sense of humour and fun!
  • Confident communication and interpersonal skills, both over telephone and face to face; particularly a confidence in group facilitation
  • An ambitious and self-motivated individual with the ability to prioritise workload, exercise initiative and work well under pressure.
Key ResponsibilitiesSpear Programme
  • Lead group sessions of up to 10 young people, using coaching skills to transform their mindsets, and to maximise their potential in stepping into the world of work
  • Prepare and deliver coaching sessions on a weekly basis and find creative ways of developing ongoing relationships with Spear Trainees. This includes running application workshops with past Trainees as well as maintaining records and reporting on statistics
Relationship management
  • Build and manage relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including referrers, local businesses, and other organisations
  • You will support with job fairs, mock interview days and welcoming external visitors to the centre
Church Community
  • The Spear Coach is directly employed by Preston Minster, meaning you are part of a vibrant church staff team and submerged in an exciting faith community
  • You will be required to establish strong relationships with key people at the church to ensure the engagement and backing of church members
  • Supporting the Centre Manager in ensuring Spear is a key missional feature of the work of the church; this may involve attending church events and speaking at services
Centre operations
  • Support the wider Spear team and senior leadership team in developing the financial sustainability of Spear Preston e.g. gathering data for funding applications, organising community fundraising events
  • Work with relevant members of the ministry team, particularly youth and student ministries to further embed Spear into the life of the church
  • Liaise with relevant staff locally on-site issues and work to resolve them as soon as possible, ensuring the office and training rooms are safe and tidy working spaces in line with health and safety policies and safeguarding issues are reported in a timely manner

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