We are pleased to announce a vacancy for a new voluntary role as the Youth Advisory Panel Lead. Within the new 4-year strategy, the Region highlights a vision to better understand our members and listen more proactively to their views, thoughts and opinions, and we are seeking a passionate member to provide direction and support for our panel members.
We are seeking someone who has valuable experience working with young people, desirably in a sports setting but not essential and is passionate about ensuring the views of young people are heard.
We are looking for someone who has the confidence to provide direction in the youth voice space and is prepared to check and challenge the work the region is undertaking as well as confidently leading a panel of young people. We welcome applications from anyone with experience in this area, and who has an ambition to shape and develop this area of work with us.
Key tasks:
- Lead and oversee the Swim England West Midlands Youth Advisory Panel
- Identify how the region can better understand and listen to the youth voice to influence key areas of work and new projects
- Identify educational opportunities for key stakeholders that support the provision for young people across our sports
- Act as the liaison between the Youth Advisory Panel and the Regional staff team/ Regional management board