Community Sports & Culture Assistant


Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: MULTI-ETHNIC SPORTS AND CULTURES NI(MSCNI) This is a supported, entry-level JobStart role designed to help a young person gain practical experience in community sports and cultural delivery within a diverse and inclusive voluntary organisation. The role focuses on confidence-building, teamwork, communication, and employability skills through hands-on learning.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with delivery of community sports and cultural activities.
  • Support session and event set-up and pack-down.
  • Welcome and support participants during activities.
  • Record attendance and assist with basic monitoring.
  • Support staff, coaches, and volunteers during sessions.
  • Follow safeguarding, health & safety, and equality procedures.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • Good communication and teamwork skills.
  • Interest in sport, culture, or community activity.
  • Willingness to work with and support people from diverse backgrounds, including host community members, ethnic minority communities, asylum seekers, and refugees.

Desirable Skills

  • Interest in community development or coaching.
  • Previous volunteering or participation in sport or cultural activity.

Further Information

The Employer is: MULTI-ETHNIC SPORTS AND CULTURES NI(MSCNI) JobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information - Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week. - Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach. - Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.

Vacancy ID
1757035
Job Sector
Leisure
Area
Belfast
Location
Belfast
Salary
16-17 £7.55, 18-20 £10.00, 21 plus £12.21 per hour
No. vacancies
1
Contract Type
Temporary
Weekly hours
25
Published date
28/01/2026
Closing date
10/03/2026
Worktime
Flexible, including occasional evenings/weekends

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