TEAM
LEICESTERSHIRE
ELITE SPORTS
LEADERSHIP
ACADEMY
APPLICATION PACK
Background
Leicester-Shire & Rutland Sport (LRS) is currently recruiting
young leaders to join the new ‘Team Leicestershire Elite Sports
Leadership Academy’. The Academy aims to identify and bring
together the most talented and committed young leaders from
across Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland.
Selected young leaders will be provided with a years’ worth of
enhanced leadership training and opportunities, developing as
young people as well as young leaders. They will be the
workforce for School Games Championships and also act as
role
models
and
ambassadors
back
in
their
own
schools/colleges and local Leadership Academies.
Leadership Pathway Structure
'Champion': Leadership Academy
Graduates
After a successful year as an Elite Leader,
young leaders can apply to become
Champion Leaders; the champions of youth
sport and the voice of sports leadership.
'Elite': Team Leicestershire Sports Leadership
Academy
At the end of the year the most talented Advanced Leaders
can apply to progress to the Team Leicestershire
Leadership Academy. These leaders will receive enhanced
leadership training and support and will be the workforce
for School Games Championships.
'Advanced': Local Sports Leadership Academies
Talented Core Leaders can apply to join their Local Leadership Academy.
They will receive a year of training and support and will assist local
School Games competitions and access NGB leadership/officiating
courses.
'Core': School Based Leadership
Students will choose to get involved in sports volunteering and support their PE
Department. They are likely to get involved in school/college activities, after school
clubs, lunchtime sessions, school competitions, primary school activities.
Essential Criteria
Elite Young Leaders should fulfil the following criteria:
 Be a committed leader and volunteer, with the desire to
further develop their leadership skills.
 Have at least one year experience of being a positive
role model and ideally an ambassador in their local
Leadership Academy or sports club.
 Be able to communicate well with other people and
have a positive attitude.
 Attend a school/college in Leicestershire, Leicester or
Rutland.
 Aged between 16-19 years (students currently in year
11 who turn 16 this academic year are also eligible).
Skills
 Ability to lead, influence, inspire and motivate other young
people.
 Ability to lead and manage other young leaders.
 Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate
effectively with a range of people/groups.
 Ability to show initiative and take responsibility.
 Ability to show professionalism and be a positive role
model and ambassador.
 Organised with good time management skills.
 Friendly, approachable and adaptable.
Roles and Responsibilities
 To be an ambassador and role model for sport in their
school/college, local Leadership Academy or sports club.
 To get involved in a range of volunteering events and
opportunities across the county such as the School Games
Championships, with the potential to progress to regional
opportunities.
 To be committed to the programme between May 2014
and May 2015, attending a launch event on 8th May 2014
and other training and briefing events throughout the year.
 To inspire other young people to volunteer in sport.
 To promote the positive benefits of sport.
Benefits of becoming an Elite Young
Leader
 Gain experience of volunteering at different events.
 Meet new people and work with other talented leaders
from other areas.
 Access to enhanced training opportunities.
 Learn new skills and develop existing abilities.
 Build your CV and enhance future employment
opportunities or further/higher education prospects.
 Make local connections.
 Receive a certificate of recognition at the end of the year.
 Access to a coaching/leadership bursary scheme.
 Tailored programme to suit your needs.
 Opportunity to progress into a ‘Champion’ Young Leader
role.
Elite Young Leader Application Form
Section 1: Personal Details
Surname
Forename(s)
Home Address
Post Code
Date of Birth
Gender
Home Telephone
Number
Mobile Telephone
Number
Email Address
Which
School/College
do you currently
attend
Which School
Year are you in?
Have you been a
member of a
local Leadership
Academy during
the last year? If
so in which area?
Male
Female
Section 2: Qualifications
Please list all relevant qualifications you have been awarded
Date
Achieved
Awarding Body
e.g. 1
September
2013
Badminton England
Qualification (e.g. Higher Sports
Leader Award)
(e.g. SLUK)
Badminton Young Officials Award
Section 3: Previous Experience
Please state any previous experience that makes you suitable for the role
e.g. volunteering at a regular placement or one off events, part time job
etc.
Organisation
Name/Event
Date
From
Date
To
Role
Brief summary
of duties
Paid/
Unpaid
e.g. School
Games
Sportshall
Athletics Final
1 Oct
13
1 Oct
13
Sportshall
Athletics Official
Officiating,
timekeeping and
recording scores
Unpaid
Section 4: Personal Statement
Please provide a personal statement explaining why you would like to be
part of the Elite Sports Leadership Academy, including what qualities and
experience you would bring to the role.
Section 5: Supporting Information
What do you aim to achieve if you are successful in joining the Elite Sports
Leadership Academy? E.g. Experience, qualifications, personal
development etc.
Section 6: Reference
Please provide the name of a person that would be willing to comment on
your suitability to become an Elite Young Leader e.g. a teacher or mentor.
We suggest that your application is checked by a mentor before
submission.
Name
Role
Email
address
Telephone
Section 7: Disability/ Health Conditions
The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 defines disability as: ‘A physical or
mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on the
ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities.’
I consider myself to be:
Disabled
⃞
Non Disabled
⃞
Please indicate below if you require any reasonable adjustments, due to a
disability or health condition, which you wish us to take into account when
considering your application.
Declaration
I confirm that I understand and agree that all the information I have
given in this form is true and accurate.
Signed……………………………………………..Date…………………………………
Completed forms should be returned by email or post by 21st March 2014 to:
Lizzi Major, Sports Development Officer, Leicester-Shire & Rutland Sport,
SportPark, 3 Oakwood Drive, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3QF or Email:
e.major@lboro.ac.uk