Write a commentFunded by the EU’s PEACE III programme, Investing in Our Future initiative and Newry Sports Partnership CIC, Newry City Community Trust is enhancing community relations within the Club by delivering an accredited course for progression on the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF).
This groundbreaking programme will encourage 15 young people from the Southern Regional area to complete the Irish FA Level 1 coaching award, Sports Leadership qualifications including Community Sports Leadership Level 2 Award and Understanding Diversity in Society Level 1.
This Level 1 unit aims to take the learner on a journey to understand diversity in society and to further complement coaching skills and qualifications.
Paul McKenna, Chairman of Newry City FC said: “In today’s sports coaching environment it is essential that coaches not only have the correct coaching awards and licences but also learn ‘softer skills’ to enable them to communicate and be effective as employees or representatives of sports clubs and organisations.”
“In our drive to offer holistic sports provision at Newry City FC, 15 scholars and staff some of whom are undertaking NVQ 2 in Teaching, Coaching and Instructing are participating in an Open College Network NI (OCNNI) qualification.”
Barbara Knox, Newry Sports Partnership added: “It is well noted that the sport and leisure industry sector in Northern Ireland is growing and workforce development is a priority. It is fortunate that through our partnership with Peace III, Investing in our Future we are in a position to offer these additional skills to those young people interested in a career in this sector.
Pictured are the Students who have just completed the Understanding Diversity in Society, OCN Level 1 with David White – Tutor Lisa Rickett – Irish FA Community Relations Officer Emma O’Carroll – Investing in our Future, Programme Co-ordinator Barbara Knox – Newry Sports Partnership Robbie Casey – General Manager Newry City FC Neil Cochrane – Secretary, Newry City FC Ryan McConville – Academy Manager – Newry City FC and Malcolm Roberts – Grassroots Development Officer, Irish FA
