Youth Climbing Series Co-ordinator
What does a BMC Youth Climbing Series (YCS) Co-ordinator do?
The YCSC will organise and deliver the rounds of the BMC Youth Climbing Series (YCS) in their area. Where possible there will be two YCSCs for each area.
Key tasks and responsibilities of the role
- Organise the regional rounds of the BMC YCS in your area and ensure that the rounds are run according to requirements specified by BMC Competitions Program Manager.
- Consult with the BMC Officer responsible for child safeguarding in the event of any safeguarding concerns
- To be DBS checked (Disclosure & Barring Service) and cleared to work with young people in advance of the event.
- YCSCs are invited to attend their local BMC Area Meetings (four per year).
- Abide by the BMC Child Safeguarding Policy
- Contact the venue in advance of the round (at least 1 week prior) to arrange and discuss the on-day organisation.
- Be the point of contact for round specific enquiries.
- Ensure a timetable is in place with support from the BMC Competitions Manager, i.e. there is easy transition between routes for each category.
- Source volunteers and allocate to roles according to skill level.
More information about the role
- Email and/or phone availability and willingness to be contacted
- Good communication skills
- Resident in or near the area covered
- Understand and follow relevant BMC policies and guidance
- Experience of the BMC YCS (not essential).
- Experience or interest of climbing competitions or events
- Experience of working with and supervising young people
At the designated climbing walls for the series. Minimum time commitment - 4 Saturdays between September and November. Option to attend the Grand Final.
- Booking of venues
- National promotion
- Management of competition entries
- Provided with a BMC email address containing pre-loaded emails
- Support pack posted to each YSC Coordinator containing all the necessary documentation
- On the day phone support from the BMC Competitions Manager
- BMC branded kit to wear
- Access to free training if required
- Feel good about giving supporting the local climbing community.
- Opportunity to support the future of British Climbing
- Learning from other volunteers
- Development of skills and knowledge
If you are interested in finding out more about this role or would like to get involved, [please contact the BMC Events and Competitions Manager Zoe@thebmc.co.uk