Rotherham United Community Sports Trust are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, charismatic and dedicated individual to Manage our Health department.
We are a diverse Trust that respects differences in race, disability, gender, faith background or personal circumstances we welcome all applications. We want everyone to feel valued and included in the football community and to achieve their full potential. The trust is opposed to any discrimination and commits itself to the redress of any inequalities by taking positive action where appropriate.
Job Role: Health & Wellbeing Manager Hours: 37.5 hours per week Salary: £28,000,00-£32,000.00 Contract: 12 month maternity cover with view to extending beyond the initial period
How to apply: Download Application Form HERE Download Job Description HERE
Closing date: 5th of November 2021, 12pm. Interview date: TBC
This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and will be amended in light of the changing needs of Rotherham United Community Sports Trust.
RUCST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment.
As part of this commitment to providing a safe environment for our young people, we require all candidates to undertake and return a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate. RUCST will assist with the application for, and pay for the process of, a new DBS for staff members where required.
Criminal Records Disclosures
We recognise the contribution that former or ex-offenders can make as an employee; a person’s criminal record will not, in itself, debar that person from being appointed to this post. Candidates will be given the opportunity to provide us with information on their criminal record, which will be treated in the strictest confidence. Suitable applicants will not be refused posts because of any offences which are not relevant to the role and which do not make them a risk in the role for which they are applying.
Rotherham United Community Sports Trust are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, charismatic and dedicated individual to Manage our Youth & Inclusion department.
We are a diverse Trust that respects differences in race, disability, gender, faith background or personal circumstances we welcome all applications. We want everyone to feel valued and included in the football community and to achieve their full potential. The trust is opposed to any discrimination and commits itself to the redress of any inequalities by taking positive action where appropriate.
This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and will be amended in light of the changing needs of Rotherham United Community Sports Trust.
RUCST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment.
As part of this commitment to providing a safe environment for our young people, we require all candidates to undertake and return a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate. RUCST will assist with the application for, and pay for the process of, a new DBS for staff members where required.
Criminal Records Disclosures
We recognise the contribution that former or ex-offenders can make as an employee; a person’s criminal record will not, in itself, debar that person from being appointed to this post. Candidates will be given the opportunity to provide us with information on their criminal record, which will be treated in the strictest confidence. Suitable applicants will not be refused posts because of any offences which are not relevant to the role and which do not make them a risk in the role for which they are applying.
At Rotherham United Football Club (RUFC), we are proud to be a diverse club, on and off the pitch, where everyone should feel welcome, valued and included, whatever their background or identity.
At RUFC and Rotherham United Community Sports Trust (RUCST), we believe that it is important to recognise and celebrate the diverse past, present and future of the club and the local community. Black History Month allows us to highlight and celebrate the achievements of black history and heritage throughout the club and the community of Rotherham.
UK Black History Month runs throughout October and is an annual celebration of excellence across the Black community, highlighting the contributions of inspirational figures who have helped shape our culture.
On the 30th October, RUCST will be hosting a Premier League Kicks football tournament in partnership with the Arthur Wharton Foundation and Show Racism the Red Card in order to celebrate the diverse footballing talent throughout South Yorkshire. We will be hosting local clubs Barnsley, Doncaster Rovers, Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday at Parkgate Astro. This tournament will also include two workshops that will educate participants on the importance of black history and anti-discrimination in communities.
RUCST’s Inclusion department will also be running a Show Racism the Red Card event at the New York Stadium on the 1st November. A total of 90 pupils will be attending the event from diverse primary schools in Rotherham. This event is centred around educating young people on current social issues, and includes a Show Racism the Red Card workshop, a hate crime workshop and an anti-discrimination workshop. This will be followed by pitch-side photos and a Q&A session with Rotherham United players.
Trudi Race, Inclusion and Cohesion manager said:
“Celebrating diversity and supporting cohesion in our town is something we feel passionately about at the Trust and we aim to embed in to every community project we deliver. The importance of education around these subjects is imperative to creating a more inclusive and understanding society. We are very excited to host these two events this month and give young people the opportunity to learn about local black history, especially after what has been a tough 18 months for most”
Ant Bayou, Inclusion and Cohesion coordinator said:
“For me, it’s so important to celebrate Black History. Not just throughout October but from day to day and year to year. This tournament is a small gesture as what we as a community can really do to promote the awareness of Black History within our schools and communities. Having the opportunity to host not only football clubs but The Arthur Wharton Foundation and Show Racism the Red Card really enhances the impact we can have on the next generation of young people.”
Furthermore, RUFC forward Chiedozie Ogbene made history this month by becoming the first African born footballer to score an international goal for the Republic of Ireland. Ogbene believes that the RUFC team continuing to take the knee before kick-off is beneficial to educating people across the UK during Black History Month:
“I am so happy we continue to show how important it is to accept everyone for who they are and just educate people, and I am so proud of the team.”
“There is no place for discrimination or racism in any sport or society.”
#BLACKHISTORYMONTH | This October celebrates the achievements of black history and heritage.
— Rotherham United Community Sports Trust (@RU_CST) October 12, 2021
RUFC and RUCST continue to support the fight against racial injustice in football and wider society, and strongly believe that the importance of learning during Black History Month allows us to recognise and celebrate those who have paved the way for others to thrive.
Rotherham United Sports College are delighted to confirm that we will be hosting an open evening in the New York Stadium this Thursday the 21st October.
At Rotherham United Sports College we deliver a number of high-quality academic programmes of study in Further and Higher Education (16 years and above). The various study programmes combine academic studies with a practical sporting experience and are aimed at young people who have a passion for sport and a desire to progress to University or employment within the sporting industry.
Students who enrol on any of our courses have the unique opportunity to train and play various sports competitively on a weekly basis against other professional clubs and athletes.
This open evening will offer prospective students a chance to visit our state of the art facilities in the New York Stadium, ask any questions, meet our staff and find the perfect course for you.
The Sports College open evening will be taking place from 6pm- 7:30pm, and will feature a special visit from a couple of Rotherham United first-team players, who will be around to answer questions and take photographs.
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Rotherham United Football Club (RUFC) and Rotherham United Community Sports Trust (RUCST) are delighted to confirm that eight men’s first-team players have committed their support to specialised roles within the local community for the 2021/22 season as Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) Player Ambassadors.
RUCST is the Official Charitable Partner of Rotherham United Football Club, which uses the power and the brand of a professional sports club to bring about long-lasting change in the many diverse communities of Rotherham. Using their passion for empowering communities and creating positive change, RUCST aim to deliver high quality wide-ranging projects which generate life-changing habits through Education, Health & Wellbeing, Inclusion, the National Citizen Service (NCS) and Sport Participation.
Rotherham United and the PFA are committed to encouraging player engagement in the community, meaning that the first-team squad take part in a number of player visits throughout the year. These visits are coordinated by us at RUCST in partnership with PFA, and they can range from attending school Q&As, holiday camps, health and wellbeing sessions and many more.
Club captain Richard Wood continues his outstanding work for the trust and local community as he takes on the roles of Sports Participation, Equalities, Disability, Charities and Fundraising/Campaigns ambassador.
Defender Michael Ihiekwe has actively supported RUCST’s work throughout his time at the Club and will become the Inclusion and Show Racism the Red Card ambassador for this season.
Deadline day signing Will Grigg will share the Health & Wellbeing ambassador role with Mickel Miller, supporting local residents of Rotherham to maintain healthy and active lifestyles.
Local boy Ben Wiles continues his role as Education ambassador and shares the responsibility with popular new signing Rarmani Edmonds-Green. Other new boys Hakeem Odoffin and Olly Rathbone also take on the Mental Health & Wellbeing and NCS ambassador roles respectively.
Finally, Women’s team captain Amy Pollock takes charge of the Girls/Women’s ambassador role in celebration of her 11 years at Rotherham United Women FC.
Jamie Noble, Head of Community said “We are delighted with the response from the players, we are fortunate to have such an inspirational and passionate group who are willing to go the extra mile for the club and communities within the town they represent. I would like to thank the newly appointed ambassadors and the team as a collective for all the support they are providing off the field.”
The Professional Footballers Association (PFA) is the union for all current and former footballers and scholars in the Premier League, the FA Women’s Super League and the English Football Leagues.
We are committed to helping you understand your purpose as both a player and a person. We provide the information, advice and support you need to help maximise the opportunities that come with playing professional football. If you would like to find out more information about the PFA, please visit https://www.thepfa.com/about-us.
Rotherham United Community Sports Trust (RUCST) are showing our support for National Hate Crime Awareness Week 2021 with a number of key events over the next few weeks.
National Hate Crime Awareness Week encourages the local authorities in Rotherham (Police and Councils), key partners and communities affected by hate crime to work together to tackle local hate crime. It aims to bring people together to stand in solidarity with those affected by hate crime, to remember those we have lost, and to offer ongoing support to those in need.
Hate Crimes can be defined as: ‘Any criminal offence which is perceived by the victim or any other person, to be motivated by hostility or prejudice based on a person’s race or perceived race; religion or perceived religion; sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation; disability or perceived disability and any crime motivated by hostility or prejudice against a person who is transgender or perceived to be transgender’.
— Rotherham United Community Sports Trust (@RU_CST) October 12, 2021
RUCST, South Yorkshire Police and Remedi have brought together a group of young people from RUCST’s Premier League Kicks project to attend the Rotherham United vs Portsmouth match and engage in a Hate Crime Awareness workshop delivered by Remedi. The young people from our Premier League Kicks programme have also designed a Hate Crime Awareness flyer that will be handed out to fans before the game and during halftime.
These young people will also be attending a residential during half term funded by the EFL (Building a Stronger Britain Together project). In this residential, they will mix with young people from a variety of backgrounds, engage in fun team building activities and take part in educational workshops themed around anti-racism. Through projects like this, RUCST’s inclusion department aims to make Rotherham a more cohesive and inclusive community to live in.
Rotherham United Community Sports Trust are delighted to work alongside the Premier League Kicks Foundation to make a positive and inspiring impact within our community. We are pleased to announce our new sessions for the 2021/22 season (as listed below).
Premier League Kicks is a community programme with a vision to empower young people. They also help to unlock sporting potential and improve their health and wellbeing to create stronger, safer and more united communities.
As well as other professional clubs, Rotherham United, together with South Yorkshire Police and various youth workers and care professionals, use the power of sport and the value of physical activity to engage young people within deprived areas of the community.
Our mission is to continuously give support to young people aged 8-18 of all backgrounds and abilities by offering a wide range of free sporting activities as well as coaching, musical, educational and personal development sessions to reduce the risk of anti-social behaviour within the areas the sessions are delivered.
For more information on the Premier League Kicks and the sessions that RUCST offers near you, please contact the Inclusion team on 01709 827767 or email inclusion@rotherhamunited.net.
Rotherham United Community Sports Trust are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, charismatic and dedicated individual to Manage Football Foundation’s Active Through Football project.
We are a diverse Trust that respects differences in race, disability, gender, faith background or personal circumstances we welcome all applications. We want everyone to feel valued and included in the football community and to achieve their full potential. The trust is opposed to any discrimination and commits itself to the redress of any inequalities by taking positive action where appropriate.
Job Role: Active Through Football Manager Hours: 37.5 hours per week Salary: £25,000-28,000
How to apply: Download Application Form HERE Download Job Description HERE
Closing date: 22nd of October 2021, 12pm. Interview date: TBC
This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and will be amended in light of the changing needs of Rotherham United Community Sports Trust.
RUCST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment.
As part of this commitment to providing a safe environment for our young people, we require all candidates to undertake and return a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate. RUCST will assist with the application for, and pay for the process of, a new DBS for staff members where required.
Criminal Records Disclosures
We recognise the contribution that former or ex-offenders can make as an employee; a person’s criminal record will not, in itself, debar that person from being appointed to this post. Candidates will be given the opportunity to provide us with information on their criminal record, which will be treated in the strictest confidence. Suitable applicants will not be refused posts because of any offences which are not relevant to the role and which do not make them a risk in the role for which they are applying.
Rotherham United Women are delighted to announce that we are providing 20 free family tickets for this weekend’s FA cup derby fixture against Sheffield Wednesday Ladies.
Individuals can apply for up to 4 free tickets per family for Sunday’s FA cup clash at Roundwood Pavillion.
In the run up to Rotherham hosting the UEFA Women’s Euro’s next summer, RUWFC in partnership with Rotherham United Community Sports Trust (RUCST) are eager to create a lasting footballing legacy for girls and women within the local community. RUCST’s UEFA qualified coaches are passionate about introducing young girls into the sport and developing their understanding of the game, with the long-term focus on identifying the next generation of talent to feed into RUWFC’s first team.
As part of the tournament’s legacy, RUCST and RUWFC aim to use Football to encourage more women and girls to adopt and maintain a healthier lifestyle, with several leadership opportunities developed to help women and girls grow the game.
RUCST and RUWFC are proud supporters of the ‘This Girl Can’ movement, as we are passionate about providing footballing and sporting opportunities for women of all ages, of all abilities, from all backgrounds. Rotherham United as a club are also proud to support the ‘#HerGameToo’ movement, who are striving for a positive change in sexist behaviours in general footballing culture.
Club Chairman Jamie Noble said:
“this is the first of many events we have planned to support Women’s football in Rotherham in the run up to the Women’s Euros 2022. The women’s game is going from strength to strength, and as a football club we want to capitalise on every way we can to increase female participation in women’s football. This is a big game for the Women’s first team and we want to put as many bums on seats to keep improving the atmosphere for the players and staff. “
Get behind the Millers Women at Roundwood Pavillion on Sunday at 2pm for their biggest game of the season so far.
Apply for your free family tickets on the contact form below.
Rotherham United Community Sports Trust are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, charismatic and dedicated individual to join our Youth Engagement Team.
We are a diverse Trust that respects differences in race, disability, gender, faith background or personal circumstances we welcome all application. We want everyone to feel valued and included in the football community and to achieve their full potential. The trust is opposed to any discrimination and commits itself to the redress of any inequalities by taking positive action where appropriate.
Job Role: Youth Worker Hours: 0 hours per week Salary: £8.92-12.50 per hour
How to apply: Download Application Form HERE Download Job Description HERE
Closing date: 22nd of October 2021, 12noon. Interview date: TBC
Please send a copy of your job application to jobs@rotherhamunited.net, if you require any more information please contact Carole, NCS Manager at cfoster@rotherhamunited.net.
This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and will be amended in light of the changing needs of Rotherham United Community Sports Trust.
RUCST is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment.
As part of this commitment to providing a safe environment for our young people, we require all candidates to undertake and return a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate. RUCST will assist with the application for, and pay for the process of, a new DBS for staff members where required.
Criminal Records Disclosures
We recognise the contribution that former or ex-offenders can make as an employee; a person’s criminal record will not, in itself, debar that person from being appointed to this post. Candidates will be given the opportunity to provide us with information on their criminal record, which will be treated in the strictest confidence. Suitable applicants will not be refused posts because of any offences which are not relevant to the role and which do not make them a risk in the role for which they are applying.
Rotherham United Community Sports Trust are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, charismatic and dedicated individual to join our Sport Participation Team.
We are a diverse Trust that respects differences in race, disability, gender, faith background or personal circumstances we welcome all application. We want everyone to feel valued and included in the football community and to achieve their full potential. The trust is opposed to any discrimination and commits itself to the redress of any inequalities by taking positive action where appropriate.
Job Role: Football Development Coach (Casual) Hours: 0 hours per week Salary: £15 per hour
How to apply: Download Application Form HERE Download Job Description HERE
Closing date: 22nd of October 2021, 12noon. Interview date: TBC
Please send a copy of your job application to jobs@rotherhamunited.net, if you require any more information please contact James, Education Manager at jmahoney@rotherhamunited.net.
This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and will be amended in light of the changing needs of Rotherham United Community Sports Trust.
RUCST is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment.
As part of this commitment to providing a safe environment for our young people, we require all candidates to undertake and return a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate. RUCST will assist with the application for, and pay for the process of, a new DBS for staff members where required.
Criminal Records Disclosures
We recognise the contribution that former or ex-offenders can make as an employee; a person’s criminal record will not, in itself, debar that person from being appointed to this post. Candidates will be given the opportunity to provide us with information on their criminal record, which will be treated in the strictest confidence. Suitable applicants will not be refused posts because of any offences which are not relevant to the role and which do not make them a risk in the role for which they are applying.
Rotherham United Community Sports Trust are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, charismatic and dedicated individual to join our Education Team.
We are a diverse Trust that respects differences in race, disability, gender, faith background or personal circumstances we welcome all application. We want everyone to feel valued and included in the football community and to achieve their full potential. The trust is opposed to any discrimination and commits itself to the redress of any inequalities by taking positive action where appropriate.
Job Role: Sports Tutor Hours: 22.5 hours per week Salary: £20,000.00 (Full time Equivalent)
How to apply: Download Application Form HERE Download Job Description HERE
Closing date: 22nd of October 2021, 12noon. Interview date: TBC
Please send a copy of your job application to jobs@rotherhamunited.net, if you require any more information please contact James, Education Manager at jmahoney@rotherhamunited.net.
This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and will be amended in light of the changing needs of Rotherham United Community Sports Trust.
RUCST is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment.
As part of this commitment to providing a safe environment for our young people, we require all candidates to undertake and return a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate. RUCST will assist with the application for, and pay for the process of, a new DBS for staff members where required.
Criminal Records Disclosures
We recognise the contribution that former or ex-offenders can make as an employee; a person’s criminal record will not, in itself, debar that person from being appointed to this post. Candidates will be given the opportunity to provide us with information on their criminal record, which will be treated in the strictest confidence. Suitable applicants will not be refused posts because of any offences which are not relevant to the role and which do not make them a risk in the role for which they are applying.
Rotherham United Community Sports Trust are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, charismatic and dedicated individual to join our Education Team.
We are a diverse Trust that respects differences in race, disability, gender, faith background or personal circumstances we welcome all application. We want everyone to feel valued and included in the football community and to achieve their full potential. The trust is opposed to any discrimination and commits itself to the redress of any inequalities by taking positive action where appropriate.
Job Role: Sports & Alternative Education Tutor Hours: 37.5 hours per week Salary: £20,000.00
How to apply: Download Application Form HERE Download Job Description HERE
Closing date: 22nd of October 2021, 12noon. Interview date: TBC
Please send a copy of your job application to jobs@rotherhamunited.net, if you require any more information please contact James, Education Manager at jmahoney@rotherhamunited.net.
This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and will be amended in light of the changing needs of Rotherham United Community Sports Trust.
RUCST is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment.
As part of this commitment to providing a safe environment for our young people, we require all candidates to undertake and return a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate. RUCST will assist with the application for, and pay for the process of, a new DBS for staff members where required.
Criminal Records Disclosures
We recognise the contribution that former or ex-offenders can make as an employee; a person’s criminal record will not, in itself, debar that person from being appointed to this post. Candidates will be given the opportunity to provide us with information on their criminal record, which will be treated in the strictest confidence. Suitable applicants will not be refused posts because of any offences which are not relevant to the role and which do not make them a risk in the role for which they are applying.
The 2021/22 academic year is officially underway at Rotherham United Sports College. This year we have had another successful intake of students, as we currently have around 80 students on our Further Education courses, 18 students across our Higher Education Degree courses and 3 PGCE students undertaking their placements with us at the New York Stadium. RUCST also continue to work with Academy at RUFC to deliver education to the full-time Academy Scholars.
Furthermore, Rotherham United Sports College are pleased to announce that we are still accepting late enrolments from students if they are looking for somewhere new to study. Students who enrol on any of our courses have the unique opportunity to train and play various sports competitively on a weekly basis against other professional clubs.
This year, our Shadow Academy Football team have joined the National Football Youth League, a highly esteemed U19’s league that aims to bridge the gap between Academy and College football. We currently have 3 additional teams competing in the EFL CEFA League including a U19’s Women’s team and the Wickersley Scholarship team.
This year at the college, we have also launched our specialist Rotherham United Esports enrichment programme, which allows young people an alternative to traditional education and gives them a chance to experience virtual coaching and learning in a safe online environment.
Here is a list of the current courses that we run at the Rotherham United Sports College:
Further Education
Level 1 BTEC ‘Sport & Active Leisure’ (1 Year Full-time)
Foundation Degree in Community Football Coaching and Development
Foundation Degree in Sports Coaching and Development
BSc (Hons) Football Coaching, Development and Administration (Top Up)
BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching and Development (Top Up)
Alternative Education/Provisions
Traineeships
Alternative Provision for Secondary Schools
Esports Enrichment Programme
The various study programmes combine academic studies with a practical sporting experience and are aimed at young people who have a passion for sport and a desire to progress to University or employment within the sporting industry.
Many of our students also have the opportunity to volunteer and work for Rotherham United Community Sports Trust in order to develop their professional coaching skills in the community.
Help Run The Show For The Record-Breaking Tournament Next Summer!
Get involved with UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 in an exciting and unique way – by volunteering at the New York Stadium!
Whether it’s to gain or share your experience, see the event from a different perspective, or simply enjoy the feeling of helping out and making people’s day, there’s loads of reasons to apply to be a volunteer at this major tournament.
There are incredible opportunities at each of our 10 host stadiums and cities, and we need your help in making UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 the best one yet!
With roles spread across Fan Zones, transport hubs, spectator services and stadium support there’s something for everyone!
Volunteers are crucial for spreading the excitement, building the atmosphere and providing a positive experience to enhance the matchday for spectators at the tournament.
Applications to be part of UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 volunteer programme open at 10am Tuesday 28 September 2021 and will close on Monday 1 November 2021 at 3pm.
For further information and to apply to volunteer click here.
Rotherham United Community Sports Trust would like to invite you to our Coffee Afternoon event this Friday the 1st of October from 1pm-3pm, at the New York Stadium in celebration of International Day of Older Persons 2021.
RUCST would like to celebrate this day with local older people in order to raise awareness about various issues affecting the elderly, especially after a tough 18 months during the pandemic. This day also provides us with the opportunity to recognise, appreciate and celebrate the thousands of older persons who have had an important impact on society.
This informal event will take place from 1pm-3pm and will include the opportunity to meet and chat with former players whilst having a cup of tea/coffee and cake in our Youth Hub, which is our informal, relaxed space that is located in the Goalzone at the New York Stadium. The event will also include some activities in our health suite and a short walk around the stadium.
This event is completely free and will be a great chance to come together with like-minded individuals and form new connections after a tough 18 months.
This social event on Friday gives attendees the chance to experience the Community Sports Trust’s fantastic facilities in the New York Stadium, and a chance to find out about any other sessions that our Health department provide.
Rotherham United Community Sports Trust are delighted to announce that we will be hosting an open chat with first team players around mental health on Thursday the 30th September from 2:30-4pm.
Through this event, RUCST aims to encourage Millers fans to support each other with any challenges they face or wish to talk about in order to raise awareness for World Mental Health day.
This informal event will take place in the Youth hub in the Goalzone, New York Stadium, and will enable fans to come and have a cup of tea or coffee, play pool and have a chat with a couple of first team players.
The overall objective of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health. Mental Health awareness has also become more apparent since the pandemic, as it has been a difficult time for many people. At RUCST, we aim to provide support to anyone who needs it.
Head of Community Jamie Noble said:
“I think that sometimes the importance of a person’s mental health can be underestimated, even by ourselves. We should regularly take a few minutes, half an hour or longer to think about how we can take care of our minds because it is incredibly significant.
Sometimes just having a coffee with a friend or stranger and sharing your thoughts can be a big help. They say a problem shared is a problem halved and in a lot of cases that is true.”
At RUCST, we are passionate about offering support to those who need it. Our Health department of highly qualified and experienced coaches are on a mission to support Rotherham residents to lead a healthy, happy, and long life- mentally and physically.
Rotherham United Community Sports Trust are delighted to confirm the official dates for our sports camps for the 2021-22 academic year, with our October half-term Future Stars and Parkgate Astro camps are available for online booking now.
After a successful summer, our Wickersley Future Stars and Parkgate Astro Holiday football camps are back from Monday the 25th October to Friday the 29th October.
These camps are for boys and girls aged 5-14, and are for children of any ability level. This camp includes training sessions, fun games and mini-tournaments that are all delivered by our fantastic UEFA qualified coaches.
HOLIDAY CAMPS | The dates are officially out for our upcoming Holiday Camps in 2021/22!
You can book online for our October Future Stars & PGA camps 𝐍𝐎𝐖! ⚽🔴⚪
These half-term camps offer inflatable fun days, huge prizes for our winners and player visits from the Rotherham United First Team.
The Future Stars camp will take place at Wickersley School, Bawtry Road, S66 1JL from 9am-4pm from the Monday the 25th October to Friday 29th October.
The Parkgate Astro Holiday Camp will take place at Parkgate Astro, Greasborough Road, S62 6HQ from 9am-4pm from the Monday the 25th October to Friday 29th October.
Camps cost £60 for the whole week or £15 per day. Click here to book online.
Rotherham United Community Sports Trust are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, charismatic and dedicated individual to join our Youth Engagement Team.
We are a diverse Trust that respects differences in race, disability, gender, faith background or personal circumstances we welcome all application. We want everyone to feel valued and included in the football community and to achieve their full potential. The trust is opposed to any discrimination and commits itself to the redress of any inequalities by taking positive action where appropriate.
How to apply: Download Application Form HERE Download Job Description HERE
Closing date: 8th of October 2021, 12noon. Interview date: TBC
Please send a copy of your job application to jobs@rotherhamunited.net, if you require any more information please contact Carole, NCS Manager at cfoster@rotherhamunited.net.
This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and will be amended in light of the changing needs of Rotherham United Community Sports Trust.
RUCST is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment.
As part of this commitment to providing a safe environment for our young people, we require all candidates to undertake and return a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate. RUCST will assist with the application for, and pay for the process of, a new DBS for staff members where required.
Criminal Records Disclosures
We recognise the contribution that former or ex-offenders can make as an employee; a person’s criminal record will not, in itself, debar that person from being appointed to this post. Candidates will be given the opportunity to provide us with information on their criminal record, which will be treated in the strictest confidence. Suitable applicants will not be refused posts because of any offences which are not relevant to the role and which do not make them a risk in the role for which they are applying.
Rotherham United Community Sports Trust are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, charismatic and dedicated individual to join our NCS Team.
We are a diverse Trust that respects differences in race, disability, gender, faith background or personal circumstances we welcome all application. We want everyone to feel valued and included in the football community and to achieve their full potential. The trust is opposed to any discrimination and commits itself to the redress of any inequalities by taking positive action where appropriate.
How to apply: Download Application Form HERE Download Job Description HERE
Closing date: 8th of October 2021, 12noon. Interview date: TBC
Please send a copy of your job application to jobs@rotherhamunited.net, if you require any more information please contact Carole, NCS Manager at cfoster@rotherhamunited.net.
This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and will be amended in light of the changing needs of Rotherham United Community Sports Trust.
RUCST is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment.
As part of this commitment to providing a safe environment for our young people, we require all candidates to undertake and return a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate. RUCST will assist with the application for, and pay for the process of, a new DBS for staff members where required.
Criminal Records Disclosures
We recognise the contribution that former or ex-offenders can make as an employee; a person’s criminal record will not, in itself, debar that person from being appointed to this post. Candidates will be given the opportunity to provide us with information on their criminal record, which will be treated in the strictest confidence. Suitable applicants will not be refused posts because of any offences which are not relevant to the role and which do not make them a risk in the role for which they are applying.
Fifteen young people will get the unique opportunity to shape the future of the EFL Trust through their newly formed Youth Forum.
The EFL Trust are looking for up to 15 enthusiastic young people, aged 16-24, that are passionate about making a difference in communities. Applicants must have participated, or are currently participating in one of Rotherham United Community Sports Trust’s programmes.
The EFL Trust’s Youth Forum will focus on capturing the aspirations of young people, ensuring they have a voice that will play a key role in shaping the future of the EFL Trust and the communities it serves.
Mike Evans, Chief Executive at the EFL Trust said:
“This is an exciting moment for the EFL Trust. Each year, through our network, we work with thousands of young people and so understand their energy, passion and great ideas that can help shape the work we do in communities.
We recognise that young people are our future leaders and by working alongside them we can build back better and create stronger, healthier, more active communities.
This is a great opportunity for any young person that keen to make a difference and get their voice heard”
Being a member of the EFL Trust’s Youth Forum will open the doors to lots of opportunities as well as undertaking training that will boost young people’s CV and help lead to future job opportunities.
Rotherham United Esports team are delighted to announce the launch of our new Esports school thanks to a successful enrichment programme at the Rotherham United Sports College.
The new Esports School is designed to engage children from the age of 11 and offers virtual coaching in a safe online environment. This coaching will introduce Esports and online safety to individuals, and this will help give them focus from an otherwise uncontrolled and unmonitored environment.
Esports Project Manager Rob Hawden said:
“Many children are currently locked away in their bedrooms playing FIFA, amongst other games, and this is a big worry for parents.
We believe, we have found the perfect remedy for this by introducing The Rotherham United Esports School. At the school, we will offer both on-site sessions at the New York Stadium, and Parkgate Astro, as well as some virtual classes too!
Our after school coaching offer is part of the Rotherham United Community Sports Trust alternative Sports offer, and help the children improve many different life skills such as communication, teamwork and will also help them to develop their social skills.
It is also good for parents too, as the online environment is a safe place and as the Esports course is structured, much like our other coaching courses at the Trust, parents can expect to see a positive change in the child’s personal development too.”
The Esports team already have several adult teams, including a development team, where players can come, learn, and make friends.
Esports Director and Rotherham United Supporter Joe Burrell said:
“I have been involved with the Esports set up since the begining, and I have seen first hand, just what a diffence it makes to people’s lives, having an esports programme.
We have reached out to more than 500 participants in the last 3 years, we have secured lottery funding in which to further our goals post covid.
We feel our Esports School is going to be a huge success and when we have enough players signed, we will be able to expand and begin plans for a real RUFC Esports Youth Team.”
If you are interested in your child enrolling in our Esports School, you can contact them on Twitter @RUFCEsports or Email RUFC-Esports@mail.com.
Rotherham United Community Sports Trust are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, charismatic and dedicated individual to join our Sport Participation Team.
We are a diverse Trust that respects differences in race, disability, gender, faith background or personal circumstances we welcome all application. We want everyone to feel valued and included in the football community and to achieve their full potential. The trust is opposed to any discrimination and commits itself to the redress of any inequalities by taking positive action where appropriate.
Job Role: Sport Participation Coordinator Hours: 37.5 hours per week Salary: £19,000.00 – £21,000.00
How to apply: Download Application Form HERE Download Job Description HERE
Closing date: 1st of October 2021, 12noon. Interview date: TBC
Please send a copy of your job application to jobs@rotherhamunited.net, if you require any more information please contact Jonny, Sport Participation Manager at Jgilberthorpe@rotherhamunited.net.
This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and will be amended in light of the changing needs of Rotherham United Community Sports Trust.
RUCST is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment.
As part of this commitment to providing a safe environment for our young people, we require all candidates to undertake and return a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate. RUCST will assist with the application for, and pay for the process of, a new DBS for staff members where required.
Criminal Records Disclosures
We recognise the contribution that former or ex-offenders can make as an employee; a person’s criminal record will not, in itself, debar that person from being appointed to this post. Candidates will be given the opportunity to provide us with information on their criminal record, which will be treated in the strictest confidence. Suitable applicants will not be refused posts because of any offences which are not relevant to the role and which do not make them a risk in the role for which they are applying.
Rotherham United Community Sports Trust are delighted to announce that we will be hosting our official Career One Stop Launch Event in our Youth Hub facility located in the Goalzone, New York Stadium on the 8th of September from 1pm-4pm.
This Job Fair event in partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) aims to give young people aged 18-24 a chance to meet employers and explore a number of different career options.
A range of employers will be attending on the day and will be there to host presentations and answer any questions. These employers range from:
Hospitality agencies
Health and Social care services (NHS)
Engineering and Manufacturing
Warehouse and Retail
And many more
For more information about the day, please contact Sandra Greatorex at sgreatorex@rotherhamunited.net or call 01709827767.
Rotherham United Community Sports Trust will be holding open trials for our Future Stars Development Squad groups for the 2021/2022 academic year on Saturday 4th September at Parkgate Astro.
Future Stars is RUCST’s official football development programme that is delivered by our very own UEFA B qualified coaches; Adam Pilgrim and Dave Atkinson.
With links to Rotherham United’s Academy, Future Stars offers progression opportunities for children aged 7-14. Our Development Squads are by invitation only and give children the opportunity to develop their skills and understanding of the game in an environment designed to give them a high level of challenge. This is through extra training (potential twice a week), and a games programme against varied high-level opposition.
Our vision is that these groups will spend the 2021/2022 year building towards entry into the Junior Premier League (JPL) for the 2022/2023 season. RUCST are delighted to be joining this league with our Under 8’s and Under 14’s teams next year, as the JPL is a player development focused league which prides itself on bridging the gap between grassroots and academy football. The JPL will therefore offer a high standard of football to the players and teams within it.
Trial Times & Age Groups:
09:00 – U7s (Year 2), U8s (Year 3)
10:00 – U9s (Year 4), U10s (Year 5)
11:00 – U11s (Year 6), U12s (Year 7)
12:00 – U13s (Year 8, U14s (Year 9)
To register your child, please e-mail Adam on apilgrim@rotherhamunited.net with the following details:
Name
Age Group
Grassroots Team
Parent Name & Contact Number
RUCST also offer open Future Stars sessions for all abilities and any children who would like extra training with our team of experienced coaches. These open sessions are back from the 6th of September, and you can book online HERE.
For more information on the Future Stars programme, please click HERE or contact
MLS Contracts and Hesley Wood Scout Activity Centre are pleased to announce that Mud Madness will be taking place November 17th 2021.
With obstacles, mud and water to battle through this really will be mud madness! With obstacles like ‘The snake pit, Everest and a massive lake (most of which are knee or waist high in muddy water or pure mud!) we can guarantee you won’t be clean by the time you are finished with the event!
Andy Moore, Operations Director at South Yorkshire Scouts said:
“South Yorkshire Scouts are delighted to help run this event and we are looking forward to seeing many competitors and supporters on the day of the event! Good luck to all who are taking part…and remember to pack an extra outfit as you will get muddy!”
Once again, this event will be supporting Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice, South Yorkshires only children’s charity. Your support helps Bluebell Wood care for children and young adults whose lives are sadly just too short, both in their own homes and at our hospice in North Anston. They are a home from home for over 300 families facing the toughest of times, giving them chance to make magical memories with their children, whether they have years, months, weeks or days together. The hospice also supports the whole family wherever they are on their journey, offering a range of vital services including sibling support, respite, counselling and end of life care.
Every day, Bluebell Wood needs to raise £13,325 to keep their doors open, and only around 9% of their funding is from government sources. Everything else is paid for by the wonderful work that you do. For more information on Bluebell Wood visit www.bluebellwood.org.
Rotherham United Community Sports Trust’s Health and Wellbeing department strive to help the community of Rotherham to lead healthy, happy and long lives.
As part of RUCST’s provision of the Holiday Activity and Food Programme (HAF) camps, we have provided a Nutrition workshop which has been led by our health and wellbeing coach Hollie Webb. Hollie is in the final year of her Nutrition and Wellbeing degree and is passionate about combining food and fitness to help people live healthier, happier lifestyles.
Our multi-sport HAF camps have provided perfect opportunities for our Health and Wellbeing team to attempt to instil healthy habits in local children from a young age.
The HAF Programme is funded by the Department for Education and provides a range of activities and a free, healthy meal for children aged 5-16 who are eligible for benefit-related free school meals over the Summer and Christmas School Holidays.
Hollie has been delivering these healthy eating education sessions at each of the HAF camps at Maltby, Parkgate Astro, Disability, and the Masbrough Arts and Crafts camp.
Throughout the summer, Hollie has covered the basics of nutrition; such as the Eatwell guide, portion sizes, and sugary drinks and snacks. In these sessions, Hollie has explained the importance of these aspects in order to help our young participants to understand the benefits of eating a healthy, balanced diet.
“Teaching children these fundamental aspects is so important to ensure they grow up with the knowledge to live healthier lifestyles. I definitely think the young people on camps will go away feeling more confident and informed about healthy eating.”
As the Covid-19 pandemic took hold of the country back in March 2020, for the most of us, the message was simple.
Stay at home.
However, for some, that simply wasn’t an option. Doctors, nurses, delivery drivers, shop staff and many more key workers picked up the baton to keep our country moving, and while the rest of us were doing our bit from behind the safety of our four walls, the heroes were still out on the front line.
The Club and the Community Sports Trust in June 2020 launched the ‘United Rotherham’ project, giving our supporters the chance to waiver refunds on their uncompleted individual match and season tickets in order to help support those who had been hit hardest by the pandemic in our town.
As a football club and as a town, we’ve always stuck together through the hardest of times, but we were still overwhelmed by the amazing response to the scheme from supporters, which further highlighted the connection and togetherness we have at Rotherham United, with over 2,000 of our season ticket holders donating their season ticket refunds.
As a football club that prides itself on being right at the heart of our local community, we wanted to say a huge thank you to all of our key workers and give them a tangible reward for their selfless work during the pandemic.
With this in mind, we are delighted to say that in our opening two competitive home games of the new campaign, we offered tickets to 643 key workers to show our gratitude for everything they have done and continue to do for us.
As well as this, children of key workers were given an unforgettable experience of welcoming their heroes onto the pitch for the Carabao Cup clash with Accrington Stanley on Tuesday, by taking part in the flag bearers initiative.
Despite the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions on 19th July, we’re still aware of the ongoing battle to negotiate our way out of the pandemic. The vaccination has offered us hope during these tough times and as a club we were keen to play our part in helping stop to continued spread of the virus in order to help a return to ‘normal life.’
The Millers’ community wing instilled the help of the same NHS group who recently administered the vaccine to our first team staff and players, with Andrea Kitchen and here team on hand at our GoalZone ahead of the opening day clash with Plymouth Argyle at AESSEAL New York Stadium.
We were offering a free match ticket for anyone who wanted their first or second doses, with 89 people coming forward to get the jab.
Rotherham United’s Head of Community Jamie Noble reaffirmed the club’s commitment to looking after those who need it the most in our town, as well as reaffirming our stance on keeping people safe.
“When we launched the ‘United Rotherham’ project back in the summer of last year, we had a long-term vision of giving something back to our fellow Millers and local key workers during these unprecedented times.
“During the pandemic, we have seen the very best of people in our town and we wanted to thank those who have worked so tirelessly on the front line during this period.
“To say we were overwhelmed by the response from our supporters would be an understatement and the generosity shown was just another embodiment of the togetherness which runs right through our football club.
“We know that life has started to return to some sort of normality recently, but as a club we wanted to remain vigilant to the threat caused by the virus and to ensure that the AESSEAL New York Stadium is a safe environment for everyone.
“I would once again like to take this opportunity to thank Andrea and her team for giving up their time last weekend to get more vaccines into people’s arms ahead of the Plymouth match.
“I don’t even want to think about where we would be without the continued selfless work of people like them and I know I speak on behalf of everyone at Rotherham United when I say just how grateful we are for their efforts.”
Jamie Noble, Head of Community
If you’re a key worker, and would like to get involved in the scheme, please complete your application form HERE.
Please note: you can request tickets for up to four people. If you would like tickets for multiple games, you will need to complete one form per game with the maximum of three games per person.
Fans are already gearing up for another huge summer of football with over 140,000 Pre-Sale tickets sold in just three weeks for the UEFA Women’s EURO England 2022. Supporters from 68 different countries have purchased tickets with the split of purchasers 47% female and 21% concessions (16 years of age and under).
53,000 tickets have already been sold for the showpiece Wembley Final surpassing the record number of tickets sold for any previous Women’s EURO match. The figures solidify The FA and UEFA’s ambition to make the tournament the biggest women’s football event in UEFA history and inspire positive change in the women’s game.
Fans can still secure tickets, with the last chance to guarantee games of their choice in the 24-hour Pre-Sale presented by Visa from 10am on 9 August. To ensure access to this 24-hour sales window, register now at www.uefa.com/womenseuro/ticketing.
The tournament will take place up and down the country across nine English cities in 10 stadiums including the New York Stadium, Old Trafford, St Mary’s and Stadium MK with the final at the home of English football – Wembley.
Fans have been quick to secure their tickets over the past 3 weeks with sales made in every category and for every fixture of the Tournament within the first hour of going on sale last month. With 21% of sold tickets being concessions (16 years of age and under), groups of grassroots football teams and local community organisations are amongst the thousands planning their trip to next summer’s tournament.
Following the Pre-Sale presented by Visa, the next opportunity to purchase tickets to the tournament will be in the public ballot which goes live following the draw on 28 October 2021, hosted on BBC. Tickets will then be on general sale from mid-February 2022.
The tournament is expected to be the first major football Championships to host full capacity stadiums since the pandemic, however, a robust refund policy will be in place if fixtures are postponed, cancelled, have reduced capacity or a change of venue is introduced due to COVID.
A ticket resale platform will be available in 2022 for ticket holders to use and re-sell their tickets at face value pre-tournament to another fan with more about this being communicated in the coming months.
The tournament, which is due to be the biggest women’s European sport event ever, will have over 700,000 tickets available across the ten venues, with prices ranging from £5 to £50. The opening match will take place at Old Trafford on 6 July 2022 and the final at Wembley on 31 July 2022.
Rotherham United Community Sports Trust (RUCST) are delighted to announce that our Under 8’s and Under 14’s Future Stars Teams have been accepted onto the Junior Premier League for the 2021/22 season.
Future Stars is RUCST’s official football development programme that is delivered by our very own UEFA B qualified coaches; Adam Pilgrim and Dave Atkinson.
With links to Rotherham United’s Academy, Future Stars offers progression opportunities for all age groups. This programme therefore gives children from the age of 5 the opportunity to learn and develop their football and social skills in a fun and safe environment.
The Junior Premier League is a player development focused league which prides itself on bridging the gap between grassroots and academy football, therefore offering a high standard of football to the players and teams within it.
This is exciting for RUCST’s Future Stars, as it is England’s only National league for youth players from U8 to U18 and is the largest league in the country with over 25,000 players.
Our Future Stars Under 8’s and Under 14’s teams will play matches every Saturday against other development centres from around the North East.
Adam Pilgrim, RUCST’s Football Development Coordinator said:
“We are absolutely delighted to have Future Stars accepted into the Junior Premier League, a move which is going to really help the young people in our programme develop by having the opportunity to compete week in, week out against some of the best players from various parts of the north of England.
This level of competition for our young people is only going to help them thrive, and provide them with the best possible environment to help them achieve their goals within football”.
Rotherham United Community Sports Trust are delighted to announce the provision of FREE inclusive football sessions for women of all abilities from ethnically diverse backgrounds. These sessions will take place in a private facility at Cranworth Road, Rotherham, S65 1LN.
These sessions will take place on Thursday mornings from 9.30am-10.30am, and start from Thursday 29th July.
For more information please contactmwhite@rotherhamunited.net or 01709827767.
The ‘Kickstart’ scheme has proved to be successful for recent recruit Chris Pickford, who has secured a place on a National Teach First scheme after his spell as a classroom assistant at Rotherham United Community Sports Trust (RUCST).
Chris was one of the five new members of staff recruited by RUCST in March due to funding grants from the Government’s Kickstart scheme and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
This scheme provides funding for RUCST which enables them to provide 25 hours of work to promising individuals for a total of 6 months; therefore giving local young people a chance to ‘kickstart’ their careers. This scheme is in partnership with the English Football League Trust and Job Centre Plus.
After a short but successful time in the Education department at RUCST, Chris will be going on to teach full-time in a secondary school as soon as September 2021.
When asked about his experience on the Kickstart scheme at RUCST, Chris said:
“I thoroughly enjoyed my time working as a classroom assistant at RUCST. I found it energising to work with people who shared the same values as me and who were so committed to giving real-life chances to young people.
From day one, I was made to feel like a full member of the team and learned so much from my manager, James, from my colleagues, and from the young people I worked with. As well as developing my confidence, teamwork, and leadership skills, working with the team has given me a better idea of the career path I would like to follow.
During my placement, with James’s support, I applied to the national Teach First scheme and am now in training to start teaching in a secondary school in September 2021. I am very grateful for the opportunity I have had to work with and learn from, such an incredible team and I was sorry to leave.”
James Mahoney, Head of Education commented:
“I am delighted for Chris that he has been able to secure a full-time teaching role to start in September. Although we are disappointed to lose Chris, this is a fantastic opportunity for him to grasp with both hands. Chris joined us with very little experience in teaching, however, his skill set and work ethic will allow him to be successful as a secondary school teacher. He has been brilliant in the short time he has been with us.”
Following on from the initiative’s success, we are now advertising for a new Classroom Assistant to join the Trust’s diverse and hard-working team for the new academic year.
Rotherham United Community Sports Trust (RUCST) are thrilled to announce that we have been approved to deliver the FA’s new pilot scheme, ‘UNITE’, aimed at increasing the number of 12-14-year-old girls participating in football.
This programme aims to provide girls between the ages of 12-14 with fun, relevant and engaging recreational sessions that will allow them to develop themselves as much as their football skills in a safe, inclusive environment.
The programme has been specifically designed to give autonomy, choice and voice to the girls who are involved in the sessions. By adopting this approach, young people will have the freedom to develop their social identity, become valued members of a team and build their self-confidence through engaging in fun and flexible football activity.
These sessions will be free and will run from 22nd July 6pm-7pm at Parkgate Astro Greasbrough Road, Rotherham S62 6HQ
If you know someone who might be interested, then please get in touch at mwhite@rotherhamunited.net or call 01709827767 to register your interest.
Rotherham United Community Sports Trust (RUCST) are delighted to announce our involvement in the newly expanded Talent Inclusion Programme work with the FA and 33 other EFL Club Community Organisations (CCO).
The Talent Inclusion programme ensures that through our existing community activities, female participants can be identified and referred to the FA England Women’s Talent Pathway. Social class, ethnicity and demographics should not be a barrier to success.
For girls showing potential, the programme creates a pathway from community to full England honours, with an educated workforce that identifies and supports potential.
We will be supported by an education and learning programme managed by the EFL Trust and supported by The FA.
The longer term aspiration of the programme is for all English EFL clubs to engage.
FA Women’s Talent Pathway Operations Manager, Alexis Lunn-Gadd commented,
“Our partnership with the EFL Trust contributes hugely to our ongoing work to develop and deliver an accessible and inclusive talent pathway.We are delighted that the programme has expanded to 34 Clubs. We cannot underestimate the impact of the bespoke work the CCO’s will be delivering within their communities and how that will undoubtedly help unearth potential hidden talent.”
Loo Brackpool, Head of Participation and Community Engagement at the EFL Trust comments,
“We are delighted to be continuing our work in partnership with The FA to really address areas of need. The EFL Trust network of Club Community Organisations delivers in some of the most diverse communities within the country, engaging thousands of girls on a weekly basis. We know there is talent out there, we just need to provide the opportunities by working with the network and The FA to make talent pathways more accessible by understanding local need and barriers.“
The group of participating EFL CCOs can be seen below:
This is an introduction to football/ early development sessions for boys and girls aged 18months to 4 years. One parent or carer may attend. It will be running weekly on Tuesdays from 27th July -24th August (10:30am – 12 noon).
Each session will take place in the sports hall at Wickersley Sports College and each session will cost £5 per child.
This is a Future Stars football camp for boys and girls aged 5-14. It will be running every day from Monday – Fridays, from the 26th July-27th August (10am-3pm).
Every week, the camp will take place at Wickersley Sports College, and it costs £15 per day or £50 per week. This offer of £50 per week is running until the 30th June, after this the prices will then increase to £60 per week.
These free camps are part of the Holiday Activity Fund Programme and are for families who require support with food and activity over the holiday period. These camps below include a free hot meal for the children attending.
There are also limited paid places available on the funded courses below to ensure that they are accessible to those who don’t qualify for free school meals.
Option 1: Disability Multi-Sports Holiday Camp
This multi-sports camp is for young people aged 8-16 with special educational needs and/or disabilities. It will be running every Monday and Tuesday from Monday 26th July- Tuesday 24th August (10am-2pm).
Please note there are two different venues for the two different days. The Monday Camp venue is at Clifton Community School, Cranworth Road Site, S651LN and the Tuesday Camp venue is at Parkgate Astro, Greasbrough Road, Parkgate, S62 6HQ.
This is a multi-sports camp for boys and girls ages 8-16. It will be running every day from Tuesdays – Fridays, from the 27th July-20th August (9am-4pm).
This camp will take place at Parkgate Astro, 23 Greasbrough Rd, Parkgate, Rotherham S62 6HQ.
Please note that every Tuesday the camp will take place at Rotherham Leisure Complex and the children with have the opportunity to take part in a swimming session.
Option 3: The MillersMaltby Leisure Centre Holiday Camp
This is also a multi-sports camp for boys and girls ages 8-16. It will be running from Tuesdays- Fridays weekly, from the 3rd August-27th August (12pm-4pm).
This camp will take place at Maltby Leisure Centre, High St, Maltby, Rotherham, S66 8JE.
Please note that there will be the option for the children to participate in a swimming session one day per week.
This is a BMX camp for girls and boys aged 8-16. It will be running on two weeks in August, on the weeks of Monday 2nd-Thursday 5th August and Monday 16th-Thursday 19th August (10am-2pm).
Participants will receive coaching from British Cycling level 3 qualified coaches, and this will take place at Winterhill School & Rotherham BMX facility, Little Common Lane, Kimberworth, Rotherham.
This is a football camp for boys and girls aged 8-16. Camp 1 will be running from Tuesday, 27th – Friday, 30th July 2021 (10am – 2pm) and Camp 2 will be running from Monday, 9th – Thursday, 12th August 2021 (10am – 2pm).
This camp will take place at Winterhill School (3G Astro-turf), High Street, Kimberworth, S61 2BD.
Please note, appropriate footwear must be worn- trainers or moulded football boots.
This is a Holiday Club for young people who are interested in Arts & Crafts, Painting & Drawing and Poetry & creative writing. It will be running from Mondays to Thursdays from Monday 26th July- Thursday 19th August (11am-3pm) for ages 8-16.
This camp will take place at St Pauls Church Masbrough, 139 Kimberworth Road, Rotherham, S611AH.
This is a Future Stars football camp for boys and girls aged 5-14. It will be running every day from Monday – Fridays, from the 26th July-27th August (10am-3pm).
Please note that with the Holiday Activity Fund, we only have be 20 free places per day alongside the paid slots at the Wickersley camp. These 20 places will be allocated on a first come first served basis for the free school meals.
This camp will take place at Wickersley School & sports College, Bawtry Rd, Wickersley, Rotherham S66 1JL.
Rotherham United Community Sports Trust are pleased to announce our Holiday Camps are returning this Summer to various locations across Rotherham.
This camp is funded by the Holiday Activity Fund and free places are available for families who are eligible for free school meals.
There will be 20 free places per day to access the Holiday Activity Fund camp running alongside the Wickersley football camp. These places will be allocated on a first come first served basis for the free school meals.
Multiple weeks can be booked, attendance will be monitored and unique reference numbers will be required to evidence eligibility for free school meal places provided by your school.
This camp runs from 10am-3pm on the dates identified below which will be primarily football activities including fun games, skills sessions, tournaments, inflatable activities, players visits and more.
Please complete the contact from below to book onto our Wickersley specific camp.
Rotherham United Community Sports Trust are pleased to announce that we will be running a Disability Multi-Sports Camp this summer. Please complete the contact form below to book onto this camp. This camp runs from 10am-2pm on the dates identified below.
FREE places are available to families who are eligible for Free School Meals. Collect your unique reference number from school to access your free place.
There are additional places available for children not on free school meals priced at £10 a day. Please complete the same booking form below.
Please note there are two different venues for the two different days. The Monday Camp venue is at Clifton Community School, Cranworth Road Site, S651LN and the Tuesday Camp venue is at Parkgate Astro, Greasbrough Road, Parkgate, S62 6HQ.
Rotherham United Community Sports Trust are pleased to announce our Holiday Activity Fund Camps are returning this Summer to various locations across Rotherham. To book at Maltby Leisure Centre, please complete the contact form below.
FREE places are available to families who are eligible for Free School Meals. Collect your unique reference number from school to access your free place.
As this is a Multi-Sports camp, please note that there will be the option for the children to participate in a swimming session one day per week.
To book multiple weeks, please complete the form for every week required.
Rotherham United Community Sports Trust are pleased to announce our Holiday Activity Fund Camps are returning this Summer to various locations across Rotherham. To book onto our camp at Parkgate Astro, please complete the contact form below.
FREE places are available to families who are eligible for Free School Meals. Collect your unique reference number from school to access your free place.
As this is a Multi-Sports camp, please be aware that Tuesdays will be held at Rotherham Leisure Centre where the children with have the opportunity to take part in a swimming session, however, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday will be at Parkgate Astro.
To book multiple weeks, please complete the form for every week required.
Rotherham United Community Sports Trust are delighted to announce the return of our Future Stars Summer football camp in July and August.
Our Future Stars football camp is for boys and girls aged 5-14. This camp is for children of any ability level, and the camp includes training sessions, fun games and mini-tournaments that are all delivered by our fantastic UEFA qualified coaches.
Our summer football camp offers inflatable fun days, huge prizes for our winners and player visits from the Rotherham United First Team.
The dates for the camps are as follows:
Week 1: 26th-30th July 2021
Week 2: 2nd-6th August 2021
Week 3: 9th-13th August 2021
Week 4: 16th-20th August 2021
Week 5: 23rd-27th August 2021
Every week, the camp will take place at Wickersley School, and it costs £15 per day or £50 per week. This offer of £50 per week is running until the 30th June, after this the prices will then increase to £60 per week.
Mini Millers Summer Camps
We are also running Mini Millers summer camps every Tuesday from the 27th July throughout the summer for boys and girls aged 18months to 4 years. Each session will take place in the sports hall at Wickersley Sports College 10:30am-12:00pm, each session will cost £5 per child.
Rotherham United Community Sports Trust (RUCST) are extremely proud to announce the release of their Annual Impact Report 2020.
As the official charity of the club, RUCST uses the influence of Rotherham United FC to engage, inspire and develop the communities of Rotherham for a long-lasting impact on future generations.
This impact report displays the several different programmes that the Trust has provided to the local community of Rotherham within the challenging year of 2020 and the impact that these programmes have had upon individuals within the community.
Despite the challenges we have all faced through the year, the trust has maintained the continued support of the most vulnerable in the community and have consistently delivered the high standard of services which puts Rotherham United FC into some of the most deprived areas of Rotherham.
Now over 12 years old, the trust delivers much more than it was designed to do in its inception. They now are highly regarded for their post 16 college and youth work delivery, their health and wellbeing work in and around the AESSEAL New York Stadium, the bringing together of the many diverse communities and not forgetting the impact they have in many schools in the town.
Head of Community, Jamie Noble said:
“I am delighted to share our Impact Report for the 2020 delivery year with you all. Despite many ups and downs, as a Trust, we managed to successfully adapt our provision to ensure the best possible experience for all our participants.”
“This report will identify the impact that our programmes have had on the local community in the past year, and it demonstrates how my amazing team of staff adapted to the Covid-19 pandemic to support those who are vulnerable within our community. I am extremely proud and I cannot thank them enough”.
“ We must also pass on our sincere thanks to all our key stakeholders both locally, regionally and nationally who have continued to support us and keep believing in our strength of presence in the town. Finally, a huge thank you to the players and staff of Rotherham United and our connected companies. We do not see ourselves as a separate organisation, we are one string of a finely tuned instrument that when working together plays the most amazing tune. It is a pleasure to be connected to such a fantastic football club and we look forward to many more years ahead.”
Rotherham United Community Sports Trust have recruited five new members of staff to bolster their ever-expanding team due to funding grants from the Government’s Kickstart scheme and the DWP.
Three of the new employees were recruited on the Government’s Kickstart scheme in partnership with the English Football League Trust and Job Centre Plus. This scheme provides funding for RUCST to enable them to provide 25 hours of work for a total of 6 months; therefore giving these local young people a chance to ‘kickstart’ their career.
Eden Hallam (Assistant Sports Coach), Chris Pickford (Classroom Assistant) and Laura Boulding (Administration Assistant) are the new Kickstart members of staff at RUCST. With a combined range of different skills; these talented, young individuals make a huge contribution the Trust’s diverse and hard-working team.
Gary Bricknell, Operations Manager at RUCST said “We are delighted to have added a range of new talent to our team through our Kickstart Scheme. All of our new recruits have many vital skills that will provide the trust with much needs support over the next 6 months. This initiative is an amazing way to start people’s careers and give them that initial boost that they need.”
Two other members of staff, Sandra Greatorex and Naveed Ahmed have been employed on funding from the DWP as part of our Employability and Inclusion teams.
Two of our new recruits: Naveed Ahmed and Laura Boulding pitch-side at the New York Stadium
Sandra Greatorex’s role as an Employability & Skills Officer allows her to work with the local community to provide them with opportunities in gaining work experience and learning new skills with pathways into career progression. Read more about RUCST’s employability and training opportunities HERE.
Naveed Ahmed’s role as an Inclusion & Diversity Officer enables him to work with members of the community from underprivileged backgrounds. His main goal is to make a difference to the lives of participants from BAME backgrounds, through employment or encouraging them to live a healthier lifestyle.
Volunteers Week is a chance to recognize the fantastic contribution that our volunteers make to our community.
Volunteers week takes place from the 1st-7th June every year, and it allows us to say a huge thank you to those who give up their time to give back to the local community.
RUCST would firstly like to thank our students Hannah Jones, Caitlin Cooper, Millie Simms, Lauren Cuckson, Kieran Cartwright and George Gregory for their fantastic efforts. These individuals are some of our regular volunteers from our education programmes.
Hannah Jones, Caitlin Cooper and Millie Simms are all studying the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in sport and are in the last few weeks of the course. They are due to start on our Foundation Degree in September that we run in partnership with the University of South Wales. Lauren, George and Kieran are all currently on the Foundation Degree.
Hannah Jones, Kieran Cartwright and Caitlin Cooper at our Spring Future Stars Football Camp.
Head of Education James Mahoney said:
“We are delighted that a selection of our learners have volunteered this week on our half-term holiday courses. The level of support they have provided the coaches has been fantastic and the feedback from the participants shows how well they have performed as assistant coaches. We hope these types of opportunities will benefit them in their career path and lead to employment opportunities either internally at RUCST or externally in the sports industry.”
Caitlin Cooper at our Spring Future Stars Football Camp.
We’d especially like to recognise Stuart Wildridge for all of the time and effort he has put into helping out the trust and giving back to the community. Stuart is a shining example of a volunteer who has selflessly committed much of his own time to our community work.
Not only does Stuart ferry our participants in minibuses across the region regularly, he was also on hand to help out straight away during the Covid-19 outbreak as he delivered several care packages around Rotherham. In addition to this, he completed many shopping trips for RUCST’s vulnerable participants who were unable to go themselves.
Head of Community Jamie Noble said:
“Stuart is an integral part to supporting the management of the Trust facilities. He does everything for the staff here, from cleaning up after people and making them drinks from when they are looking frazzled, to transporting some of our learners to the training ground and back.He has a heart of gold and will do anything for the community and Trust.”
Stuart was awarded a personalised plaque to commend his contribution to the community earlier this year.
Another volunteer who deserves recognition this week is Calem Allen. Calem is a support coach on our Skateboarding sessions in Maltby. These sessions are free and are part of the Premier League Kicks programme that we deliver to local young people. Calem is doing his level 1 Skateboarding qualification this month and will continue to support this provision to engage young people within deprived areas of the community.
Calem, our Maltby Kicks Skateboard coach in action.
On behalf of everyone at RUCST, we’d like to say a tremendous thank you to all of the incredible individuals named above for all the hard work and commitment they have put into their community this year.
The brand new Future Stars Girls development programme has got off to a flying start with exceptional attendances from local girls after its official launch in April.
Experienced UEFA qualified coaches from Rotherham United Community Sports Trust (RUCST) have been delivering this programme weekly at Parkgate Astro to girls of any ability level who are aged 5-16.
The aim of this programme is to get local girls playing football, and to offer progression opportunities as they get older to join Rotherham United Women’s first team.
So far, the Monday sessions at Parkgate Astro have been extremely well attended. We have two really good groups forming, with a 5 – 7-year-old group which is based on fun games to develop their skills and comfort with the ball at their feet. Our 8 – 11-year-old group have been developing their individual skills and then applying them to small-sided games.
RUCST are hoping to be able to provide these girls with opportunities to play against opposition teams in the near future to help further their development, but overall, we’re really pleased with the start we’ve made, and we’ll keep working towards the vision we have for this programme.
We’d also like to thank the players from Rotherham United Women FC who have supported our sessions and provided our Future Stars with some fantastic role models.
At RUCST, we are keen to create a lasting legacy for girls and women within the community. Our coaches are passionate about introducing young girls into the sport and developing their skills and understanding of the game.
Rotherham United Community Sports Trust are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, charismatic and dedicated individual to join our NCS Team.
Due to the successful delivery of our NCS programme we are recruiting for an NCS Co-ordinator to support in the planning and delivery of the National Citizen Service (NCS) programme. You will work closely with the NCS Manager and NCS Senior Co-ordinators to support in the borough wide recruitment of young people as well as the delivery of pre-programme retention events, on-programme activities and post-programme engagement.
You will be experienced in developing and delivering presentations and activities to young people with a view to recruiting and retaining young people onto our NCS programme.
You will have experience in handling confidential information and inputting data onto CRM systems/online databases/spreadsheets, safely storing data after use in accordance with GDPR regulations.
You will be aware of brand reputation and the importance of sustaining good working relationships with external partners.
You will be able to demonstrate your skills in engaging with and inspiring young people as well as your knowledge of safeguarding and health and safety when it comes to working with young people, some of which may be vulnerable and challenging.
You will be able work intuitively with the ability to plan, prepare and forward think before task commencement whilst also having the ability to adapt and think creatively in times of change.
You will be able to monitor and work on the tasks that have been set for you by senior management and you will be able to report/update management on your progress.
You will have experience in supporting in the planning and delivery of small scale and large scale events.
You will have a ‘can do’ attitude and welcome challenge with a positive mind-set.
You will have on-the-ground experience in leading young people in residential settings and social action (community) projects.
Above all, you will be driven to achieve the above because of your passion and experience in making a real difference to the lives of young people.
This is a permanent full-time position and the normal working weeks is 37.5 hours. Where the duties of your role require you to work unsociable hours (e.g. evenings and/or weekends) you will be given time off in lieu.
The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring check and the possession of a full valid driving licence.
Here at RUCST we offer you the chance to join a fun and successful flag-ship NCS team working within the English Football League Trust. You will be offered auto-enrolment into the clubs pension scheme (dependant on eligibility), 28 days annual leave including public holidays, training and development as well as free parking.
How to apply: Download application form here Download Job Descriptionhere
Closing date: 18th of June 2021, 12noon. Interview date: TBC
Please send a copy of your job application to jobs@rotherhamunited.net, if you require any more information please contact Carole, NCS Manager at cfoster@rotherhamunited.net.
This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and will be amended in light of the changing needs of Rotherham United Community Sports Trust. Employment is subject to the provision of proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
RUCST is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment.
As part of this commitment to providing a safe environment for our young people, we require all candidates to undertake and return a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate. RUCST will assist with the application for, and pay for the process of, a new DBS for staff members where required.
Criminal Records Disclosures
We recognise the contribution that former or ex-offenders can make as an employee; a person’s criminal record will not, in itself, debar that person from being appointed to this post. Candidates will be given the opportunity to provide us with information on their criminal record, which will be treated in the strictest confidence. Suitable applicants will not be refused posts because of any offences which are not relevant to the role and which do not make them a risk in the role for which they are applying.
Rotherham United Community Sports Trust (RUCST) are delighted to confirm that the Rotherham United Shadow Academy will be entering the National Football Youth League for the 2021/22 campaign.
The National Football Youth League aims to raise standards and aspirations of talented football players in full-time education and outside of the Academy system. Many professional clubs across the country compete in the NFYL, which aims to bridge the gap between college and academy football.
The League has been hugely successful and has produced many professional players since its introduction, who were “out of the system”. The league is particularly aimed at talented players who have not gained scholarships at 16, have been released from clubs, late developers, or players who just haven’t been noticed yet and need a professional, competitive environment that will allow them to continue to flourish.
Players will train regularly throughout the week in a professional environment and develop under UEFA qualified coaches who also coach at Rotherham United FC Academy. Players can look forward to having access to high-class facilities, strength & conditioning programmes, physiotherapy, specific goal-keeper coaching and performance analysis equipment (VEO).
We are already looking forward to the start of the new season, which will see us coming up against teams from the Premier League and EFL including clubs such as Everton, Burnley and Leeds United.
Rotherham United star and Shadow Academy Ambassador Ben Wiles believes this is a great opportunity for young footballers in Rotherham:“This is a great opportunity for young players across Rotherham who may not have been ready at 16 to sign for a Professional Club. This programme will provide them with 2 more years to develop their ability in a professional environment, whilst gaining an education that will allow them to progress into employment in the sports industry or progress to University.’’
Rotherham United Community Sports Trust (RUCST) are expanding their provision of women’s and girls’ football in the local community in the run up to the UEFA Women’s Euro 2022.
At RUCST, we are keen to create a lasting legacy for girls and women within the community. Our UEFA qualified coaches are passionate about introducing young girls into the sport, and developing their skills and understanding of the game.
The UEFA Women’s Euro competition aims to inspire long-term, sustainable and positive changes in women’s and girls’ football within Rotherham.
As part of the tournament’s legacy, RUCST is beginning to deliver a range of different programmes in order to welcome women and girls into football, with a focus on under-represented groups. Football will be used to encourage more women and girls to adopt and maintain a healthier lifestyle, with leadership opportunities developed to help women and girls grow the game.
At RUCST, we run a variety of fun and friendly sessions around Rotherham to introduce girls into the fundamentals of the game.
Here is a list of our current girls and women’s football provision:
Future Stars
The Future Stars girls development programme is for girls of any ability level aged 5-16 and offers progression opportunities into Rotherham United Women’s first team.
Here is a list of our Future Stars Girls ONLY sessions:
Mondays at Parkgate Astro from 6pm-7pm for ages 5-11 years.
Wednesdays at Wickersley School from 6pm-7pm for ages 12-14 years.
Wednesdays at Parkgate Astro from 6pm-7pm for ages 15-16 years.
Sundays at Aston Leisure Centre from 11am-12pm for ages 5-11 years.
Head Future Stars coach Adam Pilgim said: “All of the coaching team are keen to get more girls into the game from a young age. We want to get them playing the best game in the world with a smile on their faces. We are all UEFA B licensed coaches and we know how important it is to get the FUNdamentals right.”
We also run weekly Weetabix Wildcats sessions at Ruby Cook Recreation Ground. These sessions are all about making new friends and trying something new in a sociable, non-competitive environment. Weetabix Wildcats is designed for girls who want to give football a go for the very first time or want to play with other girls their own age. Most importantly, Weetabix Wildcats is all about having loads of fun and meeting new friends.
Rotherham United Women, Rotherham United Community Trust and Brinsworth Whitehill JFC formed a partnership in order to offer organised football for Girls teams at Under 12’s, Under 14’s, Under 16’s, and Under 18’s.
The club is affiliated as part of Brinsworth Whitehill JFC but is named Rotherham United Whitehill Girls FC.
Jamie Noble, Head of Community at RUCST said: “As a Charter Standard Community Club we welcome players of all abilities to come and enjoy competitive football played in the right spirit without the pressure of having to win at all costs.”
If you are interested in joining Rotherham United Whitehill Girls Football Teams please contact Dave Horner on 07411789126 or email admin@ruwfc.com.
Rotherham United Women
Rotherham United Women is the official Women’s team that is affiliated with Rotherham United F.C. for women aged 18 and upwards. They are based at Roundwood Sports Complex in Rawmarsh.
RUWFC play competitive football in the East Midlands Women’s Regional Football League. They are looking to recruit players to their first team for the 21/22 season, and are holding recruitment events on Saturday 5th June, Thursday 10th June and Saturday 12th June.
If you are interested in joining the team and attending one of the above recruitment events, please contact Val Hoyle on 07841748830, or email admin@ruwfc.com.
Last Thursday our U15’s/U16’s boys’ Future Stars played their first ever fixture against Aston Swallownest FC.
This fixture celebrates the expanding of RUCST’s Future Stars programme, as the U15/U16’s sessions offer pathways from the Youth Development Phase into Career Development Phases at Rotherham United Sports College.
Future Stars is a football development programme ran by UEFA/FA licensed coaches at Rotherham United Community Sports Trust. The aim of Future Stars is to provide children and teenagers with quality coaching and opportunities to develop their all-round football and social skills.
Future Stars starts from as young as 5 and runs up to the age of U19’s. For more information on other age groups and how to get involved, click here.
At RUCST we put our participants at the centre of everything we do, and we are passionate about giving them a chance to achieve their potential.
Rotherham United Community Sports Trust (RUCST) officially launched their first community hub facility ‘Parkgate Astro’ on Wednesday the 19th May. Parkgate Astro consists of 3 state of the art (5-a-side) 3G FA certified pitches, a club house which hosts a cafe and diner, and a multi-purpose classroom.
Parkgate Astro is the first establishment owned by RUCST and marks a crucial step in the progression of the trust. The venue, located in the northern region of Rotherham enables the delivery of bespoke provision tailored specifically to the needs of the communities. To date, these include but not limited to; Holiday hunger Camps, Refugee Football, Man v Fat, disability Football, Inclusion Football, Fitness Boot Camps plus many more.
This launch celebrated all that have supported RUCST on this journey, which has not come without its difficulties. RUCST would like to place a special thank you to the Football Foundation, Rotherham United Football Club and Rotherham Council, all of which have played an important role enabling the facility to be a success.
The Mayor of Rotherham, Jenny Andrews and Chairman of Rotherham United F.C, Tony Stewart, unveiled a plaque on the launch day to commemorate the occasion, along with the hard work RUCST has put into their community programmes throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. This will be followed by a socially distanced tour of the facility, showcasing the state of the art facility in its full glory.
Jamie Noble, Head of community said:
“We are delighted to officially launch the facility after an intermittent 14 months. Its no secret we have operated from the facility over this period as its played a pivotal role in supporting the local community with much needed activities for both physical and mental wellbeing which has become ever more present as a result of the pandemic”.
“We hope this facility will be the first of many hubs located across the borough, bringing a safe and secure environment for residents to access a wide range of provision.”
“I would like to place our thanks on record to all the local partners, groups and teams that have supported RUCST with this venture – We hope to bolster the relationships further and continue the successful work we all do for the community”.
If you would like to find out more information about Rotherham United Community Sports Trust, or Parkgate Astro please contact 01709827767 or community@rotherhamunited.net.
The New York Stadium is set to host three group stage fixtures and one Quarter-Final for the UEFA Women’s Euros in 2022.
With all 16 teams now confirmed for UEFA Women’s EURO 2022, a major ticketing roadmap and legacy programme has been unveiled to illustrate how a record-breaking tournament that has the power to inspire the next generation of players and fans, will be delivered on home soil.
With over 700,000 tickets available across the 10 venues in nine host cities, an unprecedented number of fans will be able to experience the biggest women’s European sport event ever from 6 – 31 July 2022. The New York Stadium will welcome its first Group D fixture to coincide with Matchday 1 on Sunday 10 July 2022, which will be an opportunity to surpass the 10,550 attendance recorded for a European Qualifier played there between England and Belgium in April 2016. The stadium will then host Matchdays 2 and 3 on Thursday 14 and Monday 18 July 2022 respectively ahead of its final fixture, which will be the fourth Quarter-Final between the winners of Group D and runners-up of Group C on Saturday 23 July 2022.
Next summer’s celebration of football sees tickets ranging from £5 to £50, with over half a million tickets available for £25 or less, ensuring the UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 is an accessible event for all. The tournament will see a family of four [two adults and two children] able to watch some of the World’s best players from just £30. With over 90% of England’s population within two hours of a game, the tournament will truly belong to everyone and allow fans from all areas the chance to play their part in what will hopefully be a record-breaking summer for the women’s game.
The first chance supporters will have to apply for tickets is on 13 July 2021, via the Pre-Sale, presented by Visa. To ensure this priority access, fans can register their interest now at UEFA.com/womenseuro/ticketing. The public ballot will open following the draw which takes place on 28 October 2021 live on BBC, with tickets going on general sale from mid-February 2022.
Together with UEFA, as a nation and host a clear ambition is held to deliver the biggest women’s football event in UEFA history, which is used to inspire long-term, sustainable positive change in women’s and girls’ football. The nine Host Cities and 10 match venues are all playing a vital role in establishing the continued growth of women’s and girls’ football in England and, as next summer gets closer, the Host Cities are also united in the ambition to provide a blueprint for future UEFA Women’s EURO tournaments.
As part of their legacy Rotherham will deliver a range of programmes to welcome women and girls into football, focusing on under-presented groups. Football will be used to encourage more women and girls to adopt and maintain a healthier lifestyle, with leadership opportunities developed to help women and girls grow the game.
These pledges will lead to double the number of FA-qualified female coaches and referees across the region, and a 50% increase in the number of football opportunities for women and girls. Additionally, a new digital platform will be used to engage 1,000 women to create awareness of playing opportunities across Rotherham.
As a collective legacy, the programme shared today sets out the plans across the nine Host Cities to deliver 500,000 new football opportunities to engage women and girls by 2024. This will result in 120,000 more girls playing in schools and clubs and 20,000 women playing for fun and friendship. In addition, 300 newly FA-qualified female coaches will double the number currently involved across the host cities, with 350 new FA-qualified female referees officiating to ensure increased female participation in all areas of the game. Find out more about how the tournament will help drive positive change within girls and women’s football at www.TheFA.com/WEURO2022/legacy.
Baroness Sue Campbell, EURO 2022 Board Member and Director of Women’s Football, The FA, said:“It has been a challenging year in so many ways, with mental and physical wellbeing hugely affected by the pandemic. The tournament and the legacy we hope to instil is a very real opportunity to positively change the impact restrictions have had on activity levels, but also the togetherness football gives us regardless of our role within the sport.
The long-term legacy ambitions will unlock the game for more women and girls across host cities and beyond with equal access for all girls to play football in school, alongside a diverse workforce of coaches, referees and local leaders delivering and organising football for their communities. Our vision will ensure inclusive, safe and welcoming environments for every woman and girl to play competitive or recreational grassroots football – irrespective of ability, age or ambition.
This ambitious legacy programme could not be possible without the ongoing commitment of our host cities, councils and supporting organisations and I would like to thank them for all their hard work to date.”
Although all are planning for full stadiums in summer 2022, a robust refund policy will be in place if fixtures are postponed, cancelled, have reduced capacity or a change of venue is introduced due to COVID.
A ticket resale platform will be available in 2022 for ticket holders to use and re-sell their tickets at face value pre-tournament to another fan. More will be communicated in the coming months.
Over the weekend of Saturday the 15th May and Sunday the 16th May, RUCST held a 5-a-side Football Tournament in order to celebrate the end of Ramadan at Parkgate Astro.
The tournament proved to be a massive hit despite the dismal weather, with over 70 people and 10 teams from many different areas of Rotherham participating.
RUCST would like to thank all teams involved in the tournament, with a shout out to Eagle FC who were the brave runners-up on Sunday.
Congratulations to our winning team Akhis, who won the final on penalties after a nail-biting 3-3 draw at full time!
Rotherham United Community Sports Trust are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, charismatic and dedicated individual to join our coaching team – This role mainly requires the individual(s) to work evening and weekends.
We are a diverse Trust that respects differences in race, disability, gender, faith background or personal circumstances we welcome all application. We want everyone to feel valued and included in the football community and to achieve their full potential. The trust is opposed to any discrimination and commits itself to the redress of any inequalities by taking positive action where appropriate.
Job Role: Casual Sports Coach (Evening & Weekends) Hours: 0 Hours, Casual Salary: £10 per hour, inclusive of holiday pay.
Closing date: 28th of May 2021, 12noon. Interview date: TBC
Please send a copy of your CV to jobs@rotherhamunited.net, if you require any more information please contact Jamie, Head of Community at Jnoble@rotherhamunited.net.
This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and will be amended in light of the changing needs of Rotherham United Community Sports Trust. Employment is subject to the provision of proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
RUCST is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment.
As part of this commitment to providing a safe environment for our young people, we require all candidates to undertake and return a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate. RUCST will assist with the application for, and pay for the process of, a new DBS for staff members where required.
Criminal Records Disclosures
We recognise the contribution that former or ex-offenders can make as an employee; a person’s criminal record will not, in itself, debar that person from being appointed to this post. Candidates will be given the opportunity to provide us with information on their criminal record, which will be treated in the strictest confidence. Suitable applicants will not be refused posts because of any offences which are not relevant to the role and which do not make them a risk in the role for which they are applying.
Rotherham United Community Sports Trust are delighted to announce that they will be working as an exclusive partner with Places Leisure to provide high quality football and sports activities in Rotherham’s first class leisure venues.
The club has always had great links with Places Leisure with the first team regularly using the facilities including the swimming pools and spinning rooms, and now the Trust will be working in partnership with Places Leisure for a number of years by expanding this partnership further to provide more opportunities for children and families in Rotherham.
Mini Millers is the youngest element to the Future Stars Talent Pathway and is linked by the Trust to the Rotherham United Academy and aims to start children from just 18 months old learning the FUNdamental’s of good physical activity and football skills using the Rotherham United philosophy which is the golden thread through our footballing offer.
Rotherham United Academy now has 30% of their intake from 8 years old who have come through the Future Stars pathway and this continues to grow term on term.
Currently Mini Millers and Future Stars is ran from Parkgate Astro, Rawmarsh and the AESSEAL New York Stadium and now the link with Places Leisure offers more weekly football sessions in the Town indoors to ensure the weather is never a factor.
MINI MILLERS | We are delighted to announce that we will be working in partnership with @PlacesLeisure to deliver additional Mini Millers sessions! 🔴⚪️🤝
— Rotherham United Community Sports Trust (@RU_CST) May 10, 2021
Head of Community Jamie Noble said: “It is more important than ever to offer these additional Future Stars and Mini Millers sessions due to impact of Covid. We are passionate about wanting to get people active and enjoying sport again.”
“Since returning to play we have been inundated with parents wanting their children to get involved in football with the Millers and after having conversations for over a year now is the time to expand our football offer using the great partnership we have with Mark Rawding and Emily Newman. The Facilities they provide are some of the best in the town and as the towns professional club we want to make sure we are using the best facilities and the centres at Maltby, Aston and soon to be the Town Centre are ideal. “
Football Development Coach Adam Pilgrim said: “I’m delighted that we have the opportunity to be able to expand our programme in partnership with Places Leisure. I’m sure this partnership will have a really positive impact in our community as we continue to get as many young people as possible engaging in sport again after a difficult year. All of the coaching team are keen to get out around Rotherham providing quality sessions where the kids can play the best game in the world with a smile on their faces. We are all UEFA B licensed coaches and we know how important it is to get the FUNdamentals right.”
Places Leisure have operated in the town for many years and are extremely passionate about helping local communities stay physically active and emotionally engaged in fitness, sport and wellbeing.
Mark Rawding Contract Manager for Places Leisure said: “We are thrilled to be supporting the mini millers sessions within our facilities, working in partnership with Rotherham United Community Sports Trust to help engage with local communities in delivering physical activity sessions for young people”
Mini Millers sessions will now take place on:
Mondays at Maltby Leisure centre from 09:30-10:30 for children aged 18 months-3 years old
Thursdays at the New York Stadium from 09:30-10:30 for children aged 18 months-3 years old, with a later session at 16:00-17:00 for 2-4 year olds.
Saturdays at Parkgate Astro from 09:00-10:00 for 2-4 year olds.
Sundays at Aston Leisure Centre from 09:00-10:00 for 2-4 year olds.
Future stars mixed sessions will take place on:
Wednesdays at Parkgate Astro from 6pm-7pm for ages 15-16 years.
Fridays at Parkgate Astro from 4:45pm-5:45pm for ages 5-8 years.
Saturdays at Parkgate Astro from 9am-10am for ages 5-9 years, with a later session at 10am-11am for 10-13 years.
Sundays at Aston Leisure Centre from 10am-11am for ages 5-7.
Future Stars GIRLS sessions will take place on:
Mondays at Parkgate Astro from 6pm-7pm for ages 5-11 years.
Wednesdays at Wickersley School from 6pm-7pm for ages 12-14 years.
Wednesdays at Parkgate Astro from 6pm-7pm for ages 15-16 years.
Sundays at Aston Leisure Centre from 11am-12pm for ages 5-11 years.
This spring bank holiday we are running our two camps; Future Stars Football camp at Wickersley School and Holiday Hunger Multi-sports camp at Parkgate Astro.
Future Stars Football Camp
Our Future Stars football camp is for boys and girls aged 5-14. This camp is for children of any ability level, and the camp includes training sessions, fun games and competitions that are all delivered by our fantastic UEFA qualified coaches.
This camp will take place from 10am-3pm on Tuesday 1st June- Friday 4th June at Wickersley School.
This camp costs £15 per day, or £50 for the week. Click HERE to book online.
Holiday Hunger FREE Multi-sports Camp
This is a FREE multi-sports camp for any children aged 8-16 who require support with food and activity over the spring holiday period.
This camp is part of the Holiday Hunger campaign, and includes a free hot meal.
This camp will take place from 10am-3pm on Tuesday 1st June- Friday 4th June at Parkgate Astro.
Rotherham United Community Sports Trust celebrated Amnesty International’s ‘Football Welcomes’ month in April with an inclusive ‘United 4 Communities’ football match at Parkgate Astro.
Football Welcomes month celebrated the contribution that refugees and asylum seekers make to football within communities in the UK. Football can give people a sense of belonging, and this is incredibly important for those who have had to flee conflict and persecution.
RUCST organised a friendly 9v9 football match at Parkgate Astro, with the teams made up of our regular attendees to our United 4 Communities sessions, some RUCST staff and a few participants from our mental health sessions.
This friendly match enabled us to celebrate the diverse communities that can be brought together through the universal love of football within Rotherham.
As a club and a community, we all have a role to play in showing solidarity with people who have had to flee their homes and rebuild their lives in another country.
Inclusion manager Trudi Race said:
“For a long time now the Trust has supported refugees and asylum seekers through fitness and football related activities and we have witnessed first-hand the benefits that this can bring to the whole family, not just the players. Today has been a great event, promoting cohesion and inclusivity which is at the forefront of our values”.
As part of their social action project, some of our NCS graduates worked with a charity called REMA to create some small boxes that were filled with items to send out to people in the community to spread positivity and encourage cohesion within the community. These boxes were donated to vulnerable and isolated people across many different areas of the community.
A group of around 8/10 NCS Graduates (aged 16-18) put together a few different items for the boxes such as quizzes, letters, games, playlists and crafts. RUCST received some funding from the Legacy Fund from NCS Trust that helped us to buy small items such as note pads, packs of cards, colouring pencils, puzzle and colouring books and craft items for the young people to make items for the boxes.
We are delighted to see our social action project put smiles on so many faces in what has been such a tough and trying year. Well done to our NCS grads!
Rotherham United are seeking to appoint an Innovative and charismatic person to work within its expanding Community Sports Trust with a specific focus on engaging with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic residents.
The Covid-19 pandemic has both highlighted and exacerbated the inequalities faced by Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. We are looking for a Diverse Communities Engagement Officer who has experience in community engagement and who can plan and deliver a diverse range of activities that will support Black, Asian and minority ethnic adults 19+ (and their families) to move closer to employment and/or improve physical and mental wellbeing.
This person will have a passion for equality and will contribute to ensuring the Trust is inclusive, diverse and promoting cohesion in all aspects of our work.
Job Role: Diverse Communities Engagement Officer (2 positions available) Hours: 15 hours per week Salary: £21,000.00 (FTE)
How to apply: Download application form here Download Job Description here
Closing date: 28th of May 2021, 12noon. Interview date: TBC
Please send a copy of your job application to jobs@rotherhamunited.net, if you require any more information please contact Jamie, Head of Community at Jnoble@rotherhamunited.net.
This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and will be amended in light of the changing needs of Rotherham United Community Sports Trust. Employment is subject to the provision of proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
RUCST is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment.
As part of this commitment to providing a safe environment for our young people, we require all candidates to undertake and return a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate. RUCST will assist with the application for, and pay for the process of, a new DBS for staff members where required.
Criminal Records Disclosures
We recognise the contribution that former or ex-offenders can make as an employee; a person’s criminal record will not, in itself, debar that person from being appointed to this post. Candidates will be given the opportunity to provide us with information on their criminal record, which will be treated in the strictest confidence. Suitable applicants will not be refused posts because of any offences which are not relevant to the role and which do not make them a risk in the role for which they are applying.
Rotherham United Community Sports Trust celebrated the ‘Beat the Street’ launch day by surprising Thrybergh Fullerton primary school with a special guest appearance from the Millers mascot Miller Bear.
Beat the Street is a fun, free challenge that will see schools, businesses and community groups around Rotherham compete against each other to see who can walk, run, cycle, scoot or roll the furthest in six weeks.
This initiative is a healthy, fun and easy way to raise the awareness of your club or group whilst exploring new areas in the community at the same time.
To track your journey and score points for your team, all you have to do is tap your fob on the sensors called ‘Beat Boxes’ that will be placed on lampposts and street furniture across Rotherham. Players will be issued with a map of where these ‘Beat Boxes’ will be placed, and children will be issued fobs through their schools, or from our club shop here at the Aesseal New York Stadium.
RUCST’s Head of Community Jamie Noble said:
“Rotherham United is delighted to be supporting the Beat the Street initiative. Given the last year it’s really important to encourage children and families to get out and about in a safe and healthy way. The boxes are positioned to enable people to stay local but get out of the house and have a bit of fun as a family. I personally am signed up with my two children and have already been able to visit a few of the boxes in my neighbourhood and we are really looking forward to finding more.”
Beat the Street is a covid-safe game, as it is played outdoors and is low-risk, contactless and easy to play whilst adhering to social distancing guidelines.
At the end of the six weeks, the winning teams will receive vouchers worth up to £150.
We are delighted to announce the return of our Future Stars provision after a period of absence due to covid restrictions. We will be picking up where we left off, with an abundance of new sessions catering for Mini Millers, Girls only, Open sessions and squads.
The Future Stars sessions give children from as young as 18 months the opportunity to come and learn new football skills in a fun and safe environment, for the younger participants it gives them a chance to be introduced to football and play new games with their parents whilst also interacting with other children but For the older participants, it gives them a chance to build their skills whilst learning about competitions and making new friends.
These sessions are designed to be accessible to children of all abilities and include a special skills week where children will be able to take on different challenges in order to gain different levels in that particular area, we will then work through a structured program to help the children move up and progress through the different levels, this will become an integral part of the 10 week program as we feel it is important that the children get some recognition for the hard work they put in to learn new skills.
The full list of sessions available can be found below;
Future Stars Girls, Mondays 6pm (Ages 5-11) CLICK HERE – PGA Mini Millers, Thursdays 9:30am (Ages 18months-3) CLICK HERE – NYS Mini Millers, Thursdays 10:45am (Ages 18months-3) CLICK HERE – NYS Future Stars, Fridays 4:45pm (Ages 5-8) CLICK HERE – PGA Mini Millers, Saturdays 9am (Ages 2-4) CLICK HERE – PGA Future Stars, Saturdays 9am (Ages 5-9) CLICK HERE – PGA Future Stars, Saturdays 10am (10-13) CLICK HERE – PGA
If you would like to find out more information, please contact Adam Pilgrim on 01709827767 or apilgrim@rotherhamunited.net.
A Rotherham United fan who first saw a match over seven decades ago got a surprise when her care home received a box of Millers memorabilia.
Ann Edwards, 84, was delighted to rifle through the RUFC emblazoned mementoes when they arrived at Broadacres Care Home, on Naylor Street, Parkgate, Rotherham.
Rotherham United Community Sports Trust sent the box as part of their “Tackling Loneliness Together” campaign – aimed at supporting over-70s to reduce or end their feelings of loneliness.
The memorabilia box contained a 2021 calendar, mug, pen, and jersey, which Ann was quick to don when she found it. She said: “Oh I say, isn’t that marvellous.” The box sparked many fond memories for Ann, who recalled meeting her friends at Millmoor every week on matchday when she was a teenager.
She said: “Going to the see the matches with my friends are some of my happiest memories. Up the Millers, we would shout. Sometimes, after the matches, we would go round the back of the stadium and chat with the players.“
As part of the campaign, the RUFC Community Sports Trust is arranging for a first team player to give Ann a video call at the home.
Emma Schofield, health and wellbeing manager at Rotherham United Community Sports Trust, said: “Working on the EFL Trust’s Tackling Loneliness Together programme over the last eight months has been a true privilege. Being able to offer friendship, support and someone to lean on to those who are lonely or isolated is one of the most important roles we have taken on at the Trust. For people like Ann, the mention of Rotherham United sparks so many happy memories that clearly lift her spirit and take her through emotions of happiness and excitement.“
“The opportunity to speak with a first team player is always something that excites fans and we hope it is something Ann will be telling people about for weeks afterwards. We also hope that each time Ann drinks from her mug, uses her pen, or wears her shirt, it will be an opportunity to spark those memories and happy emotions. In the words of Ann, up the Millers!”
Lindsey Grady, home manager at Broadacres Care Home, said: “We’d like to say a big thank you to the Rotherham United Community Sports Trust for sending the memorabilia box. Ann was absolutely delighted to look through the items and put on the shirt. It sparked many happy memories for her, from her younger years attending games with her friends. We’re all very much looking forward to the call from the first team player. We can’t wait to see who it will be.”
Rotherham United Community Sports Trust’s new Youth, community and Employability Hub has successfully provided 193 young people with vital employability skills in March 2021.
The Youth Hub was launched in partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), with the aim to help improve employment outcomes and prospects for unemployed individuals and groups who face complex barriers to work. The Youth Hub at the AESSEAL New York stadium was created as part of the UK Government’s 2021 £30bn plan for jobs.
RUCST’s Youth and Employability Hub has helped to secure a huge total of 54 new jobs for local young people. We have also successfully delivered 193 action plans that have enabled young people aged 19-24 to create a clear career plan, giving them motivation to find a way forward.
These action plans were produced specifically to the needs of each young person, taking into consideration their health and wellbeing, transport access and any potential financial issues that they may face.
Support from RUCST’s Youth Hub included help with writing CV’s, practice mock interviews, referrals for courses, voluntary work, referrals to business start-ups and apprenticeships (including Kickstart). RUCST also sent out a fortnightly newsletter to 264 young people to provide them up to date information with the provision and opportunities that were available for them to access through the DWP. RUCST also assisted young people to access other local providers in Rotherham.
The DWP has stated that they have been incredibly pleased with the achievements of the Youth Hub in Rotherham, and are sharing this good practice with other hubs in Doncaster and Sheffield.
RUCST’s Employability officer Sandra Greatorex said: “In the last 3 monthswe have been extremely busy contacting young people that needed help and support to get into employment. Each individual was a pleasure to work with, and we had brilliant experiences with finding out about their amazing aspirations for their future. We’ve worked hard to support these local young people, and it is extremely rewarding when we find out they’ve been successful and got a job”.
This brilliant work will be continued, as RUCST will be launching ‘Career One Stop’ in May, where local young people can meet up and obtain further support from different local providers to help them to progress into employment.
Rotherham United are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, charismatic and dedicated person to work within its expanding Community Sports Trust with a specific focus on engaging with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic residents.
The Covid-19 pandemic has both highlighted and exacerbated the inequalities faced by Black and Minority Ethnic communities. We are looking for a Inclusion & Diversity Officer who has experience in community engagement and who can manage and coordinate a diverse range of activities that will support Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic adults 19+ to move closer to employment and/or improve physical and mental wellbeing.
This is a new position and reflects the Trusts commitment to building a fairer and more representative organisation which offers accessible and culturally relevant provision across our communities.
This person will have a passion for equality and will contribute to ensuring the Trust is inclusive, diverse and promoting cohesion in all aspects of our work.
Job Role: Inclusion & Diversity Officer Hours: 37.5 hours per week Salary: £21,000.00-23,000.00 Contract: 12 month fixed term
How to apply: Download application form here Download Job Description here
Closing date: 16th of April 2021, 12noon. Interview date: TBC
Please send a copy of your job application to jobs@rotherhamunited.net, if you require any more information please contact Jamie, Head of Community at Jnoble@rotherhamunited.net.
This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and will be amended in light of the changing needs of Rotherham United Community Sports Trust. Employment is subject to the provision of proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
RUCST is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment.
As part of this commitment to providing a safe environment for our young people, we require all candidates to undertake and return a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate. RUCST will assist with the application for, and pay for the process of, a new DBS for staff members where required.
Criminal Records Disclosures
We recognise the contribution that former or ex-offenders can make as an employee; a person’s criminal record will not, in itself, debar that person from being appointed to this post. Candidates will be given the opportunity to provide us with information on their criminal record, which will be treated in the strictest confidence. Suitable applicants will not be refused posts because of any offences which are not relevant to the role and which do not make them a risk in the role for which they are applying.
Rotherham United are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and passionate Vocational Education Officer to work within its expanding Community Sports Trust.
In response to the emerging challenges that our community faces as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Trust are looking to recruit a Vocational Education Officer to coordinate and deliver a range of employability programmes in partnership with the English Football League Trust and the DWP. This role has been developed to help people within Rotherham access support and training to secure employment opportunities or reskill for alternative careers.
This person will be passionate about supporting people in their journey into employment through further education. The programmes will provide an opportunity for unemployed people in Rotherham to access training and work experience to enable them to gain the skills and confidence to gain employment. The post holder will therefore have a broad range of experience in building relationships with individuals from a range of backgrounds, alongside an ability to build and maintain relationships with employers.
Job Role: Vocational Education Officer Hours: 37.5 hours per week Salary: £21,000.00-23,000.00 Contract: Permanent subject to annual targets
How to apply: Download application form here Download Job Description here
Closing date: 23rd of April 2021, 12noon. Interview date: TBC
Please send a copy of your job application to jobs@rotherhamunited.net, if you require any more information please contact James, Education Manager at Jmahoney@rotherhamunited.net.
This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and will be amended in light of the changing needs of Rotherham United Community Sports Trust. Employment is subject to the provision of proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
RUCST is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment.
As part of this commitment to providing a safe environment for our young people, we require all candidates to undertake and return a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate. RUCST will assist with the application for, and pay for the process of, a new DBS for staff members where required.
Criminal Records Disclosures
We recognise the contribution that former or ex-offenders can make as an employee; a person’s criminal record will not, in itself, debar that person from being appointed to this post. Candidates will be given the opportunity to provide us with information on their criminal record, which will be treated in the strictest confidence. Suitable applicants will not be refused posts because of any offences which are not relevant to the role and which do not make them a risk in the role for which they are applying.
Is your daughter aged 5-11 and interested in playing football in a fun and friendly environment? If so, look no further! Weetabix Wildcats is the place to be.
These sessions are all about making new friends and trying something new in a sociable, non-competitive environment. Weetabix Wildcats is designed for girls who want to give football a go for the very first time or want to play with other girls their own age. Most importantly, Weetabix Wildcats is all about having loads of fun and meeting new friends.
The Mature Millers Walking Football Association are delighted to have received £5000 from South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation to allow them to support current and new older adults in getting active and reducing social isolation.
The Mature Millers Walking Football Association will use the money to meet twice per week for a game of walking football followed by the chance for a coffee and a good catch up. The sessions are open to those aged 50+ and are a great way to continue your love of the beautiful game.
Whilst the game is a little slower than regular football, don’t be fooled by the term ‘walking football’. The players still get quite a sweat on and it’s certainly a chance for your team spirit and competitive side to shine through. With separate sessions for males and females the project will give the opportunity for people to continue playing football, return to the game, or even give it a go for the first time.
Session details can be seen below: Male Mondays 11.45am-12.45pm Parkgate Astro Starting Monday 12th April
Female Thursdays 6.00pm-7.00pm Parkgate Astro Starting 15th April
More sessions to be added in May 2021.
Club Secretary Chris Baker said: “At the Mature Miller’s WFC we are so grateful to the SYCF and the financial contributors for helping us continue and grow the walking football community. The mental and physical benefits are immense, so get up from your sofa and join us!”.
Rotherham United Community Sports Trust are once again providing supporters with a platform to get healthy ahead of the summer through their popular Fit Millers programme which begins again in May.
Are you aged 35-65 and want to tackle your weight? Make a change in the company of like-minded Millers this summer by enrolling for a 13-week fitness journey this May as part of our Fit Millers programme – all whilst doing so at the club’s home at AESSEAL New York Stadium!
The club will be running programmes for both men and women this year which kick off on 20th May and 17th May respectively and still have limited places available should you wish to sign up.
The project is derived from the EFL’s Fit Fans initiative and uses interest in football to attract adults aged 35-65 to a 13-week healthy lifestyle multi component programme delivered by coaching staff at their local professional football club charity.
Lockdown has been tough for us all and you won’t be the only one who has put on a few extra pounds throughout the last 12 months, however, Fit Millers will bring together others in a similar situation and those looking to generally just get fitter.
The programme aims to help football fans achieve significant long-term improvements in weight loss, physical activity, diet and psychological wellbeing.
The men’s programme gets under way on Thursday 20th May 2021 with sessions running from 6pm until 7:30pm, whilst the women’s kicks off on Monday 17th May 2021 and also runs from 6pm until 7:30pm.
Places are free to and are available on a first-come-first-served basis.
Rotherham United Community Sports Trust’s Health Co-ordinator Ryan Canadine explained that he is looking forward to welcoming physical groups back to AESSEAL New York Stadium and the opportunity to bring people together with a common goal of getting fitter this summer.
Ryan said: “It will be fantastic to see groups of both men and women back together for the latest Fit Millers programme”.
“Whether you’re looking to shift a bit of lockdown weight or generally just improve your overall health and wellbeing, Fit Millers provides a comfortable and positive social environment to do just that.
“We are all here with the common goal of improving our mental and physical wellbeing and the togetherness that has come about as a result of these groups in the past has really helped individuals within them to push on and achieve their targets.
“The groups have already proven to be incredibly popular again this year and whilst we do have places left, they are limited, so if you want to join us in May, make sure you get your names down at the earliest possible opportunity.
“I look forward to meeting participants new and old this summer as we look towards returning to a more ‘normal’ way of life.”
Rotherham United Community Sports Trust (RUCST) take advantage of the governments Kickstart Scheme in partnership with the English Football League Trust and Job Centre Plus.
RUCST first recruit, Laura has started her Kickstart journey this week, joining the team as an Administration Assistant.
Laura Boulding is 22 years old, last year she completed a 3 year degree studying photography and media. Progressing into employment, she began her role as a Care Worker, providing personal and domestic care within her community. Despite extremely enjoying it, she left after 3 months due to instability in the pay. From this role she ended up unemployed for 6 months. She was referred by her Work Coach to Sandra Greatorex, Employability & Skills Officer at Rotherham United CST to undertake an Information, Advice & Guidance session and produce an action plan. This helped with different resources and made her think of different outlets e.g. volunteering. Creating an action plan also provided a clear focus for the meetings with her Work Coach. Laura was made aware by her Work Coach of the Kickstart vacancy at Rotherham United CST as an Administration Assistant. She had mixed emotions of nervousness and excitement once an interview was offered as she really wanted the job. This would enable Laura to gain the experience she required to progress her career in an office environment. Laura was successful, despite having no previous experience within administration. Two weeks later she started her new employment.
Gary Bricknell, Operations Manager at RUCST said “We are delighted to have appointed Laura through our Kickstart Scheme, She has various transferable skills that will provide the trust with much needed support over the next 6 months. Laura will hopefully be the first of many young people we support through this initiative”.
Rotherham United are seeking to appoint an Innovative and charismatic person to work within its expanding Community Sports Trust with a specific focus on engaging with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic residents.
The Covid-19 pandemic has both highlighted and exacerbated the inequalities faced by Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. We are looking for a Diverse Communities Engagement Officer who has experience in community engagement and who can plan and deliver a diverse range of activities that will support Black, Asian and minority ethnic adults 19+ (and their families) to move closer to employment and/or improve physical and mental wellbeing.
This person will have a passion for equality and will contribute to ensuring the Trust is inclusive, diverse and promoting cohesion in all aspects of our work.
Job Role: Diverse Communities Engagement Officer Hours: 37.5 hours per week Salary: £21,000.00
How to apply: Download application form here Download Job Description here
Closing date: 9th of April 2021, 12noon. Interview date: TBC
Please send a copy of your job application to jobs@rotherhamunited.net, if you require any more information please contact Jamie, Head of Community at Jnoble@rotherhamunited.net.
This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and will be amended in light of the changing needs of Rotherham United Community Sports Trust. Employment is subject to the provision of proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
RUCST is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment.
As part of this commitment to providing a safe environment for our young people, we require all candidates to undertake and return a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate. RUCST will assist with the application for, and pay for the process of, a new DBS for staff members where required.
Criminal Records Disclosures
We recognise the contribution that former or ex-offenders can make as an employee; a person’s criminal record will not, in itself, debar that person from being appointed to this post. Candidates will be given the opportunity to provide us with information on their criminal record, which will be treated in the strictest confidence. Suitable applicants will not be refused posts because of any offences which are not relevant to the role and which do not make them a risk in the role for which they are applying.
Rotherham United Community Sports Trust have supported Greasbrough primary school by hosting a sports day in order to raise funds for their school.
The Trust were able to support the school with their fundraising efforts through the Premier League Primary Stars Sports day Programme.
In preparation for the sports day, Rotherham United defender Joe Mattock spoke to the pupils via zoom in order to offer tips on how to stay motivated and be the best version of themselves. He answered lots of questions prepared by the pupils about football, fitness, training and achieving their goals.
The pupils had collected sponsorship prior to the day in order to take part in an obstacle course challenge delivered by RUCST coaches Ben Bagshaw and Jordan Mayor. All the money raised is set to go towards building an outdoor classroom, which will allow the pupils to continue to access top quality learning in a safe environment.
A Greasbrough Primary teacher said:
“The children thoroughly loved talking to Joe Mattock and asking questions. Jordan and Ben were stars helping us out today with the obstacle course too. Thank you for your support. It has been nice to have support back in school from the community.”
Rotherham United are proud to partner with the EFL trust and Network Rail to deliver the You Vs Train project for the second year running.
The aim of this project is to raise awareness about the dangers of trespassing on railways, and how we can reduce the likelihood of any future trespassing.
RUCST are working directly with young people in the community in order to encourage young people to understand the dangers of the railway and the risks that they pose to themselves, their friends and their families when they step on a track.
Rotherham United’s manager Paul Warne encourages local young people to “spread the word” in order to discourage railway trespassing. “Every year thousands of people risk their lives by stepping on the train tracks, and unfortunately these have increased during lockdown.”
Over the last 12 months, RUCST have delivered 500 face to face awareness sessions at our partnered schools and RUCST holiday camps. We have also supplemented this learning with weekly support, reminders and activities on social media.
Remember, everyone loses when you step on the track.
Our sports participation department at RUCST are on a mission to increase the participation in football, sport and physical activity in schools across Rotherham.
At RUCST, we are committed to working with children from an early age to ensure they have the opportunity to experience a range of sports and physical activities which will set them up for a longer, healthier and happier life.
We are passionate about helping children to create positive physical activity habits that they will carry with them into adulthood.
Here are some of the projects we run that your school can get involved with:
Premier League Primary Stars
This project uses the appeal of the Premier League and professional football clubs such as RUFC in order to inspire children to learn, be active and to develop important life skills.
Premier League Primary Stars is designed to appeal to and benefit both boys and girls from year one to six in primary schools, with age appropriate resources mapped to the national curriculum.
Primary Stars is available to every Primary School in England and Wales, and it provides free digital resources to cover subjects from maths and English to teamwork and sport.
School competitions range from football tournaments to reading challenges; and club delivery includes support to improve teachers’ confidence in delivering PE sessions. Premier League values underpin everything on offer, encouraging children to be ambitious, inspiring, connected and fair.
Joy of Moving Programme
The aim of this programme is to ‘increase movement among children across the world’.
The Joy of Moving Programme is a key component of the Ferrero CSR programme, which has enabled us at RUCST to deliver FREE Sport and Health sessions to year 5 + 6 pupils to over 30 primary schools across Rotherham.
The project aims to deliver key health messages to pupils in preparation for their transition to secondary school. These messages help to provide them with a wealth of knowledge around nutrition/healthy eating, the human body, general health, sport and exercise and the importance of hydration.
If you are interested in any of the programmes listed above, or require more information on how to make bookings, don’t hesitate to contact us at participation@rotherhamunited.net or visit our website www.rucst.co.uk .
A successful PE session from James Marsh at Thrybergh Fullerton
Mr Wheeler from Thrybergh Fullerton Primary School said:
“This year has been a much more challenging year for PE in schools and the offer of virtual lessons from RUCST was very welcome as it offered a bit of variety for our children rather than the same teacher voice they had been listening to for weeks!
The teachers whose classes accessed these online sessions were all impressed with the manner and professionalism of the delivery and engagement from the members of staff at RUCST.
Each teacher praised the manner that James Marsh (School Sport Co-ordinator at RUCST) had with the children, and they expressed how engaging and fun the sessions were for their pupils.
James Marsh’s team spirit and flexibility shone through with his fun and engaging sessions to meet the children’s needs displayed how he is an absolute credit to the organisation he represents. He has built up a brilliant relationship with the staff and students of the school.“
one of our virtual lessons with Thrybergh Fullerton Primary School
Join us down at Parkgate Astro or Wickersley School for the return of our face-to-face Easter holiday camps!
We are running two camps this Easter; Future Stars Football Camp and Holiday Hunger Multi-Sports camp.
Future Stars Football Camp
Our Future Stars football camp includes training sessions, fun games and competitions for children of any ability level.
This camp will take place at Wickersley School from 9am – 4pm. Week 1 runs from Monday the 29th of March to Thursday the 1st of April and week 2 will run from Tuesday the 6th to Friday the 9th of April.
This camp is for children aged between 5 and 14 years.
This is a FREE multi-sports camp for any children aged 8-16 who receive free school meals.
This camp will take place at Parkgate Astro from 9am – 4pm. Week 1 of this camp will also take place from Monday the 29th March – Thursday 1st April and week 2 will run from Tuesday the 5th – Friday the 9th April.
Emma Schofield, Health and Wellbeing Manager at RUCST said:
“We know how much children and young people across the community look forward to attending our holiday camps and we are extremely excited to get back to our face-to-face delivery. After such a fantastic response to our Christmas and half-term camps it was important that we continued to offer the option to get active and have fun as well as the support with fresh, healthy food during the school holidays.”
It is with huge regret that this week’s Virtual Player Hangout will be postponed due to the Covid-19 infections within the first team bubble.
As a club, we are committed to utilising our players for our fans’ benefit, but at this time the players’ health, safety and wellbeing comes first as they isolate and recover from the virus.
The Virtual Player hangouts will continue as normal in the following weeks upon the completion of their isolation periods.
On No Smoking day 2021, why not sign up to Fit Millers to take control of your physical and mental wellbeing and make positive lifestyle changes with us at RUCST.
Stopping smoking is one of the single biggest decisions you can make to living a healthier life. You can quit smoking at any time and even if you’ve smoked all your life, you will see significant improvements to your health within 48 hours of quitting. No Smoking day is on the 10th of March this year.
Fit Millers can provide support for quitters who are concerned about putting on weight after quitting, or for motivated people who want to change their lifestyles. This campaign can provide you with lifestyle advice and our partners at Get Healthy Rotherham can offer further support to help people in the community stop smoking.
At Fit Millers each week we work through 45 minutes of discussion topics on lifestyle changes such as healthy eating, activity levels, hydration and alcohol consumption followed by 45 minutes of physical activity. The activity sessions are tailored to those new to exercise, or those who have been out of the swing of things for a while.
All of us have less control over our lives than we’d like at the moment, but why not begin to take some positive control on No Smoking Day. Smokers- cease this opportunity to look forward to happier, smokefree future!
