Leadership

What is a Young Ambassador?

A Young Ambassador is an outstanding and committed sports leader that takes on the additional responsibility of increasing participation, promoting PE and school sport and being a link between teachers and young people.

There are 4 types of Young Ambassadors: Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze.

Platinum Young Ambassadors will have spent at least a year as a Gold Ambassador and now act as a mentor, supporting the training of Gold and Silver Ambassadors.

Gold Young Ambassadors work across a local area co-ordinating activity.

Silver Young Ambassadors work in their own school and at intra and inter school competition events.

Bronze Young Ambassadors are primary aged children operating in their own school.

Platinum Criteria
Gold Criteria
Silver Criteria
Bronze Criteria

What do they do?

  • Develop projects to increase participation in PE, and promote healthy lifestyles.
  • Train other Young Ambassadors.
  • Promote PE and school sport.
  • Manage the Sports Leaders and other Young Ambassadors.

How do I select my Young Ambassadors?

Many schools use an application and interview process, others are selected by their peers and some use the teachers. To select your Young Ambassadors use the person specifications as a guide to ensure you select the right type of young person.

How many Young Ambassadors can we have in our school?

There is no fixed number but the Young Ambassador role should be used as an extension for the best of the best sports leaders.

How are the Young Ambassadors trained?

The Sports Partnership will organise a training day for the Bronze Ambassadors. Secondary schools, please contact us directly if you would like to discuss Ambassador training.