Burnley Leisure

Burnley Leisure

Job Description

Post:Sports Activator

Post No:LT1316

Grade:5

JE Ref:A1779

Service Unit:Sport & Play Development

Job Purpose:To set up, co-ordinate and manage a range of sports participation programmes throughout the year achieving ambitious targets agreed with funding partners. This post has specific responsibility for co-ordinating our work in schools. Work as part of the wider Sport and Play Development function to deliver a range of activities and eventsincluding holiday schemes

Job Status:Staff

Responsible to:Sports Development Officer

Responsible for:Participants, casual staff and volunteers where applicable

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

1.Responsible for co-ordination and delivery of the coaching in schools programme, liaising with the School Games Organiser and teaching staff and allocating coaching resources effectively

2.Create and maintain effective and active links with schools, sports clubs and groups in the community, widening and promoting the Get in2 offer

3.Identify opportunities to develop and co-ordinate sport initiatives and events aimed at increasing participation and widening access through minimising practical and social barriers to participation by engaging with local organisations, schools, colleges, clubs and other priority groups

4.Be responsible for safety of all participants, including risk assessment and review of all activities and activity venues

5.Responsible for making bookings for programme activities in school and community venues where necessary

6.Responsible for session planning, promotions, communication through various media about the project and appropriate to the target group

7.Make use of and maintain monitoring and evaluation systems for the collection of data required by funders and other partners

8.Undertake appropriate marketing and publicity of projects, sessions and events, making use of all available media including social media, press and radio

9.Weekend and evening working is a requirement of this post

10.Build and sustain effective local partnerships with community groups, schools, colleges, Council departments

11.To attend training identified as necessary to undertake current and future job requirements

12.To undertake such other duties and responsibilities as are commensurate with the salary grading of the post.

13.To work actively to promote community cohesion, good race relations and equality of opportunity.

Nature of Contacts and Relationships target community participants 14+yrs, volunteers, school groups, college groups, SGO, Corporate groups, Scouts, guides, College Sport Maker, Community Groups, teachers, tutors
Physical Skills e.g. the post holder may be required to drive a car or similar small vehicle. Cycling, ability to take part in sport and physical activity in an indoor and outdoor environment
Working Environment Mix of office based and significant proportion of time working in schools, sports halls, community halls and outdoors such as parks.

Health and Safety

Employees are required to work with their employer to ensure a working environment which is safe and without risks to the health, safety and welfare of employees, and others who may be affected, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act, associated regulations and the Corporate Health and Safety Policy.

Disclosure & Barring Service

Appointment to this post is subject to the receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS.

FOOTNOTE

This Job Description summarises the major responsibilities of the post. It is not intended to exclude other activities, nor future changes from the post holder’s responsibilities.

Person Specification

Post:Sports ActivatorPost No: LT1316

POST :Sport Activator / GRADE: 5
SERVICE : Sport & Play Development
Selection Criteria / Essential/
Desirable
E/D / Method of Assessment
Application/Interview/Test
Presentation/Production of Certificates
A/I/T/P/C
QUALIFICATIONS
1. / A qualification in a relevant subject (eg Sports degree, HND, BTEC, Community Development) / D / A/C
2. / Coaching qualification at Level 2 or above / D / A/C
3. / ILM Introductory Certificate in Supervisory Management or equivalent. / D / A/C
4 / Full UK driving licence / D / A/C
EXPERIENCE
1. / Experience of working in schools / E / A/I
2. / Experience of working in deprived areas and taking positive action to overcome barriers to participation / E / A/I
3. / Experience of setting up and delivering successful sports programmes / E / A/I/T/P
4. / Experience of setting up and delivering outdoor activities / D / A/I
5. / Proven experience of Health and Safety management in relation to indoor and outdoor sport & play provision / E / A/I
6. / Marketing and promotion of sport, play and physical activity programmes and events using a variety of media / D / A/I/P
7 / Experience of applying for funding for projects / D / A/I/T/P
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
1. / Proven ability to create and maintain effective partnerships with a diverse range of partners from the community, sports bodies, and voluntary, statutory and private sectors / E / I
2. / Proven ability to work under own initiative and as part of a team / E / A
3. / Ability to use IT systems including spread sheets and online resources / E / A
4. / Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing / E / A/I/T/P

Sports Activator

September 2016