Job Description
Post:South East Wales Netball Development Officer
(Part Time position -30 hours per week – applications for a full time position of 37 hours per week will be considered)
Employer:Welsh Netball Association
Responsible to:Chief Executive, Welsh Netball Association
Main Purpose:To ensure delivery of the Welsh Netball strategic plan as it applies to the South East WalesArea Association (covering the local authorities of Newport, Blaenau Gwent, Monmouthshire, Torfaen and part of Caerphilly)
Specifically:
Increasing Membership
Increasing Participation
Developing Clubs
Developing People
Helping to Improve Profile and Commercial Performance
Building Partnerships and Alliances
Initial Tasks
To help grow the recently establishedSouth East Area Netball Forum, working closely with stakeholders to identify and deliver against agreed national and regional objectives;
To set and meet specific targets for the development of individual clubs across the region;
To liaise with all stakeholders (including Sport Wales andeach of the local authorities in the Area) on all netball matters, including grant aid advice and support and child protection and safeguarding, as well as the delivery of community, LAPA and other local programmes;
To develop ideas for increased community netball participation (including Festivals, junior development games and competitions);
To ensure that all netball activity fits in with Welsh Netball’s talent identification programme and performance pathway, including assisting with the South East training Hub;
To line manage community coaches and other Welsh Netball-engaged staff in the Area;
To work with Welsh Netball in establishing a regional plan to develop personnel (coaches, umpires, team managers, welfare officers, club committee members and other volunteers).
More detailed work programmes will be agreed between the post holder and Welsh Netball upon appointment, reviewable after the first six months in post.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Salary Range:The pro rata salary for the post is £19,460(based on a 37 hour working week). Applications for a full time post of 37 hours will be considered.
Base:To be confirmed based on successful postholder’s location but there will be a base available initially at Welsh Netball’s offices in Cardiff.
Terms and ConditionsThe terms and conditions of the post will be those of the Welsh Netball Association.
Hours of Work:30 hours per week: while normal office hours generally apply, the nature of this post requires some work during evenings, at weekends and/or at holiday periods.
Travel and Subsistence:Business mileage will be paid at the Welsh Netball approved rate.
Contract:This post is offered on a fixed term contract, effectiveuntil 31st August 2015.
Process:SendCV and covering letter to Welsh Netball, Sport Wales National Centre, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff CF11 9SW. Or by sending via email to
Closing Date:The closing date for applications is close of business on Thursday 27th September 2012.
Interviews:Interviews will be held on Thursday 4thOctober 2012.
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Welsh Netball confirms its commitment to a comprehensive policy of Equal Opportunities in employment in which individuals are selected and treated on the basis of their relevant merits and abilities and are given Equal Opportunities within the organisation. The aim of the Welsh Netball policy is to ensure that no employee or applicant for any job or volunteer position should receive less favourable treatment on any grounds not relevant to good employment practice. Welsh Netball is committed to a programme of action to make this policy fully effective. It is the organisation’s policy to treat all people equally irrespective of race, ethnic origin, sex, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, creed, disability, age or political belief.
Person Specification
Skills and Qualities / Essential / DesirableEducation
Hold a degree or equivalent qualificationHold a recognised netball coaching qualification
Hold or be working towards a relevant professional qualification or similar /
Experience
At least two years’ experience insports developmentExperience of delivering training
Experience of writing, monitoring and evaluating reports
Experience of managing budgets
Experience of working with schools, national governing bodies of sport and sports clubs /
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Knowledge
Understanding the sport of NetballUnderstanding the issues affecting education
Understanding of sports development
Understanding of the principles practices of sport coaching
Understanding the role of a volunteer /
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Personal Qualities
Persuasive and confident communication skillsSelf-motivated and enthusiastic
Efficient and well organised administration
Able to work on own initiative and under pressure
A commitment to equal opportunities
A commitment to undertake further training
Willingness to work unsocial hours /
Other
Full driving licence and use of a carAbility to speak Welsh fluently / /