Sport Development Officer: Clubs, Coaches and Volunteers
Salary: £20,858 to £22,958
37 hours per week
Temporary until 31 March 2011, with in principal funding to March 2012
(subject to confirmation of funding)
The Sports Partnership Herefordshire and Worcestershire is an alliance of the eight Local Authorities and two Primary Care Trusts (PCTs) of Herefordshire and Worcestershire, Sport England and The University of Worcester. Further details of our work can be found at www.morethansport.com
Funded by Sport England, we are seeking to recruit a Sport Development Officer – Clubs, Coaches and Volunteers who will be responsible for assisting the partnership in continuing the delivery and development of successful sporting programmes with an aim to increase participation in sport across Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
The successful applicant will work closely with a wide array of partners in developing and implementing club, coach and volunteer strategies and action plans. Liaise with School Sport Partnerships in the delivery and co-ordination of the Step into Sport programme. The post will also work closely with National Governing Bodies of Sport to support the co-ordination and delivery of their Clubmark scheme.
You will be educated to degree level (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline. Candidates should possess a sound knowledge of the development of UK sport and illustrate effective partnership working skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to meet agreed targets are also essential for this role.
You will be required to pass an Enhanced Disclosure Check regarding spent and unspent convictions and cautions before commencing work. If you disclose any information you will be treated fairly and will not be discriminated against.
Closing date: 13th April 2010
Interviews will be held on: 23rd April 2010
Please note that we do not send letters to those applicants who aren’t selected for interview. If, after 4 weeks from the closing date, you haven’t been invited for interview please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Further details and application form can be obtained via our website: www.worcester.gov.uk If you are unable to access this site please contact Worcester City Council on 01905 722233 or e mail us on personnel@worcester.gov.uk stating job title and job reference number. Please do not e mail CV’s as these are not accepted. Applicants are required to complete our standard application form.
Worcester City Council’s aim is to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for a job vacancy and consider them on their abilities. The Council is committed to working towards equality of opportunity in employment as well as in the provision of service
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