Leeds Rhinos Foundation are currently looking to recruit an Active Schools Locality Co-ordinator to work within their Schools team.
Active Schools Locality Co-ordinator (ASLC)
Leeds Rhinos Foundation aim to deliver projects in the heart of the community by harnessing the power of sport to make a lasting, positive impact on individuals' lives.
The Leeds Rhinos Foundation delivers a range of projects under three principles of Sport/ Physical Activity, Health and Education. Sport/ Physical Activity is an engaging tool that allows our staff to work with a whole range of individuals, delivering important lifestyle messages to inspire others to make positive changes to their own lives.
Active Schools aim is to promote and develop. Through collaboration and partnership, a sustainable system for Physical Activity, PE and Sport that enriches the lives of all children and young people.
An Active Schools Locality Co-ordinator (ASLC) will offer support and guidance to a group of local schools and their Subject Leaders. The ASLC is responsible for the implementation and delivery of a bespoke inclusive offer for Physical Activity, PE and Sport that is needs led and will enable schools to embed National initiatives at a local level.
The ASLC will report to Leeds Rhinos Foundation Community Manager/ Active Schools whilst building and maintaining a strong working relationship with key personal within their schools as their one point of contact.
Key Responsibilities
- Co-ordinate and administer the agreed local programme for Physical Activity, PE and Sport to include:
- Competitions, Events and Festivals
- Promote High Quality PE
- Provision of talent and Intervention Programmes
- Out of School Hours Learning Programmes
- Leadership Programmes
- Elements of PD/ Good Practice
- Club/ Community links and Pathways
- Project Co-ordination/ Delivery
- Delivery Assemblies
- Advise and support on indoor and outdoor environments.
Skills and Qualities required
- Have the knowledge and understanding of how data can be used to improve outcomes
- Influence and facilitate change
- Work independently and as part of team, developing a collaborative way of working.
- Understand equality and diversity
- Have excellent inter-personal skills
- Communicate effectively
- Challenge, motivate, engage and sustain the interest of others.
- Be a competent user of IT
- Understand local funding streams
- Promote partner values
- Know and understand Local, Regional and National strategies.
- Commitment to personal PD
Qualifications required
- An appropriate degree is preferred but not essential.
- Recognised National Governing Body Level 2 coaching qualification.
- Safeguarding, First Aid, Enhanced DBS.
- A driving licence and access to a vehicle
Please send a CV and covering letter via email to sarah.tate@leedsrugby.com stating why you are a suitable candidate for the role.
The closing date for applications is Friday 11th November 2016 at 12 noon.
Interviews will be held w/c 21st November 2016