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Job Opportunity | PE, Sport and Physical Activity Schools Cluster Officer

Posted on by Leanne Flynn
01
Jul

Job Title – PE, Sport and Physical Activity Schools Cluster Officer

Salary – £24,160

Location – Leeds Rhinos Foundation, AMT Headingley Stadium, St Michaels Lane, Leeds, LS6 3BR

Hours of work – Full time, 40 per week

Responsibility to – Head of Community and Engagement

Contractual Status – Annual (1 year fixed)

Strategic Aims Leeds Rhinos Foundation:

Leeds Rhinos Foundation is the official charity of Leeds Rhinos. We deliver projects in the heart of the community by harnessing the power of sport to make a lasting, positive impact on individuals’ lives. As Leeds Rhinos’ charity we have a unique opportunity to truly change lives through sport.

We deliver a range of projects under our five principles of Education, Health, Sport, Art and Heritage. Sport 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.

We work alongside primary and secondary schools, community clubs and run holiday rugby camps, rugby festivals, community days and health and education projects year-round to engage with both children and adults from all over the community.

Purpose of the role:

The role will offer support and guidance to a group of local schools and their subject leaders. The staff member 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 role will report to LRF Head of Community and Engagement whilst building and maintaining a strong working relationship with key personal within their schools as their one point of contact

Job Description
Job Title PE, Sport and Physical Activity Schools Cluster Officer
Salary £24,160
Location Leeds Rhinos Foundation, AMT Headingley Stadium, St Michaels Lane, Leeds, LS6 3BR

Various schools across a cluster partnership in the West and South
Hours of work Full time, 40 per week
Responsibility to Head of Community and Engagement
Contractual Status Annual (1 year fixed)
 
Strategic Aims LRF  

Leeds Rhinos Foundation (LRF) aims 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.

The collaboration delivers a range of outcomes under three principles of Sport/ Physical Activity, Health and Education. Sport and Physical Activity will be used to deliver important lifestyle messages to inspire others to make positive changes to their own lives. The benefits of this excellent physical activity, physical education and sport programme will impact on children’s attainment, emotional and social skills.
Purpose of the role The role will offer support and guidance to a group of local schools and their subject leaders. The staff member 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 role will report to LRF Head of Community and Engagement 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:

  • Implement and deliver a calendar of support and events with all primary schools.
  • Liaise with high school PE departments for accessing facilities and young leaders to support cluster events.
  • Work with key partners to lead Competitions, Events and Festivals
  • Promote High Quality PE
  • Identification of talent and signpost to various Intervention Programmes
  • Leadership Programmes
  • CPD/ Good Practice
  • Club/ Community links and Pathways
  • Co-ordinate links to Leeds Rhinos Foundation resources and opportunities.
  • Advise and support on indoor and outdoor environments.

The staff member will monitor and evaluate the impact of their work, always manage their workload effectively and ensure safeguarding through adhering to individual school/ partner policies.
Additional Responsibilities

 
  • Attend relevant meetings
  • Attend relevant CPD
  • Attend school/ LRF and Well Schools Events as and when necessary
  • Update Outlook calendar on a weekly basis
  • Update UPSHOT and other relevant data collection tools.
  • Knowledge and understanding of Pupil and Sport Premium
Skills and Qualities Required  

  • Deliver high quality physical activity/ physical education and sport
  • Influence and facilitate change
  • Have the knowledge and understanding of how data can be used to improve outcomes
  • 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 CPD.
Qualifications/ Experience Required
  • An appropriate degree is preferred.
  • Recognised National Governing Body Level 2 coaching qualification or Multi Skills Level 2
  • Safeguarding, First Aid, Enhanced DBS.
  • A driving licence and access to a vehicle.

APPLY NOW

To apply email sarah.tate@therhinos.co.ukwith a CV and covering letter. Closing deadline is 19th July and interviews w/c 22nd July.

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