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Volunteer Development Officer for 14-19s

Newark and Sherwood DC - Leisure & Cultural Services, Sports Development Unit

Terms: Full time post - Fixed term contract until December 2011
Salary: £19,621 - £20,858 pa

We are looking to appoint someone to the exciting and challenging role of Volunteer Development Officer. This project is delivered in partnership by a variety of partners including Sport England, Joseph Whitaker School Sports Partnership, Newark College, sports development team and local clubs.

You will report to the project steering group and will be responsible for recruiting, training, and mentoring hard to reach individuals aged 14-19 through a programme of sports leadership and coaching awards, promoting volunteering in the community and lifelong participation in sport and physical activity.

The role will utilise sport and physical activity workshops and courses to help improve the skills, behaviour, and attitude of young people, providing opportunities to gain qualifications and experience in sporting environments.

With at least two years experience of planning and delivering activity for young people, you will be self motivated, have achieved a Level 2 NGB Award and be an experienced Sports Leaders UK Tutor trainer. You will also have attended Emergency First and Child Protection/Safeguarding workshops in the last 3 years. In addition you will have experience and understanding of the causes of behavioural difficulties of young people as well as delivering projects in partnership.

The successful applicant will be expected to prepare reports for management and partners using IT skills in Microsoft Word, Publisher and Excel.

The post holder will also have:

• The ability to plan, organise deliver and evaluate a wide variety of activities
• The ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team with disadvantaged young people
• The ability to motivate and enthuse young people, other people and volunteers
• A flexible approach to working hours including evening and weekend work
• An interest and commitment to the provision of volunteering opportunities in sport and physical activity for young people
• To hold a current driving licence, for any disabled applicants, suitable alternative arrangements can be agreed, if necessary

This post will require and enhanced Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check

For an informal discussion please call Cameron Mackinnon, Acting Sports Development Manager on 01636 655709.

To apply online please visit our website at www.newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk/jobs

or to request an application pack and further details e-mail personnel@nsdc.info or telephone 01636 655220.

Closing date: Friday 12 March 2010
Interview date: w/c 22 March 2010

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Workforce Development Manager (maternity cover)

Northamptonshire Sport

Salary: £29,236-£31,754 pa
Ref: 10827
Base: John Dryden House, Northampton
Terms: Fixed term (for secondment opportunity) from 19 April to 28 February 2011

Northamptonshire Sport wants to develop the very best workforce of coaches, volunteers, officials, and leaders. With significant experience of managing people and working within the sport and physical activity sector you will also be responsible for delivering the strategic element of the Sport England funded Coaching Development Manager role.

This post is subject to an enhanced CRB clearance

Closing date 12 noon, 4 March 2010

For additional information about these roles and to apply on-line, or download a job application pack please visit www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/jobs

If you require an information pack in an alternative format please contact 01604 237666.For an informal discussion please contact Chris Holmes on 01604 237071 or e-mail cholmes@northamptonshire.gov.uk

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School Sports Coordinator

Selston Arts and Community College

Required September 2010 (3 days/week)
Salary: £13,000

We are looking to appoint a Schools Sports Co-ordinator with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) to work across the Selston Family of Schools. The successful candidate will work for 2 days/week on SSCO responsibilities and for 1 day/week at Selston Arts & Community College teaching across KS3 and KS4.

This post offers opportunities to work with a range of schools and staff to develop sporting opportunities for all young people.

Selston Arts & Community College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

If you are interested in this post, please contact:

Maria Clifton
Tel: 01773 810321
e-mail: HTUmclifton@sacc.notts.sch.uk
Post: Selston Arts & Community College, Chapel Road, Selston, Nottingham NG16 6BW.

The closing date for applications is: 12 noon on Friday, 5 March 2010.

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Voluntary Coaching Opportunities

Please click the following link for information about voluntary coaching opportunities.

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Other vacancies

Please visit the Sport England job vacancies pages to see what is currently available.

UK Sport also has a listing for current vacancies as does Leisure Opportunities

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