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Job description

The post holder will assist the Sports and Recreation Development Officer with the promotion, development, and administration duties associated with sport and recreational activities throughout the Borough of Ards and North Down, in partnership with NCLT/Serco. They will coordinate activities that promote increased participation, promote the excellence of Sport in the Borough and assist individuals, clubs, coaches, officials and governing bodies to create the opportunities for improvement and development along recognised sporting pathways. They will assist in the organisation, delivery and promotion of sporting events in the Borough. Please refer to Council website for a full description of the duties - https://ardsandnorthdown.getgotjobs.co.uk

Responsibilities

• To assist schools and clubs in developing appropriate pathways and achieving excellence within their chosen sport.
• To assist the Sport and Recreation Development Officer in the facilitation of the Sports Forum. Responsible for providing a secretariat and administrative support service to the Forum including the operation and supervision of the Sports forum.
• To assist the Sport and Recreation Development Officer in the administration and delivery of the Capital Grants scheme.
• To oversee the administration duties associated with the annual online Sports directory.
• Organisation and delivery of sport and recreational programmes, in particular programmes targeting young people and underrepresented groups, for example, after school programmes, primary school sports series, special population programmes.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Level 3 qualification in Sport/Recreation/Leisure Or 3 years relevant experience as outlined below if qualification is not held.
• National Governing Body Level 2 sport specific or fitness qualification.
• Applicants must be able to demonstrate by providing specific examples that they have at least 2 years’ experience Or 3 years’ experience if a level 3 qualification is not held.
• Working in sports development to include assisting with project delivery.
• Coaching within a community environment/sports club or National Governing Body.
• Relevant administrative experience which includes organising and prioritising a demanding workload.
• Applicants must be able to demonstrate by providing specific examples, that they have at least 1 year’s experience in:
• Administration, record keeping and attention to detail.
• Organising and prioritising a demanding workload and working to deadlines.
• Strong ICT skills using MS Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Applicants must also consent to a pre-employment Enhanced check with Access NI.
• A valid driving licence with access to a form of transport that will allow fulfilment of the duties of the post or have access to a suitable form of transport which will enable the post holder to meet the requirements of post.
• To be flexible to work outside office hours if needed.

Desirable Skills

• Level 4 or higher qualification in Sport/Recreation/Leisure/Community Or equivalent.
• Additional NGB sports specific qualifications.
• At least 1 year’s experience monitoring and evaluating projects.
• At least 1 year’s experience in grant management.

Further Information

Salary: £32,597 - £34,434 pro rata per annum. Applications for this post will be channelled exclusively through Council’s GETGOT system. However, Council will consider requests for applications in hard copy and will provide alternative arrangements if possible. Local Government is committed to fair and equal treatment to all those seeking employment and in employment.