Leisure and Health One Leisure Active Lifestyles. Responsible for: Direct reports: 0 Indirect reports: 0

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1 Job Description Post number: Job title: Service: Grade: Reporting to: LS017 Sports Activity Officer Leisure and Health One Leisure Active Lifestyles D Sports Development Officer Responsible for: Direct reports: 0 Indirect reports: 0 Purpose of Post: To assist the Active Lifestyles Team with the delivery of the Sport and Active Recreation Programme to increase participation in sport and physical activity with various user groups. Main Duties and Responsibilities: 1. To deliver safe, fun and creative active lifestyle activities for targeted participants including, but not exhausted, Under 17 s, older adults, people with disabilities and women and girls ensuring the highest standards of customer care are achieved. 2. To assist and support with co-ordinating the implementation of the Sport and Active Recreation Programme. 3. Assist with the implementation of a marketing strategy for the programme using relevant data sources. Undertake promotional activities including using the One Leisure Active Lifestyles web pages, social media, word of mouth, posters, fliers, press releases and other available media and attend events with target groups to promote the work of the One Leisure Active Lifestyles team. 4. Supporting the development of the Sport and Active Recreation Programme through effective partnership working with educational establishments, sports clubs, voluntary sector organisations, youth groups and others to gain maximum participation. 5. Support the team to develop new and innovative ways to engage more people more often in sport and active lifestyles and to engage more people using One Leisure Facilities. 6. Assist the Sports Development Officer to ensure schemes of work are monitored and evaluated in accordance with corporate performance management requirements. 7. To carry out day to day procedures including taking registers, the collection of fees, driving the active lifestyles van, and equipment checks to ensure the safe operation of activities. 8. Assist in ensuring that all administration is completed fully and accurately and in accordance with deadlines. 9. Ensure health and safety practices are observed including operating within set procedures and guidelines with particular respect to the Safeguarding Policy and appropriate Risk Assessments.

2 10. To contribute to other Active Lifestyles initiatives including health inequality projects, equity projects and physical activity projects. 11. To administer First Aid as appropriate (where qualifications allow). 12. Other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time. Special Conditions: The hours of work will be on a shift system and will include weekdays, weekends, and evenings and occasionally Bank Holidays. At the Sports Development Officer s discretion these shifts may change to meet the changing demands of the service. The post holder will be required to wear a uniform provided by One Leisure Active Lifestyles at all times whilst on duty. Maintain current membership of appropriate Governing Bodies of all sports related coaching activities. The post holder will be required to undergo First Aid, Safeguarding and other essential training. A requirement to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This job description is intended only as a guide to the range of duties involved. The post holder will need to be flexible and adaptable in order to respond to other duties that may be required from time to time and the changes and developments within HDC

3 Person Specification Essential criteria Knowledge, skills & abilities A current knowledge of / or training in safeguarding for children and vulnerable adults. An understanding of the health and safety issues affecting the provision of sporting activities including risk assessments. Desirable criteria Experience of developing and promoting new and existing activities and services to gain maximum participation. Ability to identify new business opportunities and present these to the relevant officer. An understanding of participation in sport and the barriers, particularly in relation to rural issues, and the benefits regular participation in sport or physical activity has on health related issues Excellent IT skills (MS Word, Excel, Access, Internet and Intranet) Evidence of working as part of a team. Evidence of excellent customer service skills. Ability to lead and motivate young people. Experience of working unsupervised and using own initiative. Experience A proven track record of delivering good quality coaching activities. Experience of working with a range of targeted user groups when delivering sport and physical activity. Experience of administrating sports activities (e.g. planning, marketing, monitoring activities) Experience of, and involvement in, leading and running projects Qualifications A recognised sports, leisure or related qualification to at least Level 3. A level 2 National Governing Body coaching award in at least one sport A minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent 5 GCSE s including English and Maths to at least Grade C A variety of National Governing Body sports specific qualifications Level 1 or equivalent. Community Sports Leaders qualification or equivalent. Appointed persons first aid certificate (current). Relevant recognised CPD (e.g. Coaching Disabled Performers/Multi-skills or similar)

4 Other Full Driving License & use of a car Commitment to undertake relevant training as identified through the performance development review process A flexible approach to working hours A commitment to providing equal opportunities Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults Ability to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults Demonstrates understanding of safeguarding issues Has a good understanding of the Safeguarding agenda Can demonstrate an ability to contribute towards a safe environment Working within Professional Boundaries Accepts responsibility and accountability for own work and can define the responsibilities of others Recognises the limits of own authority within the role Seeks and uses professional support appropriately Emotional Awareness Shows respect for others feelings, views and circumstances. Aware of the range of emotions in self and others. Demonstrates empathy for the concerns of others. Listens to and understands directly and indirectly expressed feelings. Encourages others to express themselves openly. Manages strong emotions and responds constructively to the source of problems. Has a range of mechanisms for dealing with stress, can recognise when to use them and does so. Listens to personal comments without becoming defensive.

5 Commercial Awareness Shows an understanding of the markets the organisation wishes to target (both customer expectations and commercial factors of service provision) Demonstrates an understanding of the organisation s products and services, and how the supply chain affects the way these are acquired Identifies opportunities to make the organisation more competitive, efficient and profitable Influencing Is credible and confident when presenting and communicating Makes use of personal and professional networks to gain support, learn from others and increase their opportunities to influence Customer focus Develops and maintains productive relationships with internal and external customers Delivers what they have agreed with the customer Takes action to exceed customer expectations Influencing Demonstrates confidence in their position Is credible and confident when presenting and communicating Adapts approach to engage others by appealing to those things that enthuse them Is aware of own emotions and manages them for maximum influence during negotiations Balances the need for immediate wins with the requirement for long-term successful relationships Customer focus Develops and maintains productive relationships with internal and external customers Delivers what they have agreed with the customer Takes action to exceed customer expectations

6 Advocates customer satisfaction as a key value for themselves and the council Deals effectively with dissatisfied customers Innovation Challenges the status quo: suggests new approaches to old problems Generates new ideas and creative solutions Seeks new ideas. Shares innovative practice with others Promotes and demonstrates continual improvement Encourages a safe environment that will facilitate creativity in others and where people are willing to challenge Decision-Making Makes and communicates clear decisions Makes effective decisions under time pressure Planning and organising Establishes clear actions and timeframes with deadlines and milestones Ensures the effective and efficient use of time and resources Flexibility Is prepared to adapt their approach to overcome obstacles Re-prioritises appropriately when faced with a change in requirements Responds constructively to a change in agenda or priorities Is prepared to adjust their interpersonal style to respond to the needs or preferences of others and the situation

7 Complexity and Creativity The ability to develop imaginative approaches to involve all people in sport and physical activity. Judgement and Decision Making Although working in a framework a considerable degree of making judgements will be necessary particularly in relation to service delivery issues. Staff are working at various sites without immediate supervision or line management therefore decisions have to be taken routinely regarding the safe operation of activities e.g. ratios of staff to young people, wet weather, unsafe equipment etc Contacts (Internal 20%, External 80%) 20% Internal Active Lifestyles team / Part time employees / Leisure & Health / One Leisure Staff / Countryside Staff 80% External Adults/ Young People/ Disabled people/ Education/ Colleagues / Sports Club Officials, Members and Coaches/ National Governing Bodies of Sport/ Health Partner Colleagues/ Parents and Guardians/ Contracted Instructors/ Care Setting staff/ Youth Workers/ Facility and Venue Operators/ Voluntary Sector/ Parish Councils I confirm that this Job Profile and Person Specification are a true and accurate reflection of all the responsibilities relating to the post. Job Holder Signature: Name: Date: Line Manager/Head of Service Signature: Name: Date: