Be Active Coordinator

Havant & South Downs College; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Havant & South Downs College is seeking an energetic Be Active Co-ordinator to develop health, sport and fitness opportunities for 16-19 year olds. You will promote and lead Be Active and Be Healthy activities across Havant and Alton campuses.

Responsibilities include organising clubs, linking with local sports networks, and collaborating with Elevate leads to enhance student participation. A vocational sport qualification and multi-sport coaching credentials are required.

Qualifications

• Be Active programme development and leadership.
• Link person to local sporting infrastructure through partnerships.
• Organise sport clubs and societies on Havant or Alton campuses.
• Collaborate with Elevate programme leads to integrate Be Active activities.

Responsibilities

• Build and develop Be Active and Be Healthy programmes within Elevate.
• Act as link within FE and local sporting networks.
• Develop, promote, supervise sport clubs and societies on campus.
• Coordinate with Elevate leads to align Be Active with wider programme.
• Engage local partners to signpost youth into community sport.
• Promote student engagement in sports and fitness activities.

Skills

Coaching sessions design

Student engagement

Education

Vocational qualification in Sport & Leisure

NGB coaching qualification (multi-sport)

Job description

About the Role

To develop Personal Development opportunities relating to health, sport and fitness for all students at HSDC to ensure the College’s provision is Ofsted rated Outstanding. To increase and record participation in ‘Be Active’ extra curricular sport, exercise and fitness activities and clubs for 16-19 year old students at either Havant or Alton. To develop, promote, organise and supervise team sports, fixtures and training/coaching at Havant or Alton campus.

This role is 16 hours per week 40 weeks per year.

Responsibilities

• Build and develop the Be Active and Be Healthy programmes within the College’s Elevate programme, as directed by Be Active Lead or Head of Faculty.
• To act as a link person, in the context of FE, within the College and local sporting infrastructure, through County Sports Partnerships, NGBs and Community Sports Networks.
• Develop, promote, organise and supervise sport and physical exercise clubs and societies on the Havant and South Downs campus.
• Work with relevant Elevate programme leads and mentors to integrate and unite Be Active and Be Healthy activities with the wider Elevate programme.
• To work with key local sporting partners to signpost more young people into participation in sport in the community.
• Work effectively with the Head of Faculty, Sports and Public Services to promote and increase student engagement with sports and fitness activities.

Requirements

• A Vocational Qualification in Sport and Leisure and/or commercial training qualifications.
• NGB coaching qualification in more than one relevant sport.
• English and Maths at GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent).
• Access to own vehicle and full driving licence.
• Experience of planning and leading progressive coaching sessions leading to sustainable community participation.