Move More Co-Ordinator (2 Posts)

East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking two dedicated Move More Coordinators to lead and deliver activities as part of the Move More Derbyshire Dales Strategy. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, a Level 2 National Governing Body coaching certificate, and be capable of leading sessions independently. This role focuses on engaging various community groups with sports and physical activities, requiring innovative and bold leadership. Weekend and evening work is required as part of this part-time position.

Qualifications

• Capable of leading sessions independently.
• Experience in creating and delivering engaging activity sessions.
• Knowledge of working collaboratively with partners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver sports and activities to all ages and abilities.
• Target inactive groups, women, youth, and specific sports programmes.
• Enhance people's experience of sport and physical activity.

Skills

Great communication skills

Proactive leadership

Organisational skills

Ability to engage people

Education

Level 2 National Governing Body coaching certificate

Job description

Closing date: 18 January 2026

Derbyshire Dales District Council are recruiting two new Move More Co‑ordinators to join our team and deliver our new Move More Derbyshire Dales Strategy which is currently in co‑production. The 2 roles are part time and will deliver a variety of physical activities across the Derbyshire Dales. This position will include weekend and evening delivery when required.

• Contract 1: Starts immediately to 31st March 2027 (Temporary Contract – subject to funding).
• Contract 2: Starts 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027 (Temporary Contract – subject to funding).

The Move More Co‑ordinators will deliver sports and activities to all ages and abilities. Targeting different groups from the inactive, people with long‑term conditions or disabilities, women and girls, youth diversionary, events and festivals, and sports specific programmes e.g. Tennis & Pickleball.

We’re looking for great communication skills, lots of energy and a proactive leadership style that will positively enhance people’s experience of sport and physical activity. We are looking for self‑motivated and dedicated individuals, passionate about sport and physical activity and their ability to engage people across all ages. We welcome applications from those who thrive on new challenges and the opportunity to make change, while demonstrating empathy and understanding of challenges and barriers to participation.

The successful candidate should hold a Level 2 National Governing Body coaching certificate and be capable of leading sessions independently.

The successful candidates will have knowledge and experience of creating and delivering engaging activity sessions and working collaboratively with partners. You will need to be bold and innovative, have excellent organisational, communication and partnership working skills.

This position is based in the Sports Development section of the Community Development department in the District Council Offices, Matlock. However, the majority of the work will be out in the community.

If you are unable to apply online, please contact Oana Bradley on 01629 761155 or email [e-mail] for an application form.

We do not accept CV’s

For further information about the role please e‑mail/call [e-mail] (The office is closed for enquiries between 24th December and the 5th January). Tel: [phone]

Provisional Interview Date: Wednesday 04 and Thursday 05 February 2026