Participation Development Officer

NI Sport Forum; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Participation Development Officer to enhance physical activity levels in Northern Ireland. This role focuses on increasing participation in running among children, young people, and adults through innovative programs and collaborations with schools and local partners. You will play a key role in developing pathways for participants and volunteers, promoting an inclusive culture of physical activity. If you are passionate about sports and community engagement, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on public health and well-being.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and coordinating sports programs.
• Strong understanding of community engagement strategies.

Responsibilities

• Increase participation in running activities across Northern Ireland.
• Support schools in embedding physical activity into routines.

Skills

Program Development

Community Engagement

Physical Activity Promotion

Coaching

Education

Degree in Sports Science or related field

Coaching Qualifications

Job description

Athletics NI are seeking to find a new Participation Development Officer.

Job Purpose

To increase the number of children, young people and adults who are actively running/wheeling in a range of settings across Northern Ireland. Developing and coordinating programmes and initiatives that aim to achieve the objectives of strategies and operational plans.

Key Aims

1. To improve physical activity levels across schools by embedding The Daily Mile into the school routine. Supporting schools and local partners to build a culture of regular, inclusive physical activity that promotes physical and overall well-being of children.
2. Developing the participation pathway and range of initiatives that serve participants, volunteers, clubs, Run NI groups, and other organisations that aim to promote running and physical activity.
3. Work alongside partners sharing best practice among volunteers, clubs, Run NI groups, and other organisations.
4. Support the participation endurance side of the formal coach education endurance pathway, non-formal endurance coach development, and deliver on club, Run NI group, coach, and participant development initiatives for Athletics NI.

Interviews will be held at Athletics House, Belfast.

Closing Date for applications: Friday 4th October at 12 noon.