Sports Development Officer
| Posting date: | 10 September 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £16,640 to £16,640 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 10 October 2024 |
| Location: | NP4 5AB |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Age Connects Torfaen |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JOb1 |
Summary
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
This varied and interesting role will support our dementia team to grow our Dementia Friendly Sports programme in the region, particularly around areas of inequality.
Reporting directly to the Development Manager and operating as part of our Dementia Services, you will provide a diverse range of sporting opportunities for people living with dementia and their Carers.
Your primary focus will be working with people with dementia with sport activities and health initiatives. You will explore, and participate in new activities which enable and encourage people living with dementia to participate in an active and healthy lifestyle, developing a greater understanding of dementia and providing the support needed to empower people with dementia to access local community provisions.
DUTIES
Consistent with the policy and direction of Age Connects Torfaen
Main Duties
To support, develop and deliver a weekly sporting programme throughout the year.
Develop good relationships with specific strategic, partners, local organisations, authorities and governing bodies and enhance funding requirements as appropriate.
Support and train existing dementia support workers to ensure effective running and delivery of sporting activities.
Maintain a good knowledge of national and local initiatives which are of benefit to Age Connects Torfaen and are in line with the organisations objectives.
To develop an understanding of diversity and inclusion for engaging people living with dementia who are under-represented in physical activity.
Deliver and evaluate a programme of training and development opportunities for members of the community related to dementia friends, activities and healthy lifestyle.
Effectively monitor, collect data, report and evaluate all aspects of work.
Work within guidelines of Age Connects Torfaen policies and procedures.
Carry out any other duties as required including:
Attend, where appropriate, local, regional and national meetings
Maintain a good knowledge of dementia and local initiatives which are of benefit to the organisation
Develop good relationships with partners and local organisations
Contribute to the development and delivery of strategies that encourage participation.
Required Knowledge (Essential)
Knowledge, qualification and experience of Sports Development and delivery
Proficient in Microsoft IT packages including word, excel, power point and website navigation
Desirable Skills & Experience (not essential)
Some knowledge or experience of working with vulnerable people.
Some knowledge or experience of sports development in Gwent
Competencies
Solves problems creatively by identifying the problem, evaluating the alternatives, and finding innovative solutions.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, developing effective relationships both internally and externally
Understands the sports development landscape
Promotes and demonstrates anti-discriminatory practice
Sets high standards and strives for continuous improvement in self and others
Always behaves in a professional manner that is fair, open, and transparent
Understands the need for respect and confidentiality
Is able to develop project plans
Possesses administration and systems (records) management skills
Expresses both orally and in writing, ideas and information in ways that are appropriate, accurate and concise
Holds a clean driving licence.
Available to work occasional unsociable hours and contribute to event delivery
This varied and interesting role will support our dementia team to grow our Dementia Friendly Sports programme in the region, particularly around areas of inequality.
Reporting directly to the Development Manager and operating as part of our Dementia Services, you will provide a diverse range of sporting opportunities for people living with dementia and their Carers.
Your primary focus will be working with people with dementia with sport activities and health initiatives. You will explore, and participate in new activities which enable and encourage people living with dementia to participate in an active and healthy lifestyle, developing a greater understanding of dementia and providing the support needed to empower people with dementia to access local community provisions.
DUTIES
Consistent with the policy and direction of Age Connects Torfaen
Main Duties
To support, develop and deliver a weekly sporting programme throughout the year.
Develop good relationships with specific strategic, partners, local organisations, authorities and governing bodies and enhance funding requirements as appropriate.
Support and train existing dementia support workers to ensure effective running and delivery of sporting activities.
Maintain a good knowledge of national and local initiatives which are of benefit to Age Connects Torfaen and are in line with the organisations objectives.
To develop an understanding of diversity and inclusion for engaging people living with dementia who are under-represented in physical activity.
Deliver and evaluate a programme of training and development opportunities for members of the community related to dementia friends, activities and healthy lifestyle.
Effectively monitor, collect data, report and evaluate all aspects of work.
Work within guidelines of Age Connects Torfaen policies and procedures.
Carry out any other duties as required including:
Attend, where appropriate, local, regional and national meetings
Maintain a good knowledge of dementia and local initiatives which are of benefit to the organisation
Develop good relationships with partners and local organisations
Contribute to the development and delivery of strategies that encourage participation.
Required Knowledge (Essential)
Knowledge, qualification and experience of Sports Development and delivery
Proficient in Microsoft IT packages including word, excel, power point and website navigation
Desirable Skills & Experience (not essential)
Some knowledge or experience of working with vulnerable people.
Some knowledge or experience of sports development in Gwent
Competencies
Solves problems creatively by identifying the problem, evaluating the alternatives, and finding innovative solutions.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, developing effective relationships both internally and externally
Understands the sports development landscape
Promotes and demonstrates anti-discriminatory practice
Sets high standards and strives for continuous improvement in self and others
Always behaves in a professional manner that is fair, open, and transparent
Understands the need for respect and confidentiality
Is able to develop project plans
Possesses administration and systems (records) management skills
Expresses both orally and in writing, ideas and information in ways that are appropriate, accurate and concise
Holds a clean driving licence.
Available to work occasional unsociable hours and contribute to event delivery