Active Schools & Community Sport Officer - DGA13473

This full time, permanent post presents an exciting opportunity to work as part of the Active Schools and Community Sport team within the Education, Skills and Community Wellbeing Directorate. Working with school and community partners to increase participation in sport and physical activity in Dumfries and Galloway. This role involves working with a cluster of schools and with local and national partners. Building capacity through the recruitment, retention, and development of a network of volunteers to support delivery sport of sport and physical activity in our schools and wider community. Applicants must be educated to degree level or equivalent and/or have extensive experience working at a similar level in Leisure and Sport, Education, Health or an appropriate field. You will be able to demonstrate the following experience, skills and personality factors:

• Ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and work on own initiative together with the ability to organise and co-ordinate physical activity programmes
• Possess personal motivation, which inspires a strong commitment to working towards the concept of School and Community Sport.
• Knowledge and understanding of the aims of School and Community Sport and LTAD pathways.
• Experience of engaging with the community through sport and physical activity
• Marketing, promotion and Event management
• Performance and project management experience
• Knowledge of health and safety
• Ability to engage with key partners and maintain good working relationships
• Ability to work as a team member and have strong influencing and negotiating skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A current driving licence is an essential requirement of these posts. However, if you have a disability which precludes you from holding a driving licence consideration will be given if alternative transport can be arranged.

Applicants who have been resident outside the UK within the last 5 years, if offered a position, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check, will be required to provide a completed police record check from the police authority in the country or countries in which they were resident. With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Employees also get access to membership of The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions.