Community Sport Coordinator, West Lothian Civic Centre, 505.70 - WEL10495

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36 hrs per week, 52.14 weeks per year - Fixed Term until 31 March 2027

In partnership with sportscotland, West Lothian Council wish to appoint a Community Sport Coordinator on a Fixed Term basis to 31^st March 2027 with potential to extend.

The position is also available as a secondment opportunity or as an additional post for any existing part-time employee.

The Active Schools and Community Sport team aims to increase activity levels by ensuring there are more opportunities to participate in sport and more people delivering opportunities in schools and the wider community.

West Lothian Council are looking for dynamic, well organised individuals with excellent communication skills to work with clubs, hubs and sporting organisations, to maximise inclusive sport opportunities and develop Community Sport Clubs across West Lothian.

The Community Sport Coordinator will:

• Support the development of CSHs and clubs through a range of services including:
• Club Accreditation;
• Funding Support;
• Education and Training.
• Developing Partnerships
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
• Collect data through the ‘Sharing and Learning’ platform and other local monitoring systems to ensure impact is accurately recorded and effective and informed planning takes place.
• Manage a programme of activity to help strengthen the sporting landscape and support clubs with volunteer recruitment and retention.
• Have a flexible approach to the working week including evening and weekend work as and when required;
• Undertake appropriate and continued professional development;
• Increase opportunities available to help equal access to sport particularly including those experiencing barriers to participation.
• Support the development and delivery of sportscotland led CSH initiatives and deliver against Sport for Life in West Lothian.
• Responsibility for identified budgetary management ensuring that any expenditure is appropriate, within allocated budget limits at all times, that accurate financial records are maintained and that the Council’s Standing Orders, Procurement and Financial Regulations are adhered to;

Essential

• Educated to degree level, GTCS registered, or equivalent relevant workplace experience.
• Clearly demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the aims of sportscotland programmes including Community Sport Hubs.
• Experience of engaging communities through sport and physical activity in either education, sport, health, youth work, community learning and development, leisure and/or recreation industries or third sector organisations.
• Proven project management experience including impact gathering.
• Demonstrates a keen sense of co-ownership for work, shows resilience under pressure and is able to develop different types of partnerships to reflect the nature of the work.
• Full and valid driving licence and access to transport.

This post is considered Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scotland Act 2007. From 28 February 2011 preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by West Lothian Council

If you wish to discuss the details of the post, please contact Shirley-Anne Smith, Senior Active Schools & Community Sport Coordinator: / Shirley-Anne.Smith@westlothian.gov.uk