Sports coordinator: Further Education Colleges in Wales

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1 Sports coordinator: Further Education Colleges in Wales Job description and person specification Organisation Job Title Salary Reports To Day Location ColegauCymru in partnership with Sport Wales Sports Co-ordinator: FE colleges in Wales 35,000 pa Chief Executive of ColegauCymru Full-time ColegauCymru s offices in Tongwynlais, Cardiff This is a new post which is funded for three years (subject to satisfactory outcomes) by Sports Wales and ColegauCymru. It builds on a close partnership with British Colleges Sport (BCS). Colleges in Wales There are 16 FE colleges in Wales. They offer a wide range of academic and vocational courses from pre-entry level to postgraduate level. FE is the first-choice study option for around 60, to 19-year-olds. In addition, more than 130,000 adults study at colleges each year. Sports Co-ordinator - FE colleges in Wales The postholder will build on the sporting legacy of the Olympic and Paralympic Games and seek to promote and develop sport in colleges for all age groups, particularly the age groups, and widen access to groups which have been traditionally under-represented in sport. The successful candidate will develop contact with regional FE sports coordinators in England, BCS staff, and the equivalent post holder at the Association of Colleges (AoC) ColegauCymru / CollegesWales Page 1 of 7

2 Overall role (i) lead and monitor the delivery of the ColegauCymru sports strategy, working closely with principals, heads of college sport, senior Sport Wales officials, sport governing bodies and executive committees, and British Colleges Sport to take forward the strategy and monitor progress. (ii) a more operational role in working with colleges and others on raising participation levels and helping organise competitions and other sporting activities. The sports coordinator will be expected to work with colleges to widen participation in sport and to: manage and implement an inclusive framework of competition from recreational to elite level throughout Wales, based on BCS competition plans and the competition programmes of specific sport national governing bodies and executive committees liaise closely with Sport Wales, British Colleges Sport and sport governing bodies and executive committees in Wales work with college heads of sport to organise fixtures and tournaments in Wales, in conjunction with a lead person for each sport, and ensure the smooth operation of all competitions, fixtures and events seek to ensure access from students to curricular, extracurricular and enrichment based sporting opportunities develop a regional volunteer programme for students encourage the increased use of college sports facilities by the local community work within the bilingual environment of Wales and comply with the ColegauCymru Welsh Language Scheme recognise the importance of equal opportunities. Specific Duties draw up a database of where colleges currently are and then set clear targets and monitor progress. working with Sport Wales and British Colleges Sport identify the data needed to be collected on sporting activities organise the collection of such data on an annual basis use this data to set clear targets for participation and monitor the achievement of these targets produce an annual report setting out performance against targets. ColegauCymru / CollegesWales Page 2 of 7

3 work with heads of sport and other sports leaders in colleges to co-ordinate fixture lists and competitions in Wales. work with heads of sport and sport leaders in compiling fixture lists organise and oversee competitions in Wales for national cup and league competitions organise competitions in Wales for selection of competitors for national championships in Wales and England organise trials and events for the selection of students for national representation teams oversee and participate in the arrangements for representative teams at these national championships attend the national championships ensure that all results for colleges in Wales are reported promptly on the national database develop the deployment of young leaders, coaches and volunteers at these and other events in Wales develop and manage new competitive and participation opportunities within Wales. act as a contact point for member colleges and other relevant agencies. act as a primary contact for member colleges and for BCS nationally. attend relevant meetings in Wales, including the BCS/Association of Colleges UK Conference and relevant network meetings in Wales including the BCS Competition and Participation Committee receive and process applications for membership, competition entries from colleges develop links with Sport Wales County Sports Partnerships, Youth Sports Trust, and other relevant bodies work with representatives of national governing bodies (NGBs) and professional sports clubs where appropriate develop new partnerships in areas currently not offered in colleges explore opportunities for new media partnerships such as that already in place between the Welsh Rugby Union and S4C on college rugby identify additional sources of funding to support planned programmes of work share and disseminate good practice between colleges. ColegauCymru / CollegesWales Page 3 of 7

4 act as a resource, and provide assistance and development, for the activities of college-based heads of sport develop and maintain a database of student involvement in sporting activities for the use of colleges in Wales ensure that all Colleges have access to all relevant information arrange meetings of heads of sport to assist in their role and promote the transfer of good practice modernise lines of communication using student friendly systems such as website and social media access sponsorship for national championships and international fixtures including overseas tours. produce an annual report identifying progress in the achievement of the sport strategy produce an annual report to be considered by heads of college sport and by the project advisory group present this report to the ColegauCymru Board and to Sport Wales. This job description is not definitive or exhaustive but is provided to give the postholder an indication of the range of activities, duties and responsibilities concerned with the employment and may be subject to review and revision, after consultation, at any time. ColegauCymru / CollegesWales Page 4 of 7

5 Person Specification Criteria Essential Desirable Method of assessment Experience Experience in a sports co-ordination / development role Awareness of Further Education Sport Application and interview Qualifications Degree or equivalent Coaching Qualifications Application Training Track record of training Records of continued professional development Application Special Knowledge Understands and is committed to raising participation in sport Interview Personal Circumstances Special characteristics Ability to work unsociable hours, including occasional weekends Willingness to learn Welsh (if not already a Welsh speaker) Communication Ability to write clearly and concisely and produce written reports for senior staff Fluent Welsh speaker Application Application and interview Interview and application ColegauCymru / CollegesWales Page 5 of 7

6 Disposition / Attitude Practical and Intellectual Skills Confident, outgoing & good communicator with a sense of humour Good interpersonal skills Flexible and adaptable, stays calm under pressure, demonstrating sound judgment when called for Helpful, willing, flexible team player with a can do attitude. Well mannered and presented. Committed to widening access to sport from under-represented groups Ability to multi-task and handle a busy work schedule. Capable and happy to work on own initiative with little supervision. Proactive, shows initiative, is decisive and wellorganised Natural team player Excellent verbal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively manage time Interview and application Application and interview ColegauCymru / CollegesWales Page 6 of 7

7 Transport The person will have a current valid driving licence. Given the geography of Wales and the nature of the post, the use of a car is essential for this post. Equality of Opportunity ColegauCymru strongly supports equality of opportunity and candidates must subscribe to ColegauCymru s policy in this area. Main Terms and Conditions of Employment Location The post will initially be based at ColegauCymru s offices at Unit 7, Cae Gwyrddd, Greenmeadow Springs Business Park, Tongwynlais, Cardiff, CF15 7AB. The post may involve substantial travel, especially throughout Wales. Conditions of Service This is an appointment initially up to 31 July 2016, subject to the progress satisfying Sport Wales, subject to successful completion of a three months probationary period. Hours The working hours and arrangements will be such as to meet the needs of the post but will normally be 37 hours. The postholder will be expected to attend meetings in the evenings and at weekends as necessary. Pension The post is eligible for membership of the Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan Local Government Pension Scheme. Alternatively ColegauCymru will make a contribution to a personal pension scheme, subject to Inland Revenue Regulations. Key Dates Deadline for application: 12.00: 9 December 2013 Interviews: 16 December 2013 Shortlisted candidates will be informed by 13 December Candidates who have not been informed by 13 December 2013 should assume that they have not been shortlisted. We are expecting considerable interest in this post and will apply the person specification and the job description in shortlisting candidates. ColegauCymru / CollegesWales Page 7 of 7