Leisure Development Officer
About the role:
Do you have a passion for promoting healthy lifestyles through sport, leisure and physical activities? Do you have great organisational skills and have experience of implementing successful community or wellbeing projects? Then this rewarding job is definitely for you!
Our wonderful Leisure Team is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate individual to join them on a 12 month Fixed-Term basis for maternity cover. You will have the responsibility of delivering our ‘R&Be Active’ programme and other sport and leisure activities such as the Star for a night.
There will be a particular focus and responsibility for overseeing the delivery of the:
- Sport awards - Awards ceremony celebrating the success of the borough athletes, teams, and clubs.
- Star for a Night - 10-week Performing arts programme focussed on providing tuition and culminating in a show.
- Holiday activities - School holiday programme of activities aimed at getting children active and engaged.
The role will also involve working in partnership with teams across the Council and other partners including schools, Active Surrey, Sport England, national governing bodies and local clubs to help develop new leisure initiatives addressing specific needs in the community in line with the Council’s 5-year plan.
About the Person:
- You will have strong experience of working in local government/voluntary or health sector - preferred
- You will have good experience of working with young people
- You will have excellent customer care skills (able to deal effectively, show tact and empathise with customers and respond to their needs)
- You will be IT literate with knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office packages
- You should have previous experience of working in a leisure, community, sport, or school-based environment
- You will have the ability to supervise people, including groups of volunteers
- Ideally you will have sports coaching experience
- You must have a full driving licence to drive in the UK with access to a vehicle
Behaviours:
- You will be highly motivated and capable.
- Are capable of working well on your own and as be a supportive member of a team.
- Adaptable to the task in hand and willing to learn.
- You are confident to make process improvement suggestions where necessary.
Qualifications:
- Educated to A Level – Essential
- Sports/Leisure related degree - Preferred
The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.
Staff Benefits
In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm, we will offer support in continuing your personal and career development, in addition to providing a wide range of employment linked benefits.
We provide you with competitive annual leave and contribute 15% towards the LGPS pension scheme. You will also have access to a range of discounts including local and high street stores, and salary sacrifice schemes including a cycle lease scheme, and ‘Better’ leisure centre membership. We also provide a flexible and agile working culture for a great work/life balance.
Closing Date: Wednesday 17th July at 23:59
Interviews: TBC
Values and Behaviours
Our great working environment and the values and behaviours of every individual and team in the Council, help to evolve the culture of our organisation to become more commercial, innovative and embracing of change.
Successful applicants to our career opportunities will be able to demonstrate they share the values and behaviours we seek in our organisation.
Additional Information
For an informal discussion about the role please contact either Craig Penrose Leisure Operation Manager on 01737 276276 or Emma Parnell Senior Leisure Development Officer on 017373 276322
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, supporting the guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ex-armed forces candidates, who meet the essential criteria for the role.
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