Sllc 5639 - Active Schools Coordinator

Description Please ensure that you read the full advert text and do not submit a CV, as these will be disregarded as they do not form part of SLLC application process. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents. Internal applicants must apply via Opportunity Marketplace.

Location: Various Locations throughout South Lanarkshire Hours: 35 hours per week Work Pattern: Monday to Friday with some evening and weekend work required Salary: £42,228 - £43,158 per year Duration: Fixed Term until 31 March 2027 South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture in partnership with sportscotland wish to appoint an Active Schools Coordinator to strengthen its existing team. This is a key appointment in relation to the development of the Active Schools programme within South Lanarkshire. The Active Schools network aims to increase the activity levels of children and young people by ensuring there are more and higher quality opportunities to participate in sport and physical activity before, during and after school whilst developing pathways between schools and sports clubs in the local community. The successful candidate will adopt an “Our Values” approach, be flexible and adaptive in their work, and demonstrate the energy, enthusiasm and commitment required to deliver inclusive services. Requirements Educated to degree or HND level with relevant experience is desirable but not essential. Clearly demonstrates a knowledge and understanding of the aims of the Active Schools Network. Extensive experience of engaging with children and young people through sport and physical activity in education, sport, health, community, leisure and/or recreation industries. Proven project management experience. Excellent communication skills. Please answer the following questions as part of your application submission, your answers should be uploaded under supporting documents

• Tell us about a time when you have had to be flexible and adapt your approach to a piece of work and what was the outcome?
• Working with others is key to the success of the Active Schools programme - provide an example of when you have had to work with a partner on a particular project, detailing your specific role and how you achieved your objective?
• A key priority for the Active Schools, is to make sport accessible for all. Can you tell us about your experience delivering an inclusive programme of sport or physical activity to a targeted group? If you require to submit any further additional information to support your application (not a CV), please upload this under supporting documents. Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be withdrawn from this position. Any candidate canvassing elected members or employees, either directly or indirectly, in relation to recruitment, will immediately be disqualified. Legislative InformationThis post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Scotland Act 2020. This post is considered a Regulated Role with Children and/or Adults, in respect of the Disclosure Scotland Act 2020. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and/or Adults. 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. Please refer to http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk for further information about the disclosure process and best practice.Overseas Criminal Records CheckAn Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of twelve months in the past 10 years. Benefits
• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
• To increase the value of their pension pot, employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.
• Up to 33 days annual leave which will be calculated into hours on commencement of the role.
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• Occupational sick pay
• Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave, enhanced leave
• Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema
• Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)