A job opportunity at Harlequins for an enthusiastic and inspiring team player who has proven ability to plan, deliver and evaluate high quality rugby activities for our social inclusion project.
Role: Hitz Project Officer
Salary: £22,000 - £25,000 (Dependant on experience)
Reports to: Hitz Project Manager
Closing date: Wednesday 21st October 2009
Interview date: To be confirmed
Harlequins Rugby Club has a well renowned Community Programme that has gone from strength to strength since its inception back in 2001. The main focus has been developing its fan base within the local and indeed wider community through our associated Junior Rugby Clubs which are located within the home counties.
In recent times we have developed our Schools delivery through our contractual obligations to Premier Rugby Limited. This work has been centred around primary schools within the close proximity to our Twickenham Stoop home. Our vision is to run a balanced programme which means that we are looking to develop a social inclusion project locally to both Hounslow and Ealing Boroughs.
The Community department of the Club currently have six full time members of staff and a network of over twenty five qualified sessional staff and a similar number of valued volunteers.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and inspiring team player who has proven ability to plan, deliver and evaluate high quality rugby activities. You will combine your passion for rugby and sport with strong organisational, communication and administrative skills. As well as being a strong rugby coach, you will also have the ability to engage positively and build relationships with a wide range of strategic partners.
The position will be based in London as the job will involve delivery across two London Boroughs initially. Due to the nature of the job some evening and weekend work will be required. Applicants must hold a valid driving license and have access to a suitable vehicle.
Key Responsibilities
- To develop, in conjunction with the Project manager, a suitable social inclusion rugby programme for two London Boroughs.
- To organise, set up, lead and coordinate rugby sessions at identified venues, coordinating competitions and other events as appropriate. All activities should be appropriate to the needs of the target audience and be line with the Hitz strategic aims.
- To be responsible for high quality delivery of community and social inclusion sessions as agreed in the programme
- To keep accurate monitoring records for all sessions and contribute to the gathering and analysis of evaluation information for activities.
- To work in partnership with safer neighbourhood teams, youth groups, schools and other local agencies to encourage links between them to recruit and support ongoing participation and achievement by young people.
- To identify and direct young people onto relevant training and volunteering opportunities.
- To liaise with local funding agencies to ensure growth and sustainability of the programme in each borough.
- To maximise opportunities to raise awareness amongst the target audiences/boroughs of rugby activities and encourage their participation.
- To oversee any appropriate budgets ensuring spend is within budget and raising any overspend issues with the project manager at an early stage
- To produce update reports for Project Manager and funding agencies and related partners as required.
- To identify and follow up potential opportunities to develop activities in line with the strategic development of the Hitz programme.
Person Specification
Essential
· Minimum Level 2 Rugby Football Union coaching award (or ability to obtain this before October 14th).
· Current Criminal Records Bureau Check
· Experience of coaching within a school environment
· Good understanding of the sports networks and the strategy
· Detailed knowledge of current coaching and training processes appropriate to each athlete group
· A passion for sport and an understanding of wider issues related to sport, health and education
· An enthusiastic and committed individual who will 'go the extra mile' to deliver results
· Good organisation and time management skills
· Excellent communication and motivation skills
· Valid driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle
· Willingness to work flexible hours
· An ability to inspire others
Desirable
- Other NGB Level 1/Level 2 qualifications
- Degree qualified -strong academic record
- Sporting Background
- Experience coaching with a range of age groups and abilities
- Experience of working with a wide variety of partners and stakeholders; including sports clubs and national governing bodies
Please send a CV and covering letter detailing relevant experience and why you are suitable for the job to:
Richard Varney
Head of Community
Harlequin FC
Twickenham Stoop Stadium
Langhorn Drive
Twickenham
Middlesex
TW2 7SX
Email: richardv@quins.co.uk
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