Bassetlaw District Council

PART TIME SPORTS PROJECT OFFICER

Fixed Term Contract Until December 2010.

Community Prosperity

Scale 5 (30 hours per week) (£18,907 - £20,736 per annum pro rata)

An excellent opportunity has arisen through the securing of European Social Fund monies. The additional funding will see the extension of the existing A Sporting Chance project’s work with 14 -19 year olds until December 2010, aimed at tackling youth disaffection through sports participation and leadership programmes leading to volunteering, work placements and in some instances paid employment.

Do you have:

Ø At least two years experience of working with socially excluded young people in a leisure related setting

Ø Hold relevant coaching qualifications and have a keen interest in sport and recreation

Ø Experience of working with or within Further Education and a knowledge of issues surrounding youth disaffection and social inclusion

Ø Good communication skills, both written and verbal, competent IT skills and a full driving licence are also necessary

Ø Experience of working in a supervising role

The benefits of the post include flexible working hours, a minimum of 24 days holiday, training & development and a range of other excellent benefits you would expect from a leading employer, including final salary pension scheme.

To find out more and apply online visit www.bassetlaw.gov.uk or www.jobsgopublic.com, telephone (01909)534138 or text your name, address and the post title to 07786200844.

For an informal discussion on the post or project please contact either Chris Dukes on 01909 534522 or Tony Wright on 01909 534338

CLOSING DATE: 10 am Monday 15^th September 2008.

INTERVIEW DATE: Week Commencing 29^th September 2008.