Gymnastics and Education Practitioner

£26,000 per annum / £26,000 pro rota

To deliver high-quality Gymnastics and Education sessions and intervention delivery within the primary school age group of Lancashire. Whilst delivering for Blackburn Rovers Community Trust, you will support individuals to develop their abilities to their potential and enjoy physical activity which will encourage them to sustain activity levels. Practitioners will also promote positive healthy lifestyle choices and deliver educational messages through sport. The postholder will have a responsibility to mentor teachers to help grow confidence and enhance quality of PE in schools, in order to assist schools in sustainably developing this area.

The postholder will deliver against KPI's from the Premier League Primary Stars programme and the EFL Trust Joy of Moving projects.

The role requires an individual with experience of working in a school/community setting and a good knowledge of the type of young people targeted.

To be responsible for the following:

· Planning and delivering high quality gymnastics lessons/sessions that cover a range of skills and techniques.

· Contributing to the excellence of teaching and learning and the quality assurance within the curriculum area.

· Planning and delivering of school holiday programmes that cover a range of sports and activities.

· Ensuring quality assurance procedures are followed and implemented for all schools participating.

· Promoting equal opportunities in service delivery and employment.

· Acting in accordance with BRCT's corporate objectives and policies and seeking to promote them.

· Working alongside local schools and the delivery team to prepare a range of events and competitions.

· Supporting occasional weekend delivery of activities, e.g. matchday activities.

· Overseeing, reporting and resolving any feedback and/or issues with schools to the line manager.

· Monitoring and reporting on activities using the data management system and providing relevant management information to project coordinators.

· Contributing to meeting departmental targets and service standards and outcomes.

· Attending training/CPD to develop relevant knowledge and skills.

· Proactively identifying new opportunities to add to the provisions offered by BRCT.

· Linking, where possible, school sessions to local community activities and clubs creating pathways for further development.

· Working off site in various school and community environments.

· Maintaining awareness of, and acting in accordance with, the provisions of the Health & Safety at Work Act.

· Fulfilling other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time.

Full-time - You will be expected to work a minimum of 37.5 hours per week, excluding lunch breaks. 33 days annual leave including bank holidays.

Gymnastics and Education Practitioner (1x full time or 2 x part time)

Blackburn Rovers Football Club, Ewood Park, Blackburn, BB2 4JF

Schools in surrounding Blackburn with Darwen area

Responsible To

Head of Children and Young People Services

Contractual Status

Full Time - permanent / Part-time - permanent

Closing Date

Wednesday 14th Oct

Monday 21st September

(Please be aware that this vacancy may close early if enough suitable applications are received, early application recommended)

Interview Date

W/C 19th October

(Please be aware that interviews may be earlier if enough suitable applications are received, early application recommended)