At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and oversee sport programmes, managing coaches and expanding services.
- Company: North Lanarkshire Council, committed to community and sports development.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 27 days leave, flexible working, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Temporary role until March 2027 with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in sports development and inspire future athletes.
- Qualifications: HND or Degree in sports discipline and experience in sports development.
The predicted salary is between 36145 - 42115 £ per year.
This vacancy is internal and open to applications from employees of North Lanarkshire Council and Associated Employers only. Please log into your MySelf account for further instructions on how to apply as an internal candidate.
£36,145 - £42,115 35 hours per week
Reporting to the Senior Sport Development & Participation Officer, you will lead and oversee the sport specific and multi-sport programmes, which will also include the sport specific and multi-sports holiday programme and manage all part time and casual coaches within the Sport Development section. Part of this remit will be to act as a role model to the coaching staff and drive the Sport Development section forward by continually expanding programmes and growing the service of Sport Development.
You will have extended experience of sports development at a local and regional level with the ability to attract events to North Lanarkshire at all levels. You will hold a HND, Degree or equivalent in a sports related discipline and extensive experience in delivering sports development programmes and initiatives. You will also have an excellent knowledge and understanding of all aspects of sports development across a number of disciplines.
As a requirement of these posts, the successful candidates must obtain Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) membership through Disclosure Scotland. This post will be temporary until March 2027.
North Lanarkshire Council are Happy to Talk Flexible Working, we operate a Smarter Working Policy.
We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.
North Lanarkshire Council is committed to KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care, you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.
The Plan for North Lanarkshire is to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. The Council recognises that work is an important part of adult life and is critical to our wellbeing and shaping how we live.
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Sports Development & Participation Officer (Temporary) - REQ06227 - 476923 in Blackwood employer: North Lanarkshire Council
North Lanarkshire Council is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its employees. With a comprehensive benefits package including 27 days of annual leave, flexible working options, and extensive learning opportunities through LearnNL, we foster a supportive work culture that encourages personal and professional growth. Join us in making a positive impact on the community while enjoying a fulfilling career in sports development.
