Be Active Coordinator

This Be Active Coordinator post at Havant and South Downs College delivers health, sport and fitness activity for 16-19 year old students. The core is building the Be Active and Be Healthy strands of the Elevate programme, running sports clubs and team fixtures, and linking students with local sporting partners. The post is part-time, 16 hours a week for 40 weeks a year. Candidates need NGB coaching qualifications in more than one sport and their own vehicle with a full licence.

What the job involves

• Build and develop the Be Active and Be Healthy programmes within the Elevate programme, as directed by the Be Active Lead or Head of Faculty
• Develop, promote, organise and supervise sport and physical exercise clubs and societies on campus
• Develop, promote, organise and supervise team sports, fixtures and training or coaching on campus
• Develop personal development opportunities in health, sport and fitness for all students
• Increase and record participation in Be Active extracurricular sport, exercise and fitness activities and clubs for 16-19 year old students
• Work with Elevate programme leads and mentors to integrate Be Active and Be Healthy with the wider Elevate programme
• Act as the college's link with county sports partnerships, national governing bodies and community sports networks
• Work with key local sporting partners to signpost young people into community sport
• Work with the Head of Faculty, Sports and Public Services to promote and increase student engagement with sport and fitness

What’s required

Qualifications

• Vocational qualification in sport and leisure, or commercial training qualifications
• NGB coaching qualification in more than one relevant sport
• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above, or equivalent

Experience

• Experience of planning and leading progressive coaching sessions that build sustainable community participation

Checks & eligibility

• Access to own vehicle and full driving licence