PE, Sport and Physical Activity Schools Cluster Officer - Pudsey

PE, Sport and Physical Activity Schools Cluster Officer - Pudsey

The role will offer support and guidance to a group of local schools and their subject leaders. The staff member is responsible for the implementation and delivery of a bespoke inclusive offer for Physical Activity, PE and Sport that is needs led and will enable schools to embed National initiatives at a local level. The role will report to LRF Head of Community and Engagement whilst building and maintaining a strong working relationship with key personnel within their schools as their one point of contact.

Key Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate and administer the agreed local programme for Physical Activity, PE and Sport to include:
• Implement and deliver a calendar of support and events with all primary schools.
• Liaise with high school PE departments for accessing facilities and young leaders to support cluster events.
• Work with key partners to lead Competitions, Events and Festivals.
• Promote High Quality PE.
• Identification of talent and signpost to various Intervention Programmes.
• Leadership Programmes.
• CPD/ Good Practice.
• Club/ Community links and Pathways.
• Co-ordinate links to Leeds Rhinos Foundation resources and opportunities.
• Advise and support on indoor and outdoor environments.

The staff member will monitor and evaluate the impact of their work, always manage their workload effectively and ensure safeguarding through adhering to individual school/partner policies.

Additional Responsibilities

• Attend relevant meetings.
• Attend relevant CPD.
• Attend school/ LRF and Well Schools Events as and when necessary.
• Update Outlook calendar on a weekly basis.
• Update UPSHOT and other relevant data collection tools.
• Knowledge and understanding of Pupil and Sport Premium.

Skills and Qualities Required

• Deliver high quality physical activity/physical education and sport.
• Influence and facilitate change.
• Have the knowledge and understanding of how data can be used to improve outcomes.
• Work independently and as part of team, developing a collaborative way of working.
• Understand equality and diversity.
• Have excellent inter-personal skills.
• Communicate effectively.
• Challenge, motivate, engage and sustain the interest of others.
• Be a competent user of IT.
• Understand local funding streams.
• Promote partner values.
• Know and understand Local, Regional and National strategies.
• Commitment to personal CPD.

Qualifications / Experience Required

• An appropriate degree is preferred.
• Recognised National Governing Body Level 2 coaching qualification or Multi Skills Level 2.
• Safeguarding, First Aid, Enhanced DBS.
• A driving licence and access to a vehicle.