Assistant Active Schools Co-ordinator

Overview

Fife Council is holding a Fife Council jobs fair on the 30th of October from 10am - 2pm at the Glen Pavilion, Dunfermline. Fife Council will be on hand to talk about the vacancies Fife Council have on offer and what it's like to work with the council. There will also be a chance to get support from Fife Council's job clubs and employability teams and can offer help with the online application process. Please pop along on the day to find out more.

Proposed Interview Date

31 October & 1 November 2024

Contract Type

Temporary (Until 27 June 2025)

Salary

FC6 £29,508.69 - £32,437.03 (Pro-Rata)

Working Pattern

18 Hours per week

Supporting Statement

As part of your application, you must provide Fife Council with a Supporting Statement which outlines how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV.

Job Details

Fife council in partnership with sport Scotland and through the Workforce Youth Investment programme is looking to recruit an Assistant Active Schools Co-ordinator within the Active Schools team, Education.

Fife Council is committed to creating employment and training opportunities for the young people of Fife. This post is part of that commitment and is funded through the Workforce Youth Investment programme. It is restricted to applicants who live in Fife and are aged between 16 and 24 by the specified start date.

The Role

The role will include:

• Preparing and leading a series of appropriate lesson plans, providing clear instructions and demonstrations.
• Providing opportunities for all children to participate in sport and physical activity.
• Identifying and developing an understanding of the needs of children and young people in relation to sport.
• Building links with partner agencies and the local community.
• Support Active Schools Coordinators in building a sustainable volunteer network.
• Measuring and reporting the impact of Active Schools through data collection and evaluation.

The Person

You will be educated to SCQF level 9, which includes a degree or equivalent, in a relevant discipline or have experience of working with children in an education, sport, health, leisure and/or recreation environment.

Experience in delivering projects in these areas is essential, demonstrating the ability to facilitate high-standard sessions.

Good organization, interpersonal and communication skills are required, with the ability to work both individually and as part of a team.

Before confirming your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland.

Further Information

• Role Profile: Review the role profile when preparing your supporting statement.
• How Fife Council Work Matters: Employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace.
• Employee Benefits: Access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services.