Regional Performance & Development Coordinator (Sheffield)
As part of the modernisation of the sport of athletics in readiness for Olympic success, England Athletics has been formed into nine regions including Yorkshire and Humberside. The region contains a small professional regional team, which under the Regional Manager works with the Regional Council to deliver the Regional Development Plan for the region.
Regional Performance & Development Coordinator
Yorkshire and Humberside Region – Sheffield Based
£21,000 to £29,000 per annum, plus company car
To implement this plan, the Yorkshire & Humberside region requires a Performance & Development Coordinator (PDC) to provide effective support and liaison with local clubs, sporting bodies & education establishments to enable the delivery and development of athletics programmes & initiatives throughout the region. The PDC will also co-ordinate key regional development initiatives and be able to monitor & evaluate their success.
The successful candidate for the post will need to demonstrate a proven track record within sport, along with being a good negotiator capable of working with a range of key partners and stakeholders. To be successful, the PDC will communicate with and motivate key professionals and a much larger team of volunteers. In order to liaise with the voluntary sector the role does require a commitment to occasional evening and week-end work. Mobility within the region will be essential, as will a demonstrated record of successful sports development work and/or a background in the sport as a volunteer or paid professional.
Knowledge of athletics (development and performance) will be a positive advantage within the role and a real enthusiasm for an athlete-centred approach will be essential. The ability to meet deadlines and achieve targets will be an absolute key to success.
In the first instance copies of CVs and letters of application are to be e-mail to: scorpioconcepts@aol.com FAO: Philippa Wright, HR Manager, you will be then sent an application form for completion.
The closing date for applications is Friday 2nd May 2008 and the interviews will be held week commencing 26th May 2008, in the Sheffield area. If you have any questions please e-mail Philippa Wright as detailed above or call 07904 387192