Leeds City Council Job Description
Directorate / City DevelopmentService / Sport and Active Lifestyles
Post Title: Leeds Let’s Get Active Community Activator /
GRADE:
/ C1Post(s) to which directly responsible / Leeds Let’s Get Active Project Lead
Post(s) for which directly responsible / Casual coaches/instructors
Purpose of job:To inspire, motivate and support the inactive to become active through engagement with local communities, understanding barriers to participation and working to develop opportunities to address local needs. This role will be responsible for the development, co-ordination and delivery of LLGA community physical activity opportunities which will be specifically designed to target those who are inactive and to support individuals to participate in a minimum of 30 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity per week.
Responsibilities:
1.1Support the development of LLGA physical activity projects via engagement with priority groups identified and agreed with the project lead including those living in the 10% most deprived communities within defined locality areas.
1.2To identify gaps in local area provision and develop tailored and targeted physical activity to support increased participation in physical activity of local population priority groups.
1.3Deliver physical activity and sport sessions to support increased participation in physical activity of local population priority groups.
1.4Develop links with existing community groups and utilise existing community facilities to support the provision of community physical activity opportunities.
1.5Inspire and attract new participants through engagement events, taster sessions and meetings at various times including evening and weekend work.
1.6Identify and facilitate opportunities to make LLGA physical activity programmes self-sustainable.
1.7Promote and sign post to appropriate wider physical activity and health and wellbeing programmes/services including other LLGA sessions in order to support increased physical activity and access to wider opportunities.
1.8Identify and support appropriate instructors, volunteers and/or coaches to deliver effective community physical activity programmes.
1.9Communicate effectively in formal and informal situations with a range of partners and participants by a variety of means.
1.10Develop and support the use of online forums and groups through social media and mobile technology to support community participants to engage and build connections in order to support retention and on-going participation in physical activity.
1.11Assist with the development of marketing and promotional materials appropriate to the individuals/groups worked with.
1.12Ensure appropriate administrative tasks are carried out for all projects as required to effectively monitor, evaluate and deliver sports and activity programmes.
1.13Provide reports and presentations as required on the development of the projects.
1.14Manage a small budget to effectively deliver the community programme, primarily staffing and venue hire.
1.15Travel to venues within Leeds areas to meet the needs of the organisation.
1.16Assist in the identification and undertaking of his/her own training and development requirements in accordance with the appropriate organisation employee development scheme.
1.17To undertake any other duties which may be assigned from time to time and that are commensurate with the grade of the post.
1.18To undertake the accountabilities of the post in accordance with council policies including the Equal Opportunities and Health & Safety policies.
Relationships
The post holder will be required to work closely with the staff from the Sports Service, Council Departments, Elected Members, volunteers, members of the public and other relevant organisations.
Physical Conditions
The post will be based at Leeds – John Charles Centre for SportLeeds City Council operates a non-smoking policy.
Economic conditions
Grade: / C1
Annual Leave: / 24 days per annum rising to 29 days per annum after 5 years continuous local government service, plus 8 statutory holidays (pro rata for part time working.)
Hours: / 37 hours per week
Flexitime: / Eligible to participate in flexi-time scheme
Conditions of Service: / NJC Conditions apply
Prospects
Promotion
Whilst there is no automatic progression to any more senior posts, opportunities do exist for advancement and promotion, dependent upon normal staff movements and on the capabilities of the individual post holder.
Training
The Sports Service encourages training both “in-house” and external to meet the needs of the individual and of the Department.
QUALIFICATIONS
Educated to degree level or equivalent, or the experience and ability to work at this level (desirable).
UKCC Level 2 qualifications or equivalent physical activity instructor qualifications (various).
Job Description Prepared / Reviewed by:
Beth Sutcliffe / Date: / 21/11/2016
Job Description Approved by:
Sue Haigh / Date: / 21/11/2016
EMPLOYEE SPECIFICATION:
Detailed below are the types of skills, experience and knowledge that are required of applicants applying for the post. The ‘Essential Requirements’ indicate the minimum requirements, and applicants lacking these attributes will not be considered for the post. The points detailed under ‘Desirable Requirements’ are additional attributes to enable the applicant to perform the position more effectively or with little or no training. They are not essential, but may be used to distinguish between acceptable candidates.
SKILLS /Ess
/Des
/MOA
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with people at all levels and build relationships with a wide range of groups and partners. / X / A/IAbility to lead and motivate others / X / A/I
Ability to support and coach individuals and groups to engage in physical activity / X
Demonstrate passion and enthusiasm for the role of physical activity and community engagement in improving health outcomes / X / A/I
The ability to develop and deliver a variety of physical activity sessions for groups which are adapted to meet the needs of the individuals taking part. / X
Be able to work efficiently on own initiative, under pressure and maintain a high standard of work / X / A/I
Good written and oral skills / X / A/I
Computer literate in a variety of software packages / X / A/I
KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS
/ Ess / Des / MOAEducated to degree level or equivalent, or the experience and ability to work at this level / X / A/C
UKCC Level 2 qualifications or equivalent physical activity instructor qualifications (various) / X / A/C
An understanding of the benefits to the inactive of increasing physical activity levels / X / A/I
An understanding of health inequalities / X / A/I
An understanding of community development work / X
EXPERIENCE / Ess / Des / MOA
Experience of physical activity and/or community development in a public, private or voluntary capacity. / X / A/I
Experience of effectively deliveringsport or physical activity sessionswith groups. / X / A/I
Experience of successfully engaging with local communities and specific target groups. / X / A/I
Experience in creating and maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders, partners and customers e.g. community groups, clubs, religious settings / X / A/I
Experience of project coordination. / X / A/I
Experience in event organisation. / X / A/I
Experience of recruiting and managing instructors and/or volunteers. / X / A/I
Experience of effectively monitoring and reporting on projects with clear outcomes and timeframes. / X / A/I
Experience of promoting and marketing sport or physical activity opportunities to inactive participants. / X / A/I
BEHAVIOURAL AND OTHER RELATED CHARACTERISTICS / Ess / Des / MOA
Must be able and willing to work unsocial hours including evenings and occasional weekends / X / A/I
Current full driving licence or ability to travel around Leeds effectively / X / A/I
Subscribe to the values of Leeds City Council / X / A/I
Willing to abide by the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy in the duties of the post, and as an employee of the Council. / X / I
Willing to carry out all duties having regard to an employee’s responsibility under the Council’s Health and Safety Policies / X / I
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT(MOA) / A =Application Form
T = Test
I = Interview
C = Certificate
Job Risk Analysis
Recruiting Employer / Leeds City CouncilDepartment and Section / City Development – Sport and Active Lifestyles
Post/Job Title / Leeds Lets Get Active Community Activator
Description of main activities the applicant would be required to undertake / To inspire, motivate and support the inactive to become active through engagement with local communities, understanding barriers to participation and working to develop opportunities to address local needs.
This role will be responsible for the development, co-ordination and delivery of LLGA community physical activity opportunities which will be specifically designed to target those who are inactive and to support individuals to participate in a minimum of 30 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity per week.
Hours/work pattern / 37 hours per week
If the work contains any of these elements it is defined as a PART A ROLE
Work element / YES / NOWork at heights (e.g. over 2m ) / x
Work in excessively noisy environments. / x
Work in unusual environmental conditions, e.g. confined spaces (where the air does not flow free and fresh or where there may be a build up of gases, vapours or fumes or the need for the use of breathing apparatus) / x
Use of tools and equipment associated with hand-arm or whole-body vibration. / x
Driving LeedsCity Council Vehicles. / x
Transporting others (i.e. only those driving HGV’s over 7.5 tonnes, PCV’s, minibuses (e.g. requiring MIDAS qualification/DVLA Gp 2) and anyone transporting, as part of their normal duties, more than 3 persons / x
Contact with hazardous substances identified as requiring regular health surveillance under COSHH n.b. this includes infectious agents eg from bodily fluids, or zoonoses. / x
Prolonged or frequent exposure to machine generated wood dust, or other heavy or excessive concentrations of mineral dust. / x
Work with lead or lead-based products. / x
Work with, or regularly in, environments where there is likely to be, asbestos containing materials. / x
Where the role requires an employee to be immunized. / x
Fieldwork or work in extreme conditions e.g. involving excessive heat, cold, frequently walking long distances over rough terrain in all weather conditions; / x
Any other occupational hazards/comments relevant to this post (state): / x
All other roles are defined as Part B. Please indicate if the work involves any of these elements.
Work element / YES / NOFace to face contact with the public/service users / x
Working in isolation/lone working / x
Work with electrical wiring / x
Work where there may be occupational exposure to bodily fluids (all reasonable control measures will have been identified and implemented). N.B. if the risk assessment identifies that immunization is required, this should be classed as a Part A role. / x
Work that may bring the employee into contact with rodents or other animals or livestock N.B. if the risk assessment identifies that immunisation is required, this should be classed as a Part A role. / x
Manual handling/moving and handling (i.e. other than routine office lifting and carrying). / x
Working with vulnerable service users. / x
Work with repetitive movements or forced posture. / x
Work as a regular display screen user. / x
Work involves the preparation or handling of unwrapped foods, to be consumed without further cooking e.g. sandwich preparation. / x
General office-based activities. / x
Driving own vehicle on Council business. - potential / x
Any other occupational hazards/comments relevant to this post (state): / x
N.B. Appropriate control measures for these identified hazards will have been identified and implemented.
This has been classified as a Part B role