POST NO: / GRADE: Stroud 3
SERVICE UNIT: Facilities & Sport Development / RESPONSIBLE TO: Sports Development Officer
The successful candidate will demonstrate that they can meet the following specifications:
Method of Assessment (MoA): A – Application, I – Interview, T – Test
ESSENTIAL / MoA / DESIRABLE / MoAQUALIFICATIONS / - 5 GCSEs A-C or equivalent
-Play work qualification / coaching award level 1 or equivalent / A
A / Child Protection training & knowledge of Child Protection Procedures
Recognised First Aid Certificate
Recognised Play work qualification level 3, teaching certificate or above.
Relevant degree / A I
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EXPERIENCE / Working with children and young people in a play work, youth work education or sport environment
Supervising other employees and/or volunteers / A
A I / Organising/leading activity programmes for children and young people
Working in an OFSTED registered facility
Working with local community members
Working with children who can exhibit challenging behaviour / A T
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SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE / Excellent interpersonal, organisational communication and reporting skills.
Able to enthuse and manage a group of children effectively, in a child-centred manner
Able to plan and record play sessions effectively
Detailed knowledge of the Out of School National Standards / I
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I T
A I / Knowledge of the Children Act 2004 and The Every Child Matters framework
Able to deliver and adapt to a range and variety of audiences and environments
Able to plan and record play sessions effectively
Understand of the value of play
Aware of how to work in an inclusive way / A I
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PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES / Self-motivated
Able to motivate and enthuse children and parents
Effective organiser / A I
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OTHER / Available to working during the school holidays
Commited to working for an employer that values diversity and equality of opportunity / A
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