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POST TITLE: / Qualified / UnqualifiedStreet DanceLeaders (Fixed Term Contract)
SALARY: / Qualified (Scale 3 SCP 17) £8.80 per hour
Unqualified (Scale 2 SCP 13) £8.08 per hour
HOURS: / Various – As detailed
POST NO: / 0753/SDU
Wigan Sports Development Unit is seeking highly motivated Dance Enthusiaststo join its highly successful team of Managers, Officers, Coaches and Volunteers.
The Team delivers a boroughwide service during the day, evening and weekends and is currently recruiting for the following projects:-
  • 10 week evening programme (2-10hrs per week) starting w/c 25th June to address anti social behaviour and encourage young people aged 8-19 to participate in a diverse range of sporting and dance opportunities.
  • 6 week programme (37hrs per week) starting 23rd July delivering a range of different sport and dance sessions in leisure centres during school holidays for 8-14 year olds.
  • 6-10 week programme (2-10hrs per week) delivering multi sports projects in partnership with Wigan Council Youth Services to deliver a range of positive activities for young people aged 14+ on Friday and Saturday evenings. Start date not determined.
  • Upto 48 weeks programme (2-3hrs per week) delivering adult programmes to engage participants aged 16+ back into sport. Immediate start.
You will have:
  • A passion for dance
  • Dance qualifications desirable but not essential as the skills, understanding and confidence to become qualified Street Dance/ Street Cheer teachers in the community will be provided
  • A passion for developing activities in local neighbourhoods
  • Experience of working with young people and adults
  • Access to a car or the ability to travel independently around the Wigan borough
  • Youth Work experience
The posts are subject to an enhanced level disclosure check.
To apply please visit our website
Please note priority will be given to Redeployees
CLOSING DATE: / Friday 11th May 2012 5pm