Job Description
To lead and manage the successful delivery of the StreetGames Tennis Programme (SERVES) working in partnership with the LTA. To support SERVES delivery partners to retain, develop and enhance their tennis delivery, including using SERVES as a tool for social change. To identify and support new organisations in the StreetGames Network to deliver a community tennis offer in order to scale up the programme across England. To broker relationships with other tennis providers to join up opportunities for young people to play tennis in their local community. All with an aim of increasing tennis participation by young people from disadvantaged communities.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Lead and manage the element of the SERVES programme that is delivered by StreetGames in conjunction with Network partners
2. Manage, organise and co-ordinate all aspects of StreetGames SERVES Programme delivery working with the Intervention Development Team and SERVES Area Leads.
3. Provide support to SERVES delivery partners through regular communication, project visits, facilitating training and provision of information and advice
4. Maintain records and evaluate performance of the Serves projects, sharing information with the LTA at regular intervals.
5. Support the delivery of new SERVES pilot participation programmes including community tennis festivals and SERVES for Girls tennis through the StreetGames network and encourage projects to take part in the SERVES social change programme
6. Work with the Knowledge and Insight Team to ensure good practice is recorded and disseminated to the LTA and wider StreetGames Network and partners
7. Work with the StreetGames workforce development team and LTA to design CPD training opportunities for LTA regional and National
8. Carry out qualitative data collection and analysis to provide insight and learning to be shared with the LTA and other tennis partners.
9. Produce reports and briefing notes on progress with tennis projects
10. Work collaboratively across the organisation in keeping with the StreetGames culture and values.
11. Represent StreetGames on the SERVES National Steering Group
GENERAL DUTIES
1. To adhere to existing working practices, methods, procedures, undertake relevant training and development activities and to respond positively to new and alternative systems.
2. It will be necessary to work with information technology and associated systems in accordance with StreetGames policies.
3. To co-operate with StreetGames in complying with relevant health and safety legislation, policies and procedures in the performance of the duties of the post.
4. To carry out the duties and responsibilities of the post in compliance with the StreetGames equity and safeguarding policies
5. To maintain confidentiality and observe data protection and associated guidelines.
SCOPE OF JOB (Budgetary/Resource control, Impact)
This post will have no line management and limited budget management responsibility.
How to apply
Application Process
To apply, please go to:
https://www.streetgames.org/Pages/Category/join-our-team and download the application form and job description.
Please send your completed application to jobs@streetgames.org using the subject ‘SERVES Programme Manager’