{"id":11182,"date":"2016-06-27T08:00:19","date_gmt":"2016-06-27T08:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.uk.newjobvacancies.org\/?p=11182"},"modified":"2016-06-27T08:00:19","modified_gmt":"2016-06-27T08:00:19","slug":"education-project-officer-saracens-sport-foundation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uk.newjobvacancies.org\/education-teaching-jobs\/education-project-officer-saracens-sport-foundation\/","title":{"rendered":"Education Project Officer &#8211; Saracens Sport Foundation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"pxwhx6780506c8b9c0\" ><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5811055133939296\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"8669520966\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n.pxwhx6780506c8b9c0 {\r\nmargin: 5px; padding: 0px;\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 1201px) {\r\n.pxwhx6780506c8b9c0 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 993px) and (max-width: 1200px) {\r\n.pxwhx6780506c8b9c0 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 992px) {\r\n.pxwhx6780506c8b9c0 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 768px) {\r\n.pxwhx6780506c8b9c0 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {\r\n.pxwhx6780506c8b9c0 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<p><strong>Job Description<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Saracens Sport Foundation is a registered charity which exists to enhance the lives of children and young people through sport. It achieves this through the delivery of high quality and innovative programmes that promote the benefits of sport, physical activity and healthy lifestyles. The Sport Foundation delivers its work in partnership with key local statutory agencies including County Sports Partnerships, Health and Wellbeing Boards, Youth Offending Teams, Schools, and the local community.<\/p>\n<p>The Saracens Sport Foundation has developed one of the most effective Sports Community Development Programmes across the country, most recently being nominated for the Beyond Sport Awards 2015. As part of our ongoing development we have an exciting opportunity to develop a successful sport for social change programme in our community.<\/p>\n<p>Saracens Sport Foundation is looking for a passionate and inspiring individual who has:<br \/>\n\u2022 A proven ability to empathise and engage challenging young people and develop a controlled environment for their development.<br \/>\n\u2022 Use outreach sport as a positive activity to engage hard to reach\/NEET young people.<br \/>\n\u2022 Create a structured programme of accredited qualifications, work based learning and vocational training, with the end outcome of increasing life chances through employability and education.<br \/>\n\u2022 A passion for rugby and sport with strong organisational, communication and administrative skills. Those with a background in education or youth work will be considered.<br \/>\n\u2022 Ability to build relationships with both challenging young people to provide positive progressions for our beneficiaries.<br \/>\n\u2022 An in-depth understanding on the specific needs and challenges for young people in Barnet.<\/p>\n<p>The position will be based in Barnet at Allianz Park and will involve engagement in surrounding Boroughs. Due to the nature of the job some evening and weekend work will be required.<\/p>\n<p>Key Responsibilities<br \/>\n\u2022 To develop and manage, in conjunction with the Senior Sports Development Manager, a suitable programme to engage young people in accredited learning and work opportunities with rugby at its core<br \/>\n\u2022 To work in partnership with a dedicated training provider to provide young people with access to functional skills, foundation learning courses and overall management of the relationship.<br \/>\n\u2022 To work with safer neighbourhood teams, youth groups, schools and other local agencies to encourage links between them to recruit and support ongoing participation and achievement by young people.<br \/>\n\u2022 To identify and direct young people onto relevant education, training, volunteering opportunities and onto work placements and apprenticeships as a part of their positive progression.<br \/>\n\u2022 To organise, set up, lead and coordinate outreach rugby and sport sessions at identified venues, coordinating competitions and other events as appropriate. All activities should be appropriate to the needs of the target audience and be line with the Hitz strategic aims.<br \/>\n\u2022 To be responsible for high quality delivery of community and social inclusion sessions as agreed in the programme<br \/>\n\u2022 To keep accurate monitoring records for all sessions and contribute to the gathering and analysis of evaluation information for activities and individuals within those activities.<br \/>\n\u2022 To liaise with local funding agencies to ensure growth and sustainability of the programme.<br \/>\n\u2022 To maximise opportunities to raise awareness amongst the target audiences and the surrounding areas of rugby activities and encourage their participation.<br \/>\n\u2022 To oversee any appropriate budgets ensuring spend is within budget and raising any overspend issues with the Senior Sports Development Manager at an early stage.<br \/>\n\u2022 To produce update reports for Senior Sports Development Manager, funding agencies and related partners as required.<br \/>\n\u2022 To identify and follow up potential opportunities to develop activities in line with the strategic development of the Hitz programme and the wider Inclusion strategy.<\/p><div class=\"qmupj6780506c8ba00\" ><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5811055133939296\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"8669520966\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n.qmupj6780506c8ba00 {\r\nmargin: 5px; padding: 0px;\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 1201px) {\r\n.qmupj6780506c8ba00 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 993px) and (max-width: 1200px) {\r\n.qmupj6780506c8ba00 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 992px) {\r\n.qmupj6780506c8ba00 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 768px) {\r\n.qmupj6780506c8ba00 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {\r\n.qmupj6780506c8ba00 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\n<p>Person Specification<br \/>\nEssential<br \/>\n\u2022 NGB Level 1\/2 Coaching qualification<br \/>\n\u2022 Current Criminal Records Bureau Check<br \/>\n\u2022 Background in youth work, education, teaching and\/or coaching<br \/>\n\u2022 Experience working with a diverse range of age groups, demographics and abilities within a variety of environments<br \/>\n\u2022 Experience of working with a wide variety of partners and stakeholders<br \/>\n\u2022 Good understanding of the barriers to participation and achievement in the local area<br \/>\n\u2022 Understanding of developing a programme strategy and completing funding applications<br \/>\n\u2022 A passion for sport and an understanding of wider issues related to sport, health and education<br \/>\n\u2022 An enthusiastic and committed individual who will \u2018go the extra mile\u2019 to deliver results<br \/>\n\u2022 Good organisation and time management skills<br \/>\n\u2022 Excellent communication and motivation skills<br \/>\n\u2022 Valid driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle<br \/>\n\u2022 Willingness to work flexible hours<br \/>\n\u2022 An ability to inspire others<\/p>\n<p>Desirable<br \/>\n\u2022 Level 2 Rugby Football Union coaching award<br \/>\n\u2022 Detailed knowledge of current coaching and training processes and how to adapt and target participants according to ability<br \/>\n\u2022 Degree qualified \u2013strong academic record<br \/>\n\u2022 Experience of working in an educational setting with knowledge of assessment and monitoring and evaluation<br \/>\n\u2022 Sporting Background<\/p>\n<p>Start Date: w\/c 15th August<\/p>\n<p>How to apply<br \/>\nPlease send a CV and a cover letter to owaindavies@saracens.net. 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