Job Description
Post:
Post No:
Grade:
JE Ref:
Service Unit:
Activity Leader
various
A (scp20)
A000
Sports Development
Job Purpose:
To support the Sport and Play Development unit in delivering
a wide range of sport/play/youth engagement projects for
children and young people.
Job Status:
Casual staff
Responsible to:
Sport and Play Development Officers
Responsible for:
Volunteers
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
1.
To be responsible for the planning and delivery of activity sessions
2.
To demonstrate exceptional levels of customer care at all times
3.
To champion the Get in 2 brand and maintain good public relations
4.
To be well presented at all times, wearing the correct uniform
5.
To be aware and comply with all relevant Health and Safety Regulations
6.
To attend work punctually according to the work rotas you are given
7.
To be responsible for completing and returning all necessary forms,
including register of participants, feedback questionnaires etc
8.
To be responsible for setting up and dismantling all equipment required for
each session and ensure that it is safe for use at all times
9.
To ensure that all accidents and incidents are recorded and reported
appropriately
10.
The production of an accurate timesheet on a weekly basis for verification
by your Line Manager
11.
To attend training identified as necessary to undertake current and future
job requirements
12.
To undertake such other duties and responsibilities as are commensurate
with the salary grading of the post.
SECONDARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1.
2.
3.
4.
All Staff must adopt a high standard of customer care at all times. If a
customer requires assistance, even if this does not directly relate to your job,
make every effort to help or find someone who can.
All staff are required to help to keep the facilities well maintained by picking
up litter when you are in public areas and by reporting any faulty equipment
or any areas requiring cleaning.
Help to conserve energy by ensuring that the doors are closed and lights are
switched off in rooms not in use.
To work at any other Leisure & Recreation Services’ establishment as
required by management
To undergo further and essential training in line with the needs of the service as
deemed necessary by management
Health and Safety
Employees are required to work with their employer to ensure a working environment
which is safe and without risks to the health, safety and welfare of employees, and others
who may be affected, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act, associated
regulations and the Corporate Health and Safety Policy.
DISCLOSURE & BARING SERVICE
Appointment to this post is subject to the receipt of an enhanced Disclosure &
Barings System check.
FOOTNOTE
This Job Description summarises the major responsibilities of the post. It is not
intended to exclude other activities, nor future changes from the post holder’s
responsibilities.
Equality Act 2010
If you are a disabled applicant or an employee who has become disabled and this will
affect your ability to do any of the above duties the Council will consider making some
changes it thinks are reasonable.
Examples of changes may include providing equipment, making alterations to the
workplace or changing some parts of the Job Description.
Prepared by:
Date:
Postholder:
Date of issue:
Person Specification
Post: Activity Leader
Post No: various
Selection Criteria:
Essential/
Desirable
E/D
Means of Assessment:
Application/Interview/
Presentation/Test/
Production of Certificate
A/I/P/T/C
Qualifications
1.
A recognised Level 1 qualification in play
/ sport or child care
E
A/C
2.
A recognised 1st Aid Qualification
D
A/C
3.
Minimum Operating Standards Courses
D
A/C
4.
Other contemporary training with relevant
bodies eg NGB / Children’s Workforce
D
A/C
Experience
1.
Evidence of instruction in sport and/or
play activities
E
A/I
2.
Experience of working directly with
children and young people in a paid or
voluntary capacity
E
A/I
Skills
1.
Demonstrate excellent communication
skills
E
A/I
2.
To be able to adopt high levels of
customer care
E
A/I
3.
Ability to work unsupervised and as part
of a team
E
I
4.
Ability to plan and organise activities (eg.
Children’s games /arts and crafts / sports)
E
A/I
5.
Understanding of Health & Safety issues
relating to leisure provision
D
I
E
I
Other
1.
Demonstrate:
A positive and professional attitude
Selection Criteria:
Essential/
Desirable
E/D
Means of Assessment:
Application/Interview/
Presentation/Test/
Production of Certificate
A/I/P/T/C
2.
Willingness to continue to learn and
develop experience in all areas of Sports
& Play /Leisure
E
A/I
The Burnley Way
Burnley employees are expected to be role models the organisation’s TEAM values and
behaviours which are: Together, Enterprising, Ambitious and Meeting Customer Needs.
Our organisational leaders and managers are expected to strive to create a culture of
openness and trust, where people are led and managed in line with TEAM values acting as
role models for working collaboratively to drive efficiency and service improvements in order
to deliver the Council’s vision and objectives.
Further details are contained in the Behaviour Framework
Skills for Life
The Council is committed to up skilling its workforce. Once appointed, the postholder will
be offered the opportunity to undertake a skills assessment in literacy & numeracy. Support
will be given to employees where necessary to achieve the level 2 standard.
Activity Leader April 14