Foundation of Light
TBC
Full-time

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Sports Development Officer
TBC
Football in the Community Manager (Education)
N/A
35 hours a week
Tutors, Teachers, Officers and Coaches

1.  Work  across  the  Primary  and  Secondary  programmes  to
plan  and  deliver  effective  Physical  Education  and  Sports
Coaching  sessions  across  a  range  of  settings,  including
schools, Beacon of Light and outreach sites.

2.  Deliver  sport  and  football  sessions  in  evenings  and

weekends.

1.  Work  across  the  Primary  and  Secondary  programmes  to  plan  and  deliver  effective
Physical Education and Sports Coaching sessions across a range of school settings,
the Beacon of Light and at outreach sites.

•  Deliver high quality PE sessions in line with education curriculum and best practice in

school PE.

•  Deliver classroom
•  Deliver Ofsted good/outstanding sessions.
•  Develop and deliver high quality PE, sport and football sessions, which are creative,

and resources that compliment delivery.

•  Deliver a high-quality service securing further bookings.
•  Develop effective relationships with schools.
•  Carry out pre and post learner assessments throughout each course.
•  Motivate and encourage learners, seeking additional support from outside agencies

if required.

•  Work  closely  with  the  rest  of  the  team  to  ensure  delivery  is  of  a  consistent  high

standard.

•  Incorporate Primary Stars Values into school delivery to meet funding requirements.
•  Identify PR opportunities and case studies.
•  Ensure that admin tasks are up to date.
•  Attend relevant CPD courses as required.
•  Liaise with Safeguarding and Welfare Manager as appropriate.
•  Complete all necessary reporting including safeguarding, incident, accident and near

miss reports

•  Build networks with likeminded agencies.

2.  Deliver sport and football sessions in evenings and weekends.

•  Deliver holiday, evening and weekend sport and football sessions as required by the

timetable.

•  Ensure that admin tasks are up to date.
•  Attend relevant CPD courses as required.
•  Ensure all necessary FA coaching mandatory requirements are met.
•  Liaise with Safeguarding and Welfare Manager as appropriate.
•  Complete  all  necessary  reporting  including  safeguarding,  incident,  accident  and

near miss reports

Other duties:

You will be required to undertake other duties from time to time as required.

Any potential permanent changes to your role will be discussed, and agreement reached
prior  to  being  undertaken.  You  will  be  notified  of  any  permanent  change  in  writing.    In
addition to your normal duties, you may be required to undertake additional or other duties
as necessary to meet the needs of the Foundation of Light.

Staff are required to work with volunteers in a way of mutual respect and commitment to
organisational  goals  and  objectives.  This  includes  staff  who  do  not  directly  supervise
volunteers but may engage with them within the organisation.

Behaviour and professional expectations:

•  Maintain working practices in line with Foundation of Light Equality and Diversity,
Health and Safety and Safeguarding policies, self-awareness of own responsibility
in these areas

•  Embed EDI in all aspects of work
•  Assist in data collection and analysis providing accurate management information

systems for data led decisions

•  Ensure regulatory and legislative requirements are met at all times
•  Conduct  should  reflect  the  Staff  Behaviour  Policy  (Code  of  Conduct);  uphold

Foundation core values (as shown below) at all times

•  Maintain the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality.
•  Attend internal working groups as required.
•  Ensure all mandatory training requirements are achieved and kept up-to-date.
•  Attend CPD sessions as required to maintain knowledge and skills for the role.
•  Build strong internal relationships
•  Work in collaboration with colleagues to achieve the end goal
•  Ensure positive organisational messages and culture are maintained
•  Contribute to good housekeeping across all Foundation sites and equipment
•  Follow the laid down policies and procedures at all times.
•  Complete  all  required reporting  including  safeguarding, GDPR,  Incident, Accident

and Near-Miss forms.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement:
The Foundation of Light (FOL) promotes Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and challenges all forms
of discrimination through its internal operations and in the delivery of its services in accordance
with and commitment to the 2010 Equality Act. The FOL protects the rights of individuals and
advances equality of opportunity for all.  It demonstrates the FOL’s commitment to continuous
improvement in EDI to create meaningful and sustainable change.

Safeguarding Statement
We expect all staff, volunteers and partners to share our commitment to maintaining a culture of
vigilance,  and  believe  that  all  staff,  volunteers  and  partners  have  a  responsibility  to  report  any
concerns about the welfare of any child, young person or adult at risk.

Foundation of Light Values:
Innovative, Passionate, Excellence, Collaborative, Integrity, Agile.

  PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

Requirement

Essential
(E) or
Desirable
(D)

How Assessed
(CV/Application,
Interview,
Observation)

Skills and Abilities:

Coaching
Communication, oral and written
Planning and control
Teamwork
Work on own initiative
Conflict handling and resolution
Creativity and imagination relevant to the workplace
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines

Personal Attributes:

Self-motivated, able to use own initiative, confident and
persistent
Commitment to the Foundation of Light’s objectives and
values
Positive and enthusiastic
Punctual and reliable
Commitment to personal and professional development
High aspirations and highest possible standards for young
people
Non-judgemental, open-minded attitude
Flexibility in working, and positive approach to change
Able to work in the evenings and at weekends if required
Employs a creative and imaginative approach to working
Access to good internet at home, and a space to work
effectively from home if required
Current driving licence

Knowledge and Understanding:

Safeguarding
Premier League Primary Stars
Inspires programme

Understanding:

How to plan an outstanding session
National Curriculum (PE)
Delivery of exceptional customer service
Understanding of age, levels, and abilities to meet
appropriate needs of participants.

Experience:

Working with young people in a school/community setting
Administration

Qualifications (or equivalent):

Driving License
FA coaching Level 2 or NGB Level 2 equivalent
First Aid
GCSE Mathematics and English grade C or above
Competent in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel,
Outlook)

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