Move More Coordinator

Derbyshire Dales District Council

Derbyshire Dales District Council are recruiting a new Move More Coordinators to join our team and deliver our new Move More Derbyshire Dales Strategy which is currently in co-production. The role is part time and will deliver a variety of physical activities across the Derbyshire Dales.

The position is permanent but subject to receiving external funding. This job is 22.2hrs per week / 3 days per week.

The Move More Coordinator will deliver sports and activities to all ages and abilities. Targeting different groups from the inactive, people with long term conditions or disabilities, women and girls, youth diversionary, events and festivals, and sports specific programmes e.g. Tennis & Pickleball.

We’re looking for great communication skills, lots of energy and a proactive leadership style that will positively enhance people’s experience of sport and physical activity. We are looking for self-motivated and dedicated individuals, passionate about sport and physical activity and their ability to engage people across all ages. We welcome applications from those who thrive on new challenges and the opportunity to make change, while demonstrating empathy and understanding of challenges and barriers to participation.

The successful candidate should hold a Level 2 National Governing Body coaching certificate and be capable to lead sessions independently.

The successful candidates will have knowledge and experience of creating and delivering engaging activity sessions and working collaboratively with partners. You will need to be bold and innovative, have excellent organisational, communication and partnership working skills.

This position is based in the Sports Development section of the Community Development department in the District Council Offices, Matlock. However, the majority of the work will be out in the community.

For further information about the role please e-mail/ call Community Development Manager rebecca.cummins@derbyshiredales.gov.uk Tel: 01629 761 385

Location

DE4 3NN

Salary

£25,989 – £27,254 per annum (pro rata £15,593.40 – £16,252.40)

Hours

Part-time

Contract

Permanent

Placed on

Fri 21st August, 2026

Closes

13/09/2026

Sport / Activity

Multi-Activity

Job Reference

JOB/26/02630

Interview Date

21/09/2026