Move More Coordinators

Derbyshire Dales District Council

Derbyshire Dales District Council are recruiting two new Move More Coordinators to join our team and deliver our new Move More Derbyshire Dales Strategy which is currently in co-production. The 2 roles are part time and will deliver a variety of physical activities across the Derbyshire Dales. This position will include weekend and evening delivery when required.

Contract 1: Starts Immediately to 31st March 2029
Contract 2: Starts 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029

The Move More Coordinators 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.

Katie Burns 01629 761 389 (katie.burns@derbyshiredales.gov.uk)

Location

DE4 3NN

Salary

25,989 – 27,254pa / pro rata Grade 5: (SCP 6 – 9) £25,989 – £27,254 per annum, pro rata

Hours

Part-time

Contract

Permanent

Placed on

Wed 21st January, 2026

Closes

27/01/2026

Sport / Activity

Multi-Activity

Job Reference

JOB/25/03875

Interview Date

05/02/2026

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