FULL TIME ACTIVE SCHOOLS CO-ORDINATOR - Perth & Kinross

FULL TIME ACTIVE SCHOOLS CO-ORDINATOR

37 hours per week (22.2 hrs Bertha Park & 14.8 hrs Riverside PS)

£33,151

Maternity Cover - 37 hrs initially, reducing to 22.2 hrs from October 2024

Live Active Leisure in partnership with sportscotland, are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual for the above post which will be based at Bertha Park HS 3 days per week, and Riverside PS 2 days per week.

Sportscotland is committed to investing in the Active Schools Network and its fundamental aim of providing more and higher quality opportunities for children and young people to take part in sport and physical activity before school, during lunchtime and after school, and to develop effective pathways between schools and sports clubs in the local community.

This is a key appointment to support current and develop new opportunities to increase the number and diversity of primary and secondary school aged pupils that participate regularly in regular, frequent, safe and fun sport and physical activity.

You should be degree qualified or equivalent. Able to clearly demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the aims of the Active Schools Network. Have extensive experience of engaging with children and young people through sport and physical activity in education, sport, health, community, leisure and/or recreation industries, and of managing and working with volunteers. Have excellent communication skills. A full current driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

You must be an existing member of the PVG scheme.

Closing Date: 11 February 2024

Interviews: w/c 19 February 2024