The CSO will be responsible for increasing participation in sport and physical activity across our 6 GLL leisure centres within the London Borough of Camden.
The role involves a specific focus on hard to reach target groups who have barriers to accessing sport and physical activity. These target groups in Camden include Children & Young People, Women and Girls, those with disabilities and Older Adults. The CSO will also oversee the overall development and quality delivery of specific community sports activities in Camden including –
● Establishing and delivering pathways for a range of
community individuals and groups to physical activity and Sport.
● Increasing participation in sports and physical activity with particular focus on hard to reach groups
● Developing and engaging with a wide range of local community and Camden Council partners
● Research and Planning to effectively deliver on Camden’s Shared Vision
● Facilitating and Coordinating delivery of sports and physical activity programmes to a high standard
● Marketing and communication to ensure key GLL products are developed and reach a wide audience of participants
● Reporting and Evaluating –providing a range of management information to manage and communicate performance
The role will require a mix of working in our leisure facilities in Camden and within local community settings. Working locations will vary throughout a week but will always be based in Camden. We have a no working from home policy. Examples of other Leisure Centres you will be working in -
-Swiss Cottage Leisure Centre
-Kentish Town Sports Centre
-Oasis Sports Centre
-Talacre Sports Centre
-Kings Cross Sports Centre
Some outreach work may require working outside with occasional work on weekends (approximately once every two months).
At GLL, you will be working towards a Community Sport and Health Officer Apprenticeship L3 Apprenticeship Qualification over the course of 15 months.
Desired Skills
-Excellent people skills, with the ability to talk to all levels of stakeholders -Comfortable with outreach work in hard to reach communities -Ability to work as part of a wider community sports team, whilst having specific responsibilities and workstream -Organised and able to meet deadlines as required
Personal qualities
-Friendly, Helpful and able to speak to people in a professional manner
-A keen interest in community health and wellbeing
-Knowledge/ Experience of sports coaching
-Self Motivated and able to work to deadlines
Qualifications required
n/a but a Level 2 coaching qualification would be beneficial
Future prospects
GLL prides itself on its internal Learning & Development and internal promotion levels, with Community Sports Manager being the progression route for this position
Training to be delivered
Community Sport and Health Officer Apprenticeship L3 including Functional Skills in Maths and English
As a staff owned business, we ensure all our people are paid fairly and in 2023 were awarded with Investors in People Gold status, whilst offering a range of meaningful careers and training for everyone in our local communities.
Employer
GLL - Pancras Square Leisure
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Greater London
Camden
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