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Accrington Stanley is looking to recruit a Goalkeeper Coach to work with the Under 9-16 Goalkeepers. The role includes overseeing the working with the Lead Goalkeeper Coach to deliver an age specific programme to the Under 9-16 goalkeepers.  Ensuring each goalkeeper in the U9-16 groups has an Individual Learning Plan that is monitored and periodically reviewed. Assisting the Head of Coaching and Operations Administrator in developing and delivering the ILPs for these players. Working as part of a multi disciplinary team to player development as per the Academy Performance Plan.  Being fully understanding of the PMA System, ensuring all player records, session planning and administration is completed in an accurate and timely manner.  To enforce the Player and Parent Code of Conduct.  The job holder may also be required to carry out other duties assigned by the Academy Manager or Head of Coaching as may be time to time reasonably required. QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES The successful candidate will require the following Qualifications:  UEFA B Coaching Licence; UEFA B Goalkeeper Coaching Licence; FA Youth Award (Assessed); Member of FA Licensed Coaches Club (current and up to date including CPD hours)  Experience of working within the EPPP framework; Experience of coaching at Academy Level; Up to date and clear Disclosure & Barring Service Certificate (DBS) HOURS  6-8pm Tuesdays 6-8pm Thursdays Sunday mornings, times may vary   Payment Competitive – to be discussed at interview.  

Surrey FA is a one of the leading County FA’s in the country and is a not for profit organisation with charitable status. This is an exciting time for us as we continue to transform our services and implement our business strategy to inspire and create football opportunities for all. We are now seeking to recruit an inspiring, dynamic and motivated individual as our new Chief Executive Officer. Based in our newly built offices in Dorking, Surrey, the successful candidate will work collaboratively with the charity’s Board of Trustees to develop all aspects of Football in the County by implementing our exciting new strategy, as well as maximising commercial and sponsorship opportunities to ensure financial stability for the future. We are a County FA serving in excess of 3,000 teams and 55,000 players, we have 60 County members and 25 staff working across 15 Local Authorities. We are looking for a charismatic, energetic and confident leader with excellent interpersonal skills who can lead a committed and talented staff teamwork with County members and other stakeholders to deliver a first-class service across Surrey. We expect the successful candidate to embrace and support changes being made in the game at a national level and embed those changes within the County. You will also need to be passionate about and committed to the development of grassroots football, have experience in leading and managing teams and be comfortable with generating income through commercial and sponsorship activity. Please note: Those selected will be contacted. If you have not heard from us by Friday 6th December, you should assume that your application was unsuccessful on this occasion. Disclosure and Barring Service Check As this role involves direct access to young people under the age of 18, within the context of the job and any subsequent related activities or responsibilities, the successful candidate will undergo a thorough screening process that will include an enhanced level Disclosure and Barring Service check to ensure their suitability for the role. The Surrey FA is committed to achieving equality and fairness in employment and service delivery. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. How to apply To apply please send your CV, together with a covering letter outlining why you feel that you are suitable for the role to: Les Pharo (Chairman) Please be aware that postal applications will not be accepted. If you would like an informal chat about the role, please let Les know and he will make arrangements for this to happen.  

Surrey Sport Park’s in-house Sports Injury & Therapy Clinic; The Treatment Room, is recruiting one Physiotherapist on a part time basis. Home to both British Basketball League & Netball Super-league franchises, Surrey University’s Team Surrey and a host of Personal Trainers and Dietician’s with a wealth of knowledge, Surrey Sports Park has a reputation for a high standard of professional care and The Treatment Room will be no exception. Since launching, The Treatment Room has developed a broad client base across a range of ages, from those who are sedentary to high performing athletes in a variety of sports. It is accessible to the Sports Parks 8,000 member database as well as nonmembers, providing an excellent foundation to interact with potential clients and increase earnings. Opportunities to increase client footfall through the clinic will be provided, but it is expected that practitioners use their own initiative and provide ideas to the Clinic Manager for promotional events. Successful applicants will be reliable practitioners with a minimum of one year’s experience in private practice. You will have the skills to immerse yourself in the culture of the Sports Park as part of the close-knit Health, Fitness & Wellbeing team and actively work towards revenue targets. Our state of the art gym facilities provide an excellent environment for client rehabilitation as well as an opportunity to work alongside and cross-refer with Personal Trainers and wider throughout the Sports Park. You will have a drive to learn from others to support your professional development, with the opportunity to attend internal CPD events. Up to 30 clinic hours is available for the right applicant making one of the roles a full time commitment. Weekend availability is also desirable. Work will be undertaken on a commission basis. Essential Criteria: • Minimum of BSc (Hons) 2:1 or above or equivalent in relevant profession (Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy, Osteopathy) • Relevant registration & public liability insurance: - Registration to CSP & HCPC - Member of Society Sports Therapists - General Osteopathic Council • Minimum 1 years’ experience working in private practice • A desire to generate business by working within a team • Self-motivated, reliable & able to build relationships quickly Duties & Responsibilities Your primary responsibility will be examination, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation utilising your skills and knowledge. Aside from this you will be expected to contribute to the marketing and communications plan for the Treatment Room, with a focus on connecting with the wider community, in-house coaches and outreach plans. Regular meetings with the Clinic Manager and wider Health, Fitness and Well-being team will also be require How to apply Please email CV and Cover letter  

WheelPower aims to transform the lives of disabled children and adults through the provision of sport and physical activity at our facilities at Stoke Mandeville Stadium and throughout the UK. We are particularly looking for an individual with previous Board experience and expertise in Fundraising. If you are a strategic leader with experience and support our vision, mission and values, then we look forward to hearing from you to help: - Chair the Fundraising and Marketing Committee (4 meetings per year) - help us achieve our fundraising targets for both revenue and capital programmes - provide leadership as a Trustee (4 meetings per year) - ensure that the charity is governed well - set the strategic direction of the charity - take financial responsibility and safeguard the assets of the organisation - forge strategic relationships and alliances through effective partnership engagement and transparent communication - be an advocate and champion for the work of WheelPower, engaging and influencing key decision makers - provide scrutiny and constructive challenge to the work of WheelPower How to apply If you would like to know more about the role or discuss it informally with Chief Executive, Martin McElhatton, Chief Executive on 01296 395995 or by email  martin.mcelhatton@wheelpower.org.uk . The appointment will be through an open, skills based recruitment process. To apply, please submit your CV together with a supporting statement explaining why you are interested in this role detailing how you meet the skills we are seeking – we recommend that this is no longer than two pages; by Friday 29 November 2019. Responses should be addressed to the Chair, Mr. Rob Wilson. Applications should be returned  or by post to: Mr. Rob Wilson Chair WheelPower Stoke Mandebille Stadium Guttmann Road Stoke Mandeville Buckinghamshire HP21 9PP  

West Lancashire Sport Partnership continues to embark on an exciting new chapter in its commitment to our 52 partner primary schools and 7 high schools. In 2019 we celebrate 14 years of successful partnership work and have never been more enthusiastic, motivated and dedicated to providing the best possible service to all young people in our local area. As an Outdoor and Adventurous activity specialist you will endeavour to plan, deliver and assess a wide range of OAA activities in our partner schools. We are looking for someone that is highly motivated, organised and dedicated that can make a long lasting impact on the children, schools and families that we work with. An ideal candidate will hold the following: A level 2 coaching badge in a Sport (UKCC) - E Teaching Orienteering Level 1 or 1st 4 Sport Level 1 Orienteering - E Sports Coach UK: Safe guarding and protecting children – E Coaching Disabled Children in sport – D Equity in your coaching - D First Aid trained - D Experience of working with young people - E Access to own car - E How to apply Please email Matt Tuffs with your CV and Covering letter   

Department: Academy - Sports Science & Medicine Reports to: Head of Sports Science & Medicine Location: Trillion Trophy Training Centre Hours of work: Hours are set to meet the needs of the business and will be a minimum of 37.5 hours per week Application Closing Date: 03/12/2019 Due to the urgency of filling this vacancy, suitable candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply and the role will be closed as soon as a suitable candidate has been sourced. Roles and Responsibilities: • The assessment, monitoring, analysis and reporting on team and individual player physical and physiological information using relevant technologies and interventions. • Fully utilizing The PMA and SharePoint systems - analyse, store and monitor all relevant data, providing feedback to players and staff as relevant. • Implement individual and group strength and conditioning programmes using appropriate periodised plans, modalities, loading and injury minimisation strategies. • Supporting the Sports Medicine department with the design and implementation of Return to Play objective markers. • Maintain excellent working relationships with the Head of Academy Sports Science and Medicine and all other Academy and First Team SS&M staff as appropriate. • To liaise with other professionals as required (coaching, medical, sports science, and administration) to ensure a complete interdisciplinary support on service provision for players. • Provide advice and support to staff and players as appropriate in areas of expertise. • Deliver and sometimes lead the sports science programme to the highest standard possible, to the benefit of the individual, group or team. • Deliver extra strength and conditioning clinics as deemed necessary by coaching staff, SS&M staff or player/parent referral to enhance player development and performance. • Use objective markers to identify areas that need physical development or facilitate improved performance. • To design and implement strategies to identify years from peak height velocity. • To design and implement anthropometric strategies to estimate adult height. • To be responsible for the design and dissemination of the gym curriculum throughout YDP and FDP phases. • Design and delivery of activation/preparation sessions for individuals/groups/teams. • Assist in the delivery of physical preparation session. • Design and delivery of recovery strategies as appropriate in conjunction with Academy Sports Scientists. • Delivery of rehabilitation sessions in conjunction with medical staff or as directed insuring modalities and loads are appropriate to the phase of training. • Assessment, monitoring and analysis of player data in relation to physical and physiological aspects of performance. • Provide direction and support where needed for sports science and medical staff within the Academy to ensure program delivery is of a high standard. • Lead the gym-based conditioning for all injured players. • Help coordinate the S&C program delivery across the YDP & FDP and provide direction for the program within the Academy. • Support players in their understanding of lifestyle choices and in educating them on the role of sport science and S&C in supporting their performances. • Review and update all academy staff on the S&C programme as necessary. • Maintenance of a contemporary and appropriate database of all sport science/S&C information, which allows reporting on individuals, group or team information. • Assist with the design of close-season programmes for players. • Communicate and promote the Academy culture creating an elite environment for the development of young players. • Have consistently high standards. PERSON SPECIFICATION Education/Qualifications Essential: • Educated to degree level in a relevant qualification or equivalent. • First Aid Qualification. • FA Child Welfare qualification. Desirable: • MSc Strength & Conditioning. • UKSCA Registered. Experience Essential: • Understanding of the Elite Player Performance Plan and the PMA application. • Previous experience working within an elite football academy environment. • Forward thinking mindset to developing the department and programme. Skills & Abilities Essential: • Understands the key concepts of strength & conditioning as they pertain to football. • Knowledge of peak height velocity, predicted height and methods used to assess both. • Has developed an understanding of the application of strength & conditioning theoretical framework in an applied setting. • Maintains an up-to-date understanding of key trends in strength & conditioning provision and the integration and implementation of new technologies to support the programme. • Interpersonal skills - positive, motivated professional with high moral and ethical values. • Can lead a group in various settings including on and off field activities and sessions. Desirable: • Experienced in the design and implementation of athletic development and performance plans. • Previously been part a high-performance team in which all staff contributed to a development culture. • An understanding of the performance and development continuum from youth to senior phases. • Design and delivery of individual, group and team programs for conditioning & rehabilitation. Terms of Appointment: • 37.5 hours per week. • 20 days annual leave rising by 1 day per year up to a total of 25 (pro rata for part time hours). • 8 statutory bank holidays. • 6 months’ probation. Special Conditions: • This role is regarded as a ‘Regulated Activity’ and is therefore subject to an Enhanced DBS check, (previously a CRB check) which includes the barred list for working with children. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. • Full and clean UK driving licence. Applicants must be able to evidence that they are eligible to live and work in the UK. 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The Scottish Canoe Association are seeking an extremely capable individual to join our existing performance team, delivering daily coaching to the SCA Performance Squad. A successful applicant will require a strong knowledge of Canoe Sprint, a track record of delivering coach-led sessions as well as excellent interpersonal skills. We would expect a candidate to work well with others, be dynamic and innovative, have the wellbeing of athletes at the core of their philosophy and be an excellent communicator. Their role is made possible through sportscotland investment and is supported by the sportscotland Institute of Sport (SIS). The ultimate performance aim of this programme is to develop paddlers to successfully transfer to the British Canoeing World Class Performance programme funded by UK Sport. It also endeavours to provide the best support for all athletes, taking care of both performance and wellbeing, leaving all who pass through it in a better place. Key work areas include: - Developing coach-led training to Performance Programme athletes on a day to day basis - Delivering coaching at identified Performance Programme training camps and races - Coordinating and developing the training environments for Performance Programme athletes - Coordinating with Sport Services (SIS) Leads and Providers to deliver support to athletes integrated within Performance Programme activities. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic effective coach, committed to developing themselves and their practice to impact positively on improving the performance of the athletes with the support of a wider team of experts. They will relish being part of a successful, geographically distributed team working to achieve the objectives set out in the SCA 4 year Strategic Plan. 0.8 x FTE, open-ended contract - subject to ongoing investment into the SCA Performance Programme. Although based in the Edinburgh area, the role also involves undertaking work throughout Scotland, the UK and Europe. Shortlisted candidates who are invited to interview will be notified on the 20th November 2019. Interviews are expected to take place on the 28th and 29th of November 2019 at the SCA sprint training centre in EICA Ratho. How to apply More details about this position and how to apply can be found in the job advert, job description and person specification documents and on the SCA website. Deadline for applications is 12 noon on Monday 18th November 2019.  

Overview British Orienteering is the national governing body for orienteering in the United Kingdom. British Orienteering has recently embarked on a strategic refresh, and we are reshaping the way in which we support and serve our membership. As part of this programme, we are creating a new Operations Manager role within our management team. This person will report directly to and work closely with the CEO, as part of a small but focused group of professional staff. You will be part of the leadership team of British Orienteering, providing essential support and input to the CEO and the Board of Directors. You wil llead and oversee the development and delivery of some of the key ambitions set out in our strategic plan. You will actively support and deputise for the CEO when required and will provide leadership in key areas of the organisation including child protection, safeguarding and diversity. We expect you to have experience of working within a sports or leisure organisation, and to demonstrate a strong involvement in, connection to our understanding of orienteering. Job Description Assist the CEO in driving the delivery of British Orienteering’s mission and strategic plan Assist the CEO in ensuring the organisation fulfils its legal, statutory and regulatory responsibilities Work with the CEO and senior staff to prepare strategic business plans and annual budgets for approval by the Board of Directors Work with the CEO and senior staff to ensure that British Orienteering operates within the annual budget and delivers business plans in line with key performance indicators Assist the CEO in ensuring that British Orienteering’s staff and volunteers understand and are focused on achieving our strategic goals Lead on producing data and insights to influence investment decisions Lead the planning, creation and delivery of British Orienteering’s communication and marketing strategy, to increase awareness and membership of British Orienteering Oversee the delivery of development services and the work of the development team Oversee the development and administration of British Orienteering’s athlete pathway and international teams Bethe Lead Safeguarding Officer, leading the implementation of British Orienteering’s Safeguarding Policy and acting as the first point of contact for safeguarding and athlete welfare issues Lead on the implementation of the Diversity Action Plan Liaise with key national funding partners, including funding partners, ensuring that we are delivering any agreed objectives How to apply CV's will not be accepted.  

Kingston Lions are dedicated to improve, increase and promote opportunities for children and young people in basketball in the Kingston Upon Thames Borough, London. We are seeking for an experienced and motivated Coach to join our basketball family based in the Kingston Upon Thames. Coaching hundreds of children weekly from Primary, Secondary schools to Open/team sessions. We are a rapidly expanding club with many incredible opportunities and benefits. We are looking to recruit an excellent professional staff member who will lead our demanding school program and also deliver high fun quality basketball coaching to children and young people aged 8 and 16 years old. Minimum Level 1 (Level 2 preferred) basketball coaching awards and DBS check. Must have valid Driving licence and car. Strong interpersonal & organisational skills. How to apply To apply please email: Kingston Lions Director - Mr Wallace with a coaching CV including experience, qualifications, development ambitions and cover letter.  

This role will provide the delivery and development of Performance Lifestyle support to world class programme athletes complimenting the objectives of British Athletics and working as part of a multi-disciplinary team. As a member of the Performance Lifestyle team at the EIS you will contribute to knowledge development, aggregation and sharing across the organisation to support the development of world class Performance Lifestyle support and practice. All Performance Lifestyle practitioners, as with any other EIS practitioners, are expected to work within the HCSI Professional Code of Practice to ensure the highest standards of practice are met at all times For more information on the job description, please visit www.eis2win.co.ukHow to applyFor more information on the person specification and how to apply, please visit  www.eis2win.co.uk

Huntingdon Gymnastics Club is looking to recruit a Head of General Gymnastics to continue the clubs success. This is an essential role within the club and the successful candidate will be responsible for the management of our clubs general gymnastics programme. Our club takes great pride in providing high quality gymnastics coaching across all ages and levels. The Role Responsible to the Club Manager, the successful candidate will manage the clubs General Gymnastics Programme. They will have excellent mentoring and management skills and will be able to lead a team of coaches. The department has an existing coaching team of 12 coaches. The department is responsible for the running of Recreational classes, improvement classes, freestyle & adult classes and parties. The typical working week will be Tuesday to Saturday. Benefits • Annual salary in excess of £30,000, 40 hours per week over 5 days • 32 days of annual leave (including bank holidays). • Opportunities to develop coaching skills through weekly internal staff training clinics lead by our senior coaching team. • Funded British Gymnastics coaching courses with mentoring support from our coaching team. • An opportunity to inspire and nurture the next generation of Gymnasts. Requirements • The ideal candidate would hold both Men’s and Women’s Artistic Coaching qualification at level 3 or above, for the right candidate with drive and ambition, a level 2 qualification will also be considered. • The successful candidate will have experience of planning, implementing and managing session timetables, staff rotas and ensuring gymnasts are progressing within their sessions • The successful candidate will have experience of building and leading a cohesive coaching team where every coach’s efforts are recognised and they are supported to further improve their knowledge. How to apply Please contact Adam Scott Club Manager on 01480 52343, ascott@huntingdon-gymnastics.org for further information and complete the HGC application form  

Job title: Paralegal Organisation: UK Sport Salary: £29,237 to £35,192 Location: London Closing date: 29 November 2019 Interview dates: W/C 9 December 2019 Contract type: Fixed-term, 12 months Why choose UK Sport Working at UK Sport is all about how we can inspire the nation through Olympic and Paralympic success. With less than a year until Tokyo 200, we know the power that sport has and we want to deliver inspirational sporting moments that the whole country can feel proud about and motivated by. We do this through enabling success at the Olympic and Paralympic Games, through the hosting of major international sporting events in the UK, and by making sure that our funded sports are run with world-leading standards of culture, governance and integrity. The UK Sport Legal Team is responsible for providing an expert, professional and consistent centralised legal service to the organisation. The scope of the Legal Team’s work is varied and includes supporting the Directors Team and Board in corporate governance and regulatory compliance responsibilities; advising on funding arrangements and matters for sports and athletes; advising on sport integrity and funding eligibility cases; advising on parliamentary accountability issues; advising the Chair, CEO and Board members on their individual responsibilities to UK Sport and identifying risks and effects on/of policy proposals both internal & external. Our Team at UK Sport loves this challenge. We work closely together as a small unit and are fully committed to delivering excellence on a daily basis. Want to find out what it’s really like to work here? Then please follow this link to hear from current staff:  https://vimeo.com/326316751 How you will fit in At UK Sport, we lead with courage, empower our teams and colleagues; demonstrate openness and humility. As our Paralegal, you will support and assist the Senior In-House Lawyer and General Counsel in their workload by: • Providing first-line legal advice to UK Sport and Clients, escalating more complex issues as appropriate; • Drafting and editing legal documents, contracts, policies and other business documents; • Ensuring compliance with current processes and procedures; • Supporting Company Secretarial duties; • Liaising with clients and suppliers, including negotiating amendments to contracts; and • Maintaining and updating database records • Working with the team to establish processes and innovative ways of working. Your skills, interests and what you can bring To be successful you will need to have completed the Legal Practice Course or Bar Professional Training Course and have gained experience of working within an in house or commercial legal team. You will be able to demonstrate a flexible approach and effective prioritisation and time management skills with the proven ability to take on a varied workload and work effectively under pressure. You will be able to work autonomously, be proactive and show initiative. You will use your excellent communication, presentation and inter-personal skills to build great relationships across the business and with our external clients. UK SPORT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER UK Sport is a recognised equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, belief and gender. Link: https://portal.uksport.gov.uk/sites/fileshare/SitePages/Equality%20Monitoring%20Form.aspx Interview date: W/C 9 December 2019 How to apply To apply and for full job description, please login to our recruitment portal and follow the instructions at the following link: If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please assume that you application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.