S2S is working in partnership with the Coalfields Regeneration Trust to appoint a Regional Sports Coordinator for the North West coalfield region of England to undertake the following:

• To implement Coalfields Regeneration Trust sport and fitness development programme as part of the Sports Legacy project
• To increase participation in sport and active recreation, using ‘mini olympics’ style events as the catalyst to new community activity
• To create sustainable activity through volunteer development
• To create clear progressive pathways for volunteer coaches’ participants, clubs and community groups.
• To increase awareness of the health benefits of physical activity through advertising, promotion and a programme of activities for target groups in target communities
• To develop partnerships in the delivery of the ‘Sports Legacy’ project
• Use sport as a mechanism to encourage those who are disaffected and disengaged to take part in sport, regeneration and citizenship.

You must have:

• A minimum general education to A level standard or equivalent (e.g. NVQ level 3 Sport and Recreation and relevant coaching experience)
• Level 2 coach with two years coaching experience in any discipline
• Experience of organising a competitive event

Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check

If you think you have the skills and experience to do the job contact S2S for an application pack on 01924 259002 or email S2S on: recruitment@s2semployment.co.uk

Salary : circa £26,831 per annum

Closing date: 5pm Monday 2nd August 2010

This is a fixed term position until March 2011, hosted by S2S

S2S Employment Services, Unit 20C Appleton Court, CalderPark, Wakefield, WF2 7AR. http://www.s2s.uk.net/