SAW Community Connector – Pembrokeshire Weightlifting
Job Summary:
The SAW Community Connector will play a vital role within the organisation, networking with local third sector organisations promoting and encouraging community groups, charities and services to become involved in the organisations health, wellness and community support programmes. There will be a balance of networking, working with other organisations and delivering several community support programme sessions.
Role and Responsibilities:
o Build positive relationships with local groups, organisations and charities.
o Work with Pembrokeshire Association of Voluntary Services and the Pembrokeshire Community Hub to enhance networking opportunities.
o Attend relevant Pembrokeshire Association of Voluntary Services and Pembrokeshire Community Hub
meetings, forums and events such as the Community Connector Speed Networking forum.
o Promote, liaise with and meet local groups and organisations who may wish to be involved in Strength Academy Wales activities.
o Develop the number of positive collaborations and partnerships with local groups, organisations and charities.
o Recruit and increase the number of people from the local communities attending the SAW Community Support programmes.
o Play an active role enhancing the organisations social media profile, especially in terms of promoting the Community Support programmes and creating collaborations.
o Plan, prepare and implement a percentage of the Community Support Programmes.
o To be a positive role model and create a positive environment in which to motivate members to be healthy and through a social environment.
o Promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and adults at all times.
o To be an active member of the team and operate in line with the values and principles of the organisation.
o Act at all times in accordance with Pembrokeshire Weightlifting’s policies and procedures.
o Any other duties as would be expected as a Community Connector and coach of the Community Support Programmes.
Support we can offer you:
o Training opportunities (formal and informal).
o Support and supervision meetings.
o Safe working environments.
o Insight of health and fitness programmes for underrepresented.
Personal Specification:
o Passionate about delivering high quality services
o Friendly, cheerful, positive and self-driven
o Self-motivated and enjoy working as part of a team
o A creative and innovative thinker
Minimum education, qualifications or experience:
o Proven confident communicator and experience of working with a diverse range of people
o Ability to develop positive collaborations and partnerships
o Able to recruit new people into programmes
o Level 2 gym instructor or equivalent / or working towards
o Advanced computer skills for Windows Office programmes
o Social media experience
o Enhanced DBS check, First Aid and Safeguarding certification / or working towards
Desirable education, qualifications or experience:
o Experience of working with people who are seen as hard to reach, who are younger and more senior, disabled,
and those with learning needs
o Strength and Conditioning / Sports coaching / Sport Science degree or similar
o Personal Trainer, GP referrals and wider leisure qualifications and experience
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
o Excellent interpersonal, networking and relationship building skills.
o Co-operative approach to work with other agencies, maintaining strong, positive partnership working.
o Good administrative skills
o An excellent organiser and coordinator with a keen eye for detail
o A high level of personal presentation and communication skills
o Good grasp of social media
o Ability to prioritise effectively and enjoy multi-tasking
o Confidence to engage directly with people and encourage and motivate them to participate in activities and
events
o A believer in strongly supportive environments, sharing and being open with colleagues
The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and completion of a recognised Safeguarding course
PEMBROKESHIRE WEIGHTLIFTING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
Pembrokeshire Weightlifting is a recognised equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, belief and gender. The successful candidate will be expected to adhere to the Pembrokeshire Weightlifting Code of Conduct and adopt the organisations values surrounding safeguarding and equality. The successful candidate will be required to work a mixture of mornings, days, evenings and weekends and may be required to travel as part of this role. As Pembrokeshire Weightlifting develops and evolves, so may the duties and roles of the Academy Coach. Such changes will be discussed with staff prior to implementation.
The above list is not regarded as exclusive or exhaustive, as there may be other duties and requirements commensurate with the post and grade of which the job holder may be required to perform from time to time.
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: Closing date for applications 12noon, 28th March 2025
Applicants should submit an application form and CV. To be submitted to: [email protected]
To arrange an informal discussion about the role, please contact volunteer director, Simon Roach at [email protected]
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