Active Sports Coordinator - ERN05260

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In February 2003, the Scottish Executive launched the National Physical Activity Strategy which clearly defined Active Schools as an area of focus. sportscotland is committed to investing in the Active Schools Network and its fundamental aim of offering all children and young people the opportunities and motivation to adopt active, healthy lifestyles, now and into adulthood.

In order to strengthen its Active Schools team, East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure, in partnership with sportscotland, currently wish to appoint an Active School Coordinator.

These are key appointments to support current, and develop new, opportunities for school pupils to participate in regular, frequent, safe and fun physical activity (incorporating sport, play and health –related activity).

This position will be appointed under Local Government conditions to allow flexible deployment in relation to holidays and other out of school commitments.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.  It is an offence therefore to apply if you are barred from working with children. In addition to this, if you have lived or worked in any country outside the UK in the past 10 years, there may be a requirement for an overseas police check.     

Please note – all applicants will be asked to provide proof of their right to work in the UK, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon verifying documentary evidence before employment commences.  Further information can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work

Please note East Renfrewshire Culture Leisure & Trust does not provide Visa sponsorship.

As an employer, we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our employees.

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