JOB DESCRIPTION BRADFORD DISABILITY SPORT AND LEISURE

JOB DESCRIPTION
BRADFORD DISABILITY SPORT AND LEISURE
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SPORT DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
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The following information is designed to help BDSL employers and those people considering joining Bradford Disability Sport
and Leisure (BDSL) to understand and appreciate the work content of their post and the role they are to play in the
organisation. However, the following points should be noted:
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Whilst every endeavour has been made to outline all the duties and responsibilities of the post, a document such as
this does not permit every item to be specified in detail.
BDSL is an Equal Opportunities Employer and requires its employees to comply with all current policies in terms of
equal opportunity for employment.
BDSL are committed to making any necessary reasonable adjustments to the job role and the working environment
that would enable access to employment opportunities for disabled job applicants.
PRINE OBJECTIVES OF THE POST:
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To create and increase opportunities in physical activity and sport for disabled people across the
Bradford, reflecting BDSL’s Vision, Purpose and Aims.
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To develop and be responsible for existing BDSL provision.
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To plan, develop, facilitate and implement sustainable programmes and opportunities across the
Bradford District which enable disabled people to be involved in physical activity and sport which reflects
BDSL’s Vision, Purpose and Aims.
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To work in partnership with local communities, organisations, groups, individuals, clubs, schools and
other agencies, to ensure that sport and physical activity programmes are provided for disabled people
across the Bradford District.
SUPERVISORY/MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
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To be responsible for the supervision and direction of employees temporarily employed as coaches
within development and activities programmes and sessions.
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To be responsible for the supervision and direction of current and future volunteers.
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To be responsible for ensuring that the Health and Safety policies, practices and guidelines of BDSL are
implemented.
SUPERVISION AND GUIDANCE
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Line management from BDSL’s Development Manager from whom guidance will be received on a
regular basis and on all major matters
RANGE OF DECISION MAKING
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Decision on programmes and activities to be developed ensuring needs of the client group are fully
taken into account. Operational decisions taken on a day to day basis. Policy decisions referred to the
Development Manager.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR ASSETS
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Responsibility for sport and recreational equipment. Access to confidential information regarding
individual’s client’s circumstances.
Where appropriate, to handle cash/cheques in line with financial regulations, policies and procedures.
Range of duties
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Develop specific projects related to the post. Participate in project planning and management with
relevant colleagues and partners.
To develop and maintain partnerships with statutory, private and voluntary providers in order to meet the
sporting and leisure needs of disabled people.
To produce and implement action plans, monitoring and evaluation reports for the BDSL Development
Manager as required including financial management.
Coordinate the operation of on-going projects or programmes.
Seek funding for specific projects and maintain overall financial budgetary control and monitoring of
projects.
Assist the BDSL Office with the development of marketing and promotional materials appropriate to the
individuals and groups the post will work with.
To encourage and increase the capacity of communities, organisations and individuals in the district by
organising and facilitating where necessary, coaching programmes.
Develop competitive opportunities for disabled people in partnership with local, regional and national
organisations.
Assist in the identification and undertaking of his/her own training and development requirements.
To increase the number of volunteers assisting in the development of disability sport in the district.
To have knowledge of, and to link into, appropriate local, regional and national strategies.
To undertake other duties of an equivalent nature, as may be determined by the post holder’s
supervisor, the Development Manager, in consultation with the post holder.
To develop and work in partnership with a range of key strategic partners e.g. Bradford Metropolitan
District Council, West Yorkshire Sport, Schools, Universities and other Disabled Peoples Organisations
(DPO’S)
To be available to work unsociable hours including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
To do all this in accordance with the Equal Opportunities Policy of the charity.