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Job Title: Community Activator
Reports to: Development Manager
Responsible for: N/A
Contract: Casual worker
Hours: Variable – confirmed in advance. Hours will include evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
Salary: £12 - £21 per hour
Location: Somerset - various venues across the county
Main Purpose of Job
The Cricket Community Activator aims to promote and develop cricket at the all levels. This position aims to engage communities, foster a love for cricket, and encourage participation in local leagues and tournaments. As a Cricket Community Activator, you will be responsible for coordinating various cricketing activities, building strong relationships with schools, clubs, and community organizations, and implementing initiatives that promote the sport.
Responsibilities
* Develop and implement grassroots cricket programs to engage local communities.
* Organise and lead cricket workshops and training sessions for various age groups.
* Collaborate with local schools and clubs to promote cricket and increase participation.
* Coordinate and manage community cricket events and tournaments.
* Build partnerships with local organizations to support cricket initiatives.
* Provide ongoing support and resources to coaches and volunteers in the community.
* Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of programs, making adjustments as necessary.
Additional Responsibilities
* Match Day Activation activities.
* Guard of honour.
* Deliver on the SCF school holiday coaching programme.
* Partner with local organisations to develop and deliver holiday activities.
* Support other SCF coaching programmes.
* Continually develop to ensure that delivery is of the highest possible standard.
Essential
Knowledge, skills, and experience required
* A Foundation or Level 2/Core Coach Cricket qualification.
* Experience of working in a school and/or club environment.
* Experience of working as part of a team and independently.
* Experience of coaching different ages and genders.
* Excellent people skills with the ability to build genuine relationships.
* Excellent organisational and planning skills.
* Excellent communication skills in a variety of formats (eg. Face to face, phone, and email).
* Clean ECB DBS vetting check or commitment to undertake prior to commencement of the role.
* Ability to travel independently between sites (full and valid UK driving license and access to a car).
Desirable
* Experience of working with volunteers and community groups.
* Experience of delivering competitions and festivals.
* Knowledge of the Chance to Shine charity and their programmes.
The Ideal Candidate
* A warm and enthusiastic personality that people gravitate to.
* A positive, professional, friendly, and supportive manner.
* Hard working with a can-do attitude.
* Willingness to learn and adapt to a changing environment.
* Innovative and forward thinking.
* Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships.
Key Contacts
Internal: Programme Leads.
External: Schools, teachers, cricket clubs, coaches, community groups, parents, local authority, charities.
How To Apply
We would love to hear from you! To apply for this role, simply complete the online application form below. Applications will be reviewed within 2 weeks and details about next steps will be shared with applicants if successful. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Colette Gooding (colette.gooding@somersetcricketfoundation.org).
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