Dragons RFC are seeking an enthusiastic and driven individual to join our award-winning community team in the role of Dragons Community Officer.
Salary: Competitive salary, plus travel expenses
Location: Dragons Offices/Gateway Schools/Rodney Parade/venues across the Dragons region.
Contract type: One-year fixed term contract. Running 6th January 25 to 2nd January 26. Subject to six-month probationary period (4th July 25).
Closing date: Friday, 6th December 2024
Role Summary:
To deliver:
- Gateway Rugby Project in line with our Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) SLA.
- Community Match Day activations.
- Holiday Skills Camp & FFF programmes.
- Support of Community, Outreach, Inclusion & Equality provisions and positively promoting the Dragons brand at all times.
Key Relationships:
- Dragons Community Staff.
- Dragons Regional Staff.
- ABUHB Staff.
- Gateway Rugby Schools.
- Regional Rugby Clubs.
- Chief Executive Officer.
- Executive Assistant & Office Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
- Under the management of the Dragons Education & Engagement Manager, deliver the ABUHB Gateway Rugby Programme and its sub initiatives, as agreed with ABUHB (fitness & nutrition).
- Monitor & collect evidence to report on agreed monitoring process to fulfil ABUHB obligations.
- Build quality working relationships with schools, clubs, staff and pupils.
- Positively promote Dragons RFC & Community at every opportunity, acting as a good role model at all times.
- Delivery of match day activation at all Dragons home matches at Rodney Parade.
- Delivery of Dragons holiday skills camps & FFF programmes around the region.
- Support Community departments Inclusion, Equality and Outreach programmes.
- Attend Dragons Community events and relevant meetings as requested by Line Manager.
- Comply with company policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality, and data protection, reporting concerns to an appropriate person.
- Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of Dragons RFC.
- Comply with Dragons RFC Employee Handbook Policies & Procedures.
nb. This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity you will be required to work and with consultation can be amended in the light of the changing needs of the organisation.
Person Specification:
Experience:
- Minimum 12 months experience working within a Sports Development discipline.
- Experience of delivering festivals / tournaments and recruitment days.
- Experience of working with children and adults.
- Experience of working in schools.
- Ability to demonstrate a good level of knowledge and competence within coaching environment.
- An understanding of the needs of coaches within the community environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills and relationship management.
Skills & Qualifications:
- A formal qualification or experience in a rugby, sport or education environment.
- Effective IT Skills, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
- Rugby coaching qualification, minimum Tag Leaders Award
Key Competencies:
- Team-work and personal impact
- Self-motivated, energetic individual
- Communication and influencing
- Ability to relate well to children and adults
Other:
- Valid UK driving licence is required.
- This role is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure check.
- An understanding and commitment to equal opportunities in employment and sport.
- An understanding of individual responsibility in complying with Health and Safety policies and arrangements.
How to apply:
Please submit your covering letter and CV to mike.sage@dragonsrfc.wales
