As our Apprentice Community Development Officer, you will help drive the growth of a strong, diverse, and skilled wheelchair basketball workforce, while also supporting the expansion of our school-based programmes. Working closely with Development Officers and national partners, you will work to reduce barriers to participation, promoting wheelchair basketball as a way of engaging people in physical activity.

Within the role you will:

Workforce Recruitment & Training

- Support the promotion and delivery of workforce development initiatives, including coach, leader, and official education.

- Recruit and train Community Officials and Activators, supporting them to progress in the sport

- Support the recruitment and training of young officials, particularly in the University Sector

- Help coordinate training opportunities, workshops, and events.

Schools Development

- Support the roll-out of wheelchair basketball resources to schools and colleges

- Promote the inclusion of wheelchair basketball in school competitions, festivals, and engagement days.

- Help develop resources and communication tools for teachers and school partners.

- Collect feedback and insights to help strengthen school participation pathways.

Monitoring and Evaluation

- Work with delivery partners to check in on funded activities, offering support to ensure high quality delivery

- Ensure accurate, regular reporting on funded activities at key points in the year

General

- Support the smooth running of the sport, providing administration on projects and events

- Support event and training delivery

- Maintain a keen interest in self-learning

- Participate in team meetings and training

Contact information

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