Sirius

Job Description

Post: Schools Game Organiser

Responsible to: Director of Sport

Salary: Actual Salary £27,052



Duties and Responsibilities: This is a jointly funded post to deliver the core specification of National School

Games programme at level 1 and Level 2 across the partnership of senior and primary schools engaged

with the Sirius Academy partnership. The post holder will also work with the Humber Sports Partnership

to assist in the facilitation of the National School Games level 3 County School Games throughout the year.



Specific responsibilities include:

 Support the Principal and other colleagues and work in accordance with the academy’s mission

statement and its statement of Aims and Values

 Contribute to the ethos of the academy by setting a good example to colleagues and young people

 Ensure that all work is carried out in an inclusive and accessible manner to all young people

regardless of disability, ethnicity, gender or socio-economic background.

 Engage actively in a performance management process and use it to develop the post holder’s

personal and professional effectiveness.

 Continually develop and enhance the effectiveness of the School Games Organiser role engaging in

continuous professional development and training

 Contribute to the planning process of Sirius Academy and Humber Sports Partnership as required.





Key areas of responsibility

 Work with key partners to produce area competition calendars for primary, secondary and special

schools including level 1 and level 2 National School Games, incorporating pathways and

connectivity to level 3 and county competitions.

 Lead the coordinated delivery of the calendar of events throughout the year and in particular the

development of a workforce to activate the School Games.

 Lead the integration of young leaders in local and County School Games programmes as required.

 Manage and develop Level 1 and Level 2 school Games for the Sirius Partnership and support the

organising of district teams/ schools to enable progress between levels 1, 2 and 3

 Ensure the delivery of competition is linked effectively with talent identification, leadership and

volunteering and school club link programs

 Liaise with key partners to ensure work is carried out with a joint vision as far as is practicable to

achieve common goals and aspirations in relation to school and community sporting priorities.



Competition and Talent Pathway



 Lead the development and delivery of an inclusive inter and intra schools competitive sports

programme, Including National School Games at Level 1 and 2, in association with the Hull School

Sport Strategy Group, Head Teachers, Heads of PE, NGBs, Teacher Release staff and all other

relevant bodies

 Work with Humber Sports Partnership, Hull School Sports Strategy Steering Group and other

School Games organisers across the Humber to ensure local competitions fit within county and

national competition frameworks and plans

 Develop and communicate a local calendar of competitions and festivals.

 Develop and support a team of local competition organisers (teachers, Sports Leaders, club

members, to support the delivery of the programme.

 Ensure the delivery of competition is linked to Talent Identification, leadership and volunteering

and school club links programmes.

 Work closely with Humber Sports Partnership, Hull Schools Sport Strategy steering group, and

county NGB leads to help support and signpost young people to appropriate clubs and squads

across a range of sports and support those with talent to progress through the Talent Pathway.



Volunteering and Coaching

 Lead the development of a Sirius Academy Partnership Volunteering programme, including

appropriate training and development and deployment opportunities.

o Develop and coordinate a CPD calendar for young leaders in the partnership which links to

the competitions they host and support.

o Support and signpost further volunteering opportunities in connection with the Humber

Sports Partnership.

o Monitor hours logged

 Support and promote the National Young Ambassadors programme

 Work with partners and Humber Sports Partnership to provide high quality and sustainable

deployment opportunities for young leaders

 Support Schools in their deployment of coaches and develop appropriate coaching support leading

into competition with quality assurance processes implemented.

 Co-ordinate the training of Leaders and Volunteers through appropriate programmes (e.g. Sports

Makers) and seek additional resources to support development

 Work with local Clubs to support sustained engagement of Semi Sporty young people through

nationally funded programmes (Sportivate)



Participation and Engagement



 Support Schools in the promotion and development of physical activity programmes with a focus

on healthy active lifestyles

 Recognise which schools have lower participation rates and manage the targeted development of

sustainable high quality sports programmes across the partnership where gaps exist

 Manage the delivery of change for life clubs programme and promote school club links initiatives.



London 2012 Legacy



 Develop and deliver programmes to support a clear London 2012 Olympic and Paralympics Legacy

plan for the area

 Promote the “Get Set” programme to schools and encourage cross curricular work around the

Olympic and Paralympics Games

 Through programmes based on London 2012 seek to promote international learning band

development



Level 3 responsibilities

 Work with the Humber Sports Partnership to set up the infrastructure, systems and processes

required to deliver a successful County School Games in 2012 and 2013.

 Work with National Governing Bodies of Sport to deliver logistical needs of the level 3 County

School Games.

 Work with other School Games organisers and the Humber Sports Partnership to establish and

coordinate a volunteer workforce for the County School Games

 Coordinate activities with schools, academies, colleges and private schools outside of the School

Games organiser networks across the Humber region to encourage participation in the Level 3

county games competition.

 Work with other School Games organisers across the Humber to ensure as far as possible

alignment of competition plans.



General

 Liaise with local partners to develop a 2 year programme that reflects local, District, County and

National competition plans

 Ensure appropriate monitoring and evaluation processes are in place to meet funding criteria and

Humber Sports Partnership needs

 Contribute to the effective management of budgets and provide necessary accounting information

to relevant bodies including local management groups

 Carry out risk assessments as necessary and have an awareness of Health and Safety issues as they

relate to the post

 Undertake necessary administration tasks to ensure effective communication and the smooth

operation of the School Partnership as it relates to the School Games Organisers role.

 Any other duties which may reasonably be regarded as within the nature of the duties and

responsibilities/grade of the post as defined, subject to the proviso that normally any changes of a

permanent nature shall be incorporated into the job description in specific terms following

consultation with the recognised trade unions.



SUPPORT FOR THE ACADEMY

Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and

security and confidentiality, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person

Be aware of and support difference and ensure all students have equal access to opportunities to

learn and develop

Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the Academy

Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required

Participate in training and other learning activities and performance management as required

Assist with the supervision of students out of lesson times e.g. clubs, extra-curricular activities

GENERAL:

1. The above principal accountabilities are not exhaustive and may vary without changing the

character of the job or level of responsibility.

2. The above duties may involve having access to information of a confidential nature, which may be

covered by the Data Protection Act. Confidentiality must be maintained at all times.

3. The postholder must be flexible to ensure the operational needs of the Academy are met. This

includes the undertaking of duties of a similar nature and responsibility as and when required,

throughout the various work places in the Academy.

4. To promote the Academy’s Equal Opportunity Employment Policy.

5. The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act (1974) and other associated legislation places

responsibilities for Health and Safety on all employees. Therefore, it is the postholder’s

responsibility to take reasonable care for the Health, Safety and Welfare of him/herself and other

employees in accordance with legislation and the Academy’s Safety Policy and Programme. Specific

details are outlined in the Departmental Safety Policy.

6. Where the postholder is disabled, every effort will be made to supply all the necessary employment

aids, equipment or adaptations to enable him/her to perform the full duties of the job. If, however,

a certain task proves to be unachievable then job redesign will be given full consideration.





KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS/MENTAL SKILLS:

1. Valid Full Clean Driving Licence with access to own transport.

2. Good numeracy/literacy skills

3. Effective use of ICT

4. Familiarity with National Strategies for Sport

5. Understanding of current trends and initiatives related to PE & Sports development within

Schools and communities

6. Experience of Planning successful Events and competitions

7. Knowledge of relevant polices/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation

8. Knowledge and understanding of Child protection and safeguarding in Sport







CHALLENGES AND KEY FEATURES:

1. To help raise standards of learning for students

2. To be committed and motivated to the objective of raising achievement in the Academy

3. To have a flexible approach to work as the postholder may be required to alter their hours to meet

the operational needs of the Academy.