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Project Coordinator - Young Women in Gyms Project, London

Salary £23k pro-rata (9 month contract)

The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) and the Woman’s Sport and Fitness Foundation (WSFF) have joined forces to deliver an exciting new exercise-based programme, targeting 16 – 24 year old women living in London.  The programme is government funded and links young women who have previously not been active with local health clubs and leisure centres for a duration of three months.

The Project Coordinator will be responsible for the day to day running of the programme.  They will also assist the project team (working across both the FIA and WSFF) in all areas of programme administration. The post holder will be expected to assist the Gyms Liaison Manager in recruiting the FIA member health club and leisure centres and support them during the delivery of the programme.  

An important element of the role will be to provide support to the young women who take up the offer to ensure that the programme delivers a positive experience for them.

The candidate must be educated to degree level or equivalent and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.  The role is expected to be varied and demanding so experience of juggling deadlines and working as part of a team is essential.

An understanding of the barriers that face some young women in sport and activity will also be an advantage.

Job Spec

Competencies

Closing date 9am 27th May 2008

Interviews will be on the 30th May

Please send a CV and covering letter to:

Chris Lillistone, Insight and Innovation Manager

Women’s Sport and Fitness Foundation

3rd Floor Victoria House, Bloomsbury Square

London WC1B 4SE

Or e-mail: fiona@fia.org.uk

WSFF and the FIA are equal opportunities employers and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Chief Executive - Sporting Equals

Sporting Equals is the UK's key organisation whose mission is to eradicate racial discrimination in sport. We strive to create an informed and inclusive environment in which ethnic minorities can influence and participate across all aspects of sport. As Chief Executive you will campaign, influence policy and inspire a broad range of stakeholders to provide greater opportunities and to deliver racial equality provision for culturally diverse communities. Reporting to the Chair of the Board of Trustees, you will lead a small dynamic team and work in partnership through sports networks.

In summary, you will:

• Work closely with the Board to set policy, strategy and direction

• Safeguard the financial, regulatory and legal obligations of the organisation

• Lead the fundraising campaigns; promote awareness; build relationships within corporate communities

• Provide expertise and support to Sport England and key partners.

In demonstrating your credibility and competence for this demanding challenge, your enthusiasm and commitment to the values of Sporting Equals will

be paramount; your strengths in networking, managing stakeholder relationships and fundraising will be tested. If you possess the charisma and energy

to deliver in this role, then we'd like to hear from you.

Circa £50,000 plus benefits - Birmingham based

For a confidential discussion about this rare opportunity, call

Jeremy Shepherd on (01753) 642351. To apply, email your CV,

detailing current salary/benefits, to js@SportExec.com

www.sportexec.com

If you would like to add a listing, email information to info@wsff.org.uk.

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