Job Description

basketballscotland are looking for a coach developer who can support and challenge coaches in their own environment, to positively change their coaching practice.  The postholder will be able to build effective relationships with coaches and clubs and will attend club sessions, games and basketballscotland coaching events to support the development of coaches.

Position in Organisation

Reports To: Coach Development Manager (CDM)

Direct Reports: n/a

Budget Responsibilities: The CDM will control the budget

Key Outcomes

The main objectives of this role are:

1. Deliver a bespoke coach development programme to positively impact coaching practice and behaviour and to improve the quality of coaching
2. Improve the standard of coaching, leading to improved player development and improved standard of players
3. Improve the standard of coaching, leading to an increase in the number of players participating in sessions where the focus is learning through fun.

Full information can be found on the basketballscotland website here:
http://basketballscotland.co.uk/2019/04/04/vacancy-coach-developer/

A group of young people from West Lothian were recently introduced to wheelchair basketball for the first time thanks to a partnership between basketballscotland and the Lord’s Taverners.

The first session came as a new project is launched at Armadale Academy, where a club development programme, national junior league and a schools programme – named ‘Incluzive Zone Basketball’ – will all take place in the coming months.

Tina Gordon, basketballscotland’s Disability Talent and Pathways Manager, was delighted with the success of the launch event and believes the partnership with the Lord’s Taverners will see an increase in young people becoming involved with wheelchair basketball:

“The Lord’s Taverners funding will enable basketballscotland’s wheelchair basketball clubs to grow their junior development programmes by providing more training opportunities and set up a Scottish Junior League, which we’re aiming to start in April. In addition to this, a new school based competition will be established, called ‘Inclusive Zone Basketball’, which we’ll be looking to start at the beginning of the next academic year. This is a 4v4 game combining wheelchair and running basketball on the same court, in zoned off areas, which provides opportunity for inclusion within the sport.”

The support from The Lord’s Taverners will allow basketballscotland to provide more opportunities for players to try out – or compete in – the sport, whilst also raising awareness of the wheelchair basketball in the community.

Regional Development Executive for the Lord’s Taverners in Scotland, Jan Mckenzie, is happy to continue their support of basketballscotland:

“The Lord’s Taverners in Scotland is pleased to continue their support for Scottish Wheelchair Basketball with this grant to assist basketballscotland in developing its junior leagues and competitions.Our aim is to help disadvantaged young people achieve their full potential and we have been delighted to follow the progress of the young athletes who have benefitted from the Lord’s Taverners’ partnership with basketballscotland”.

As part of the Get Out Get Active (GOGA in Fife) Action for Change initiative, Gayle Sloan attended visited the 39th Dunfermline Beavers and provided the youngsters with a stimulating and informative experience of inclusive physical activity.

GOGA in Fife is supported by Spirit of 2012 and is committed to inclusive activity and inclusive learning. Gayle introduced boccia and offered opportunities for the enthusiastic young learners to experience the challenges of visual impairment and guiding. The Beavers had fun playing ball games with a jingle ball.

Being the mum of a very talented young wheelchair user, Gayle was able to share some of her knowledge of wheelchair sports. I am reliably informed that the Beavers had lots of great questions. The learning was planned to assist the Beavers with their Scouting interest of living in an inclusive community.

Gayle is a Scottish Athletics Level 2 coach and a Disability Sport Fife (DSF) volunteer who has blossomed as a member of the GOGA in Fife team. Thanks to GOGA investment in Fife, Gayle has had the opportunity to develop alongside more experienced coaches throughout the two years of the GOGA programme. GOGA in Fife has not only had a major impact on the lives of participants but also volunteers, coaches and peer mentor volunteers.

Best wishes to the 39th Dunfermline Beavers and thank you for your interest in inclusive active recreation and sport.

Richard Brickley MBE – Chairman DSF (SCIO) Board of Charity Trustees

Congratulations to para athlete Derek Rae from Kirkcaldy and Fife AC who finished 6^th in the Tom Scott 10 road race earlier today in a 50 seconds personal best time of 51.52.

Derek has only recently returned to Fife following a spell of warm weather training in Tenerife. The warm weather training and the Tom Scott 10 are part of Derek’s preparations for the 2109 Virgin Money London marathon which is only four weeks away. Derek is coached by Ron Morrison at Fife AC and is supported by a multi disciplinary team at the Scottish Institute of Sport.

Before heading off to Tenerife Derek competed in the “Vitality Big Half Marathon” in London. Race conditions were exceptionally challenging with strong headwinds throughout. Derek kept his head down and addressed one mile at a time. Derek ran in a small group but as runners dropped off the pace the challenge became even mentally tougher. Derek was exceptionally pleased to cross the line in 69.35 and understandably so. He was close to his PB of 69.25.

Congratulations Derek and all the very best with your preparations leading to London 2019.

Great images from Derek’s training in Tenerife.

Richard Brickley MBE – Chairman DSF (SCIO) Board of Charity Trustees

SDS has been successful in securing funding from the Scottish Government’s Women and Girl’s Fund to support the appointment of a Boccia Development Officer. The post holder will lead the development of boccia at grassroots level with a specific focus on women and girls and other identified talent recruitment classifications and will encourage potential participants to engage with the sport and progress along its pathway.

The successful candidate will work with key partners at a local, national and UK level to develop the sport of boccia at an engagement and participation level. The post holder will be responsible for supporting the existing SDS volunteer and staff structure to engage the boccia players of the future.

The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate proven experience of leading, developing, implementing and evaluating sports development initiatives and programmes as well as knowledge of sports development pathways. This post is initially offered on a two year fixed term basis with expectation of extension with an office base in Edinburgh.

For a full job description, candidate specification and application form, see below or apply online here.

OR, contact Caroline Lyon, Administrator, Scottish Disability Sport, Caledonia House South Gyle, Edinburgh, EH12 9DQ

Tel: 0131 317 1130

E-mail: admin@scottishdisabilitysport.com

Closing date: 12 noon on Tuesday 23^rd April 2019.

Interviews: Tuesday 30^th April 2019.

Boccia Development Officer Job Description

SDS Boccia Development Officer Application 2019

Equality Monitoring Form

The post will be focused around the delivery and co-ordination of water sports activities and other sporting and lifestyle activities in the Firhill Basin and the wider geographical area. The post will include working with children and young people from various communities in North Glasgow. In addition, this post will involve creating and developing partnerships to provide other opportunities and activities that will support the project. The post will be based at the Firhill Basin, Partick Thistle Football Club.

Firhill Youth Project Lead Coach Job Description.docx

 

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO DEVELOP AQUATICS IN SCOTLAND?

Salary circa £27k plus 6% pension

Scottish Swimming is seeking a Regional Swimming Development Manager to support and develop stronger, more sustainable clubs that will provide increased and quality opportunities for people to participate at all levels.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self- motivated individual to help our clubs to grow and retain their members by supporting them to provide quality coaching environments which enable athletes to progress to whatever level they choose. Excellent leadership, communication and negotiating skills are a must as well as the ability to enthuse and motivate others.

Key Functions:

• To lead the development of swimming by implementing, monitoring and evaluating the Scottish Swimming Development Plan and Regional Swimming Development Plan.
• Work in partnership to deliver a coherent athlete pathway.
• Support and develop aquatic clubs.
• Support and develop volunteers, coaches and technical officials.

This post covers Glasgow, Stirling, Falkirk, Clackmannanshire and North and South Lanarkshire.

In return you will be offered an attractive salary, including contributory pension, as well as being part of a dynamic team that aims to ensure that everyone can swim. Scottish Swimming is committed to selecting staff solely on the basis of their ability to do the job for which they are being recruited, and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

For an informal discussion please contact Sarah Pryde-Smith, on 07917 875447.

For further information and a recruitment pack please go to the recruitment section of the Scottish Swimming website, HERE.

Closing Date: 12 noon, Tuesday 23rd April
Interviews: Tuesday 7th May

Get Out Get Active (GOGA) in Fife is into its final year of support from Spirit of 2012. GOGA in Fife is committed to encouraging inactive individuals with physical, sensory or learning disabilities to become involved in weekly sessions or Action for Change initiatives. Core activities within the GOGA programme in Scotland are walking, adapted cycling and adult swimming.

The GOGA in Fife programme is delivered inclusively with support personnel, volunteers and peer mentor volunteers playing key roles. Disability Sport Fife swim teacher Kathy Bijak has grown an GOGA adult improvers swim session over the past year to such an extent that an additional teacher has been taken on board with support from Fife Sports and Leisure Trust. Over 20 adult improvers with additional support needs are registered and water space has been extended accordingly.

Welcome on board as a GOGA in Fife swim teacher, Kirsteen McInnes, an employee of Fife Sports and Leisure Trust. Thanks to GOGA investment in Fife we have been able to sign up Kirsteen for the final year of the Wednesday GOGA in Fife swim session. Kirsteen will work with Kathy and GOGA in Fife peer mentor volunteers.

The two teachers already work together at other times during the week and welcome the opportunity to teach together on the GOGA in Fife programme. Both teachers attended an inclusive swim course early in the year delivered by FSLT, Scottish Swimming, SDS and GOGA in Fife with support from Spirit of 2012. Session attendees are adult learners/improvers with additional support needs of all levels of ability. The one hour session is held at the Michael Woods Sports & Leisure Centre on Wednesdays from 11 30. Registration forms available from the Disability Sport Fife office.

Welcome on board Kirsteen, thanks to GOGA investment in Fife.

Richard Brickley MBE – Chairman DSF (SCIO) Board of Charity Trustees

Salary: £11,500
Hours: Part time, flexible working (based on 17 hours per week)
Duration: Fixed term 1 year (with potential extension beyond)
Contract: Self-employed
Deadline: Monday 8 April 2019
Interviews: Monday 29 April 2019

Job Description

Introduction

Glasgow Disability Sport (GDS) is a voluntary sport group where the main aim is to lead in the development of sport for people with physical, sensory or learning disabilities in partnership with key local agencies and local authority areas in Glasgow. GDS is a member branch of Scottish Disability Sport (SDS) who are the governing body of sport for athletes and players with a physical, sensory or learning disability. The committee of GDS now wishes to appoint a co-ordinator to join the branch.

The Purpose of the Post

To co-ordinate and develop a range of physical activity and sport sessions and events for children, young people and adults with physical, learning and sensory disabilities in the Glasgow area.

The successful candidate must have a clean full UK driving license with access to a car and will possess excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills, will be self-motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible and report to Glasgow Disability Sport (GDS).  The post holder will be required to:

1. Co-ordinate and deliver the GDS events programme and develop physical activity and sport sessions for children, young people and adults with physical, learning and sensory disabilities.
2. Co-ordinate the selection and attendance of Glasgow/West of Scotland teams to compete in SDS National events.
3. Develop, co-ordinate and promote education and development opportunities for Glasgow’s coaches and volunteers working with disabled athletes and players.
4. Contribute positively to the GDS strategic development planning processes.
5. To secure sufficient funds for the on going development of GDS in accordance with OSCR guidelines and procedures. This will include 50% of the post holder salary for future years funding. The post holder will receive 10% of all funds raised.
6. Create, maintain and develop partnerships
7. Actively celebrate and promotes Glasgow successes and positive role models in disability sport through GDS.
8. Monitor and evaluate all GDS Programmes.
9. Promote and market GDS programmes and services.
10. Act as secretariat for the GDS Committee.
11. Represent GDS at related and relevant meetings as required.
12. Process and administer Protected Vulnerable Group (PVG) forms

General Responsibilities

1. Any other reasonable duties as delegated from time to time that are appropriate to this position
2. Contribute as appropriate to newsletter, website and other publications.

Management
The post holder should report to and meet with the GDS Chair on a regular basis to review progress.

Application procedure

The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 8 April 2019. A CV and cover letter must be sent to Jennifer Barsby by this date.

Further information
For further information about the post of any related enquiries please contact: Jennifer Barsby, Scottish Disability Sport, 0131 317 1130 / jennifer.barsby@scottishdisabilitysport.com.

Interviews and start date

Interviews are scheduled to take place on Monday 29 April 2019 in Glasgow with shortlisted candidates being notified no later than Thursday 18 April 2019. It is intended that the post will commence as soon as possible.

Notes to applicants

Glasgow Disability Sport is an equal opportunities organisation and aims to provide a working environment free from any form of harassment, intimidation, victimisation or unjustifiable discrimination. We aim to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of the Equality Act 2010. All appointments are made purely on the basis of merit and ability.