The job requirements are detailed below. Essential qualifications, skills and experience are listed in the Job Descriptions/Person Specification which can be found under the attachments section below.
Mae’r ddogfen hon ar gael yn Gymraeg / This document is also available in Welsh.
Community Sport and Physical Activity Leader - Ext Funded
1 x 37 hour maternity cover
1 x 37 hour fixed term contract (currently to 31/03/2027 with the potential to extend subject to funding approval)
Sport RCT is seeking two individuals to support its Community Sport team in facilitating and delivering an increase in community capacity to provide sustainable sport and physical activity participation opportunities across Rhondda Cynon Taf.
Working as part of the Community Sport and Physical Activity team, postholders will assist in the development, implementation and review of the Community Sport and Physical Activity Plan, support the delivery of priority programmes and projects, and work closely with community organisations to build their capacity to deliver increased participation opportunities.
The role involves supporting the sporting and physical activity infrastructure within specific geographic areas based on population need, collaborating with internal departments and external partners, and helping to ensure the quality and consistency of services delivered. Postholders will collect and report on performance data, research evidence and management information, deliver sport and physical activity sessions and upskilling opportunities in line with relevant qualifications, and promote the benefits of regular physical activity to partners, stakeholders and the public.
The role also requires supporting delivery organisations and personnel to develop the skills and knowledge needed to provide sustainable opportunities, reflecting on outcomes to inform future service development, and committing to ongoing personal learning and professional development.
If you would like to informally discuss the role please contact Gavin Bennett on 07880 044523.
Protecting children and vulnerable adults is a core responsibility of all staff appointed to the Council.
In addition to this safeguarding responsibility, the successful applicant for this role will also be subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.
The Council values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. We offer a number of staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network.
An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
As part of the Council’s longer term objectives in relation to the Welsh language and its Workforce Planning Strategy, it is committed to a guaranteed interview scheme for Welsh-speakers of Level 3 and above. If you meet the essential criteria as identified in the person specification for the job and are a Welsh-speaker of Level 3 and above, you will be invited to interview if you choose to participate in the scheme.
In view of the large number of Application Forms which are currently being submitted individual applications are not acknowledged. Consequently if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application is unsuccessful on this occasion. In which case you are thanked for the interest you have shown in applying for a position within the Council.
In support of the Council’s voluntary pledge to support the Armed Forces, the recruiter must always be prepared to ensure that applicants who have identified themselves as members of the Armed Forces including Service Leavers, Veterans or Reservists and who meet the essential criteria of the person specification, are offered an interview.
Care Experienced Leavers – Guaranteed Interview Scheme
As part of the Council’s corporate parenting role it is committed to supporting its care experienced leavers. This means anyone who has spent time within the care system at any point in their life. We encourage applications from individuals who are care experienced to enable them to access employment, education, experiences and volunteering opportunities.
The Council will guarantee an interview for any care experienced leavers who wish to take part in the scheme who meet the essential criteria for the role.
