Job Vacancy - Hit the Top Peer Leader Coordinator

Nov 7, 2009

This post offered by Cricket for Change is funded by the National Lottery through Big Lottery Fund.

Cricket for Change will offer the post holder the opportunity to work in a pioneering, exciting and fast moving charity, that aims to improve the lives of young disadvantaged people in London and Overseas using the vehicle of cricket.   

The post holder will have a responsibility to manage and support three young Peer Leaders who have a disability.   The post holder will work with the three Peer Leaders to increase participation in the Hit The Top programme by introducing cricket to young people with a disability who attend mainstream education. 

The post holder will be expected to assist the three peer leaders to control a small budget, develop a marketing strategy and work alongside a Peer Leader Coach Mentor.  The peer leaders will also be supported by the post holder to feedback at Trustee level on the charities performance and to shape future policy and strategic decisions.

The post holder will need to be enthusiastic, creative, self motivated and have previous experience of working with people with a disability in a sporting environment.     The appointment will be dependent on an enhanced CRB check being carried out.

A good level of IT skills, a flexible working pattern, a grasp of budget management and access to a car and a clean driving licence is desirable for this role.

Salary: £10,400pa

Location: London-wide

Type of contract: 1 year part time fixed contract – possibility of further two years

For further information please contact Andy Dalby-Welsh on 07786 238168 or andydw@cricketforchange.org.uk 

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through a CV with a supporting one page document detailing your suitability to the role to Cricket for Change, The Cricket Centre, Plough Lane, Wallington, Surrey SM6 8JQ

Closing date:
09/11/2009      Interview dates: 17th November 2009

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