St John’s Primary School 

Job Description	
Post Title:	Sports Assistant   AA3959
Grade: 		Evaluation:
Responsible to:	Community Sports Development Officer
Job Purpose:	To assist with the delivery of a comprehensive community sport programme at The Turf @ St John’s. To assist the Community Sports Development Officer in the overall management, administration and development of the facility. 

Main Duties:	The following is typical of the duties the postholder will be expected to perform.  It is not necessarily exhaustive and other duties of a similar nature and level may be required from time to time.

1.	To assist the Community Sports Development Officer with the effective day-to-day operation of The Turf @ St John’s, including customer service, the operation and control of all plant and equipment and occasionally undertaking key holder responsibilities.

2.	To assist in the delivery of sports participation programmes and sessions both for the school and the wider community

3.	To, support and assist in the development of an effective programme of activities within the facility.

4.	To ensure appropriate equipment, facilities and services are available and prepared for the implementation of the activity programmes.

5.	To ensure adequate security and safety is maintained at all times, providing direct supervision if necessary.

6.	To undertake daily health and safety checks, including undertaking routine maintenance or arranging repairs where necessary.

7.	To assist in providing a high quality of service for all customers and to deal with any matters raised by customers, either directly or by reference to the Community Sports Development Officer or School Business Manager.

8.	To deliver a programme of out of school hours and holiday activities for children and young people.

9.	To undertake an active role in service delivery and coaching as appropriate.

10.	To ensure appropriate equipment, facilities and services are available for the implementation of the activity programmes.

11.	Cash handling and recording of income/ expenditure as appropriate. 

12.	To attend events throughout the year to represent St John’s and promote sports activity message to a range of audiences

13.	To assist in ensuring  that all activities are delivered to the very highest standards

14.	To be committed to continuous professional development relevant to the post and personal training needs supporting future career advancement

15.	To promote and implement the School’s Equality Policy in all aspects of employment and service delivery.

16.	To follow excellent safeguarding practice at all times

17.	To assist in maintaining a healthy, safe and secure environment and to act in accordance with the School’s policies and procedures.

July 2015