London Disability Development Officer – 12 Month Fixed Term
Responsible to: South East Disability Tennis Development Manager
Location: A mobile role covering the London boroughs
Salary: £23,000 – £25,000, Dependant on experience, plus excellent benefits
About the role
The Mission of the Tennis Foundation Disability Development Program is to inspire and engage more disabled people to be involved in tennis, whatever their ability and background. Providing opportunities for all and credible pathways for the most talented.
The role of the Disability Development Officer in supporting this Mission is to implement the disability tennis development strategy by engaging and building relationships with existing and new partners to: encourage more tennis facilities to deliver inclusive tennis programs and increase the number of disabled people playing tennis.
Key Attributes
Disability Tennis
· Build & develop local partnerships with wider disability and tennis communities on a local basis to influence greater participation of disabled people in tennis. This includes London Sport, Local Authorities, EFDS, NGB’s and other local disability organisations.
· To support the Tennis Foundation grassroots disability development programme, according to strategy, specifically relating to designated Networks and their delivery against action plans and funding. This may involve support on workforce development, recreational competition, action planning and administration of Network forums & meetings.
· To raise awareness of opportunities for disabled people to play tennis in London through areas such as; build and develop increased engagements with specific LTA Counties, increased borough engagement through ‘GOGA’ & ‘Into Sport’ programmes, build & develop relationships with London stakeholders and partners and deliver a light touch engagement with tennis venues.
· To increase disability community engagement at London based tennis events; disability community engagement for events such as the ITF Wheelchair Singles Masters, London Youth Games, BPA’s National Paralympic day and the ATP Surbiton Trophy tournament.
· Provide support to the South East & East Regional Manager across grassroots disability development work; setting up the TF CPD courses, organising tutors & venues, minute taking at meetings, co-ordination support of planning & delivery relating to events/festivals and other such administrative duties with a high level of efficiency and customer service.
General Requirements
· To be an ambassador for the vision of British tennis both internally and externally communicating and promoting the vision and direction of the LTA/ TF with passion.
· To build, manage and maintain strong inter-departmental relationships and communication with the TF and LTA and work in partnership with other team members.
· Provide cover for colleagues during holidays and absence, and, in a small team, be prepared to carry out any necessary task when required.
· Provide outstanding customer service to tennis stakeholders and visitors, responding quickly with true personal ownership and responsibility in a world-class working environment.
· Make suggestions to improve the working situation within own area of work and the organisation as a whole.
· Cooperate with measures introduced to ensure there is Equality of Opportunity.
· Comply with all aspects of the LTA’s Health and Safety Policy (as adopted by the TF) and arrangements
Person Specification
Essential
· Experience and a good understanding of tennis/sports development and the organisational landscape of tennis/sport in the UK.
· Knowledge of Local Authorities and their role in developing active lifestyles
· Knowledge and understanding of the barriers and motivations that influence participation in sport by disabled people
· Good organisational, time management and prioritisation skills, with evidence of developing and delivering plans to support operational objectives. Evidence of delivering through others through use of effective influencing, relationship building and negotiating skills.
· Effective presentation and communication skills both verbally and in writing.
· Experience of working flexibly (Including evenings/weekends/location as required), showing the ability to prioritise tasks to meet the changing needs of the business, pro-active.
Knowledge, Training & Qualifications:
Essential
· Knowledge of disability sport
Desirable
· Educated to a degree level, ideally Sports related
· Sports development experience
Closing date for applications is 22 February 2017 and Interview dates will take place on 15 & 22 March 2017
