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Medical Offer

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 10:15:46 GMT

British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) is seeking to appoint Medical Officers for the 2009 World University Summer Games. The Summer Games will take place in Belgrade, Serbia and it is anticipated that Great Britain will be sending a delegation of 200 athletes and officials.

Essential Criteria/Experience

Current full GMC registration
Professional indemnity with a recognised provider of medical insurance e.g. MDU, MPS
Working towards a postgraduate qualification (diploma or Masters degree) in Sport and Exercise Medicine
To be able to demonstrate a regular clinical commitment to sports medicine
Experience of delivering medical support to athletes and teams at elite Competition level
To hold a current and valid certificate in emergency care (REMO, ALS, or ATLS)

Desirable Criteria

To have demonstrated commitment to BUCS by providing medical support to the BUCS domestic programme
Experience of delivering medical support to athletes and teams at elite International Competition level
Experience of multi sport events

General

Enthusiastic Team player
Flexible and conscientious approach to work

Professional

It is anticipated that Medical Officers selected for the World University Summer Games will be required to attend some pre-Games training sessions / weekends to familiarise themselves with the competitors and officials of participating sports. This will include attendance at the BUCS Championships taking place in Sheffield from the 12 - 15 March 2009.

Salary: Honorary position, although travel and subsistence costs will be paid (where not otherwise provided)

Location: Belgrade, Serbia

Type of contract: Event runs from 1 - 12 July 2009

Regional Director

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 11:01:20 GMT

USA Team Handball (USATH)is the not-for-profit National Governing Body for the Olympic sport discipline of Team Handball. When fully staffed, USA Team Handball will have five (5) regional directors located in the Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest and West. Regional directors shall report directly to the General Manager of USATH, who in turn reports to a president and board of directors. The Regional Director shall be responsible for the development of Team Handball on a regional basis, both in terms of attracting financial support (donations, sponsorships, new members) and building non-professional handball programs including at the youth, recreational, secondary school and university levels. The Regional Director shall work in partnership with a Regional Staff Coach for the latter.

MISSION STATEMENT:
The mission of USATH shall be to develop, promote, educate and grow the sport of Team Handball at all levels in the United States and to enable United States athletes to achieve sustained competitive excellence to win medals in international and Olympic competition

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Establishment of a regional board of directors, consisting of five individuals who would make a donation to USA Team Handball and agree to assist in the development of the sport in their region.
- Identify and secure regional sponsors, suppliers and USATH members
- Establish, nurture and/or grow team handball programs (club, intramural, PE or varsity) at universities in the region.
- Establish, nurture and/or grow team handball programs in recreational centers, middle schools and secondary schools.
- Monetize sport development activities, such as camps, clinics and tryouts through revenue-generating activities including sponsorships and donations.
- Prepare a formal report monthly to general manager with overview of regional business and sport development progress.
- Manage and faithfully represent the intentions and directives of USA Team Handball, as recommended by general manager and Board of Directors
- Serve as a liaison to clubs, leagues, schools and other handball entities within the region
- Serve as a primary representative of USA Team Handball to the general public and media in the region.
- Job requires spending 10-20% of time traveling throughout region.
COMPENSATION & ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Salary: Regional Director base salary will be dependent upon experience.

Location (preferred):
- West: Los Angeles, San Francisco or Salt Lake City
- Southwest: Houston, Dallas, Austin or San Antonio
- Midwest: Chicago
- Northeast: New York, Philadelphia or Boston
- Southeast: Atlanta or Miami

Additional Compensation: Regional director shall have the opportunity to earn commissions on sales, plus bonuses based upon meeting or exceeding budget expectations.

Automobile. Regional Director shall be reimbursed for all approved travel expenses including mileage reimbursement for use of personal vehicle.

Benefits. Regional Director may have the opportunity to receive health insurance and other medical benefits generally available to USA Team Handball employees.

Communication Tools. Regional Director shall receive use of a cellular phone and calling plan, and a laptop computer.

Basketball Head Coach

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 06:22:03 GMT

Greenhouse Schools Project have a vacancy for a Basketball Head Coach.
Based full time in one school, you will be both a role model & mentor to pupils where you will plan, manage & deliver a fully inclusive programme of Basketball coaching to all pupils in the school where you will be deployed.

The programme will be extra-curricular focused, but may include some limited work alongside the P.E. department with year 7 & 8 pupils from time to time; this may include 1:1 coaching/mentoring. Predominately, you will establish breakfast, lunch time and after school clubs and develop regular competitive opportunities for all players. You will also develop holiday programmes & camps during all 3 half terms, the Easter holidays and during the school summer holidays.

You will be expected to establish close working relationships with local community Basketball clubs so that opportunities for players to join local clubs become a fundamental part of the programme. All Greenhouse staff is provided with comprehensive Continuous Professional Development support & is expected to commit fully to Greenhouse's Safeguarding Children and Equalities Policies.

Salary: £23,000 - £27,000 p.a. (depending on experience)
Location: London

Type of contract: Full - time

For more information about Greenhouse Schools Project and to view the short video clip showing our Basketball programmes, visit www.greenhouseschools.org

EGA Regional Administrator

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 06:01:01 GMT

English Gymnastics (EG) are looking for a Regional Administrator for their Southern Region. Responsibilities to provide administrative and clerical support for the Regional Committee and Development Officer, and provide a course administration service to the region in relation to all BG, EG and regional courses.

Duties to include:
- To provide administrative and clerical support for the Region, Regional Chair/Committee and the Regional Development Officer
- To be a point of contact for general enquiries from the public, officers and members of the region, English Gymnastics and British Gymnastics.
- Liase with BG and EG on all matters relating to coach education and other courses within the region
- Monitor a budget system and manage the Coach Education budgets
- To update, maintain and develop the Regional website
- To coordinate and edit the production of regional publications
- To attend Regional Executive Committee Meetings

BG is an equal opportunities employer. All appointments are made purely on the basis of merit and ability. BG is committed to an action plan to ensure this policy is fully effective.

Salary: £14,577 - £20,709
Location: within the South region and can be discussed at interview.
Type of contract: Full time 37hrs per wk, 1 yr fixed term contract subject to funding, reviewed at that time.

Regional Skill Development Coach - Disability Swimming

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 04:28:47 GMT

The Amateur Swimming Association (ASA of the UK would like to recruit a Regional Skill Development Coach - Disability Swimming.

The ASA is the National Governing Body (NGB) for Swimming and its associated disciplines in England with its headquarters situated in the centre of Loughborough.
Following the recent success of Team GB Swimming at the Beijing Paralympics 2008 and looking ahead to London 2012, the ASA South East Region, in partnership with Sport England South East, has created an exciting opportunity of a Regional Skill Development Coach for disability swimming.

The postholder will implement the NGB's recognised long term athlete development pathway by coaching a range of swimmers with impairment at skill development level and above. As a Head Coach you will have the responsibility for further developing the existing regional squad structure and look to set up a sub-regional structure by working closely with swimmers and their coaches to ensure all develop their potential. You will play a vital role in increasing participation and bridging the gap that currently exists for swimmers who have the ability to progress from learn to swim to a regional level.

The successful candidate must be self-motivated with a minimum of ASA Club Coach / UKCC Level 3 coaching qualification and have the experience of working with swimmers, other coaches and volunteers at a club level and above. Experience of working with disabled swimmers would be desirable.

The ASA is committed to diversification of its work force and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. The Organisation is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We currently hold the Foundation, Preliminary and Intermediate Levels of the Equality Standard. A non-smoking policy applies to all premises occupied by the asa.

Salary: £25,827 to £35,675 per annum (F1 Base to F1, Increment 4) Plus contributory pension
Location: Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre, Marlow, Bucks.
Type of contract: All Hours Worked.

Facilities Manager

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 14:57:43 GMT

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Facilities Manager at Trent Bridge,the home of Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club.

The successful candidate will be a flexible self starter with strong IT skills.

Key responsibilities will include ensuring the cleanliness and security of Trent Bridge and our nearby Lady Bay Sports Ground at all times.

You will also be adept at developing and implementing an effective maintenance programme for all the off field facilities at Trent Bridge.

You will have a proven track record in operational management, and the ability to manage people and plan effectively will be inherent in all that you do.

You will have an understanding of Health & Safety legislation and will be responsible for relationships with contractors as part of your remit to ensure the safety and security of both venues.

Sports Lecturers

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 06:58:23 GMT

Morgan Hunt has a number of great opportunities for Sports Lecturers in Hampshire. We are working with colleges all around Hampshire and are looking for excellent candidates with a proven background in the sports and fitness industry. The college are also interested to hear from candidates that have developed sports links with the local community as this would be a key element to the role. A teaching qualification is desirable, however the college will consider candidates that don't currently hold one if you have a degree or relevant qualification in sport. The college will also consider candidates that have extensive industry experience.

This is a great opportunity to continue to teach within Further Education or begin and develop this as a career. The college offers great pay opportunities with the potential to earn £22-£25 per hour.

Full and part time hours are available to suit.
Location: Hampshire
Contract Hours: Full Time Salary: £22 - £25 per hour

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in the Human Nutrition Programme

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 08:07:15 GMT

Massey University (New Zealand) are seeking a person to assist with the development and teaching of our Human Nutrition Programmes. The appointee will have successful research and teaching experience and an interest in sports nutrition.
Location: Institute of Food, Nutrition and Human Health.
For more information go to http://jobs.massey.ac.nz

Operations Manager

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 09:01:55 GMT

British Water Ski has a vacancy for an Operations Manager to play a key role within the organisation to assist us in achieving our short and long term goals.

Applications are invited from suitably experienced candidates with a proven track record in a similarly sized organisation, not necessarily in sport. Applicants must have a minimum of three year's proven experience of working in a similar role and a strong track record in an organisational role. Experience of facilities management and proven staff management experience are also essential.

It is an exciting time to join the organisation as we redefine our staffing structure to assist us in facing the challenges ahead.
Salary: circa £30k

Head of Sales & Marketing

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 04:04:54 GMT

Harlequins Rugby League Club is looking for a Head of Sales and Marketing. Harlequins Rugby League competes in rugby's Super League from its home at The Stoop, Twickenham, on a ground-share basis with its rugby union namesake. As London's only club in Super League, Harlequins has a crucial role in developing the game in the capital and across the south-east.

As Head of Marketing & Sales, you will bring a strong commercial edge to the club and you will:
- Drive new ticketing and hospitality sales programmes
- Deploy effective marketing skills to attract, retain and develop the club's customer base
- Oversee the club's highly regarded youth development policy, via its community programmes
- Develop high profile PR campaigns in order to raise visibility of the club
In summary, as the sales and marketing expert, you'll utilise your creative and innovative skills to open new markets, build on existing relationships and generate increased revenues.
Salary: £40k

How to apply
If you can demonstrate how you can focus your natural commercial skills onto the development of the club's businesses, then we should be talking soon. See instructions below.

iStadia Champions USA/Canada

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 03:32:14 GMT

iStadia Ltd, the company that runs this website is looking for enthusiastic and dynamic individuals who can help us build the iStadia brand (istadia.com) in the USA and Canada.

iStadia is growing globally due to the networking and contributions to content (articles, blogs, interest groups (Clubs), forums, jobs etc.) made by its members. We want to build on this by appointing several individuals across the USA and Canada who can market and 'sell' iStadia by using their own contacts and networks to increase
1. Memberships
2. Visitor numbers to iStadia

Currently 25% of visitors (users of the products and services of iStadia members) are from the USA and Canada. Less than 25% of our membership is from the USA and Canada. We want to increase both to 50%.

Can you help us do that?
Ideally we would like you to have some or all of the following:
- Extensive contacts/networks in sport and exercise (professional or otherwise)
- Knowledge of sport, sport science or the sport and fitness sector including sport business.
- Be able to provide regular US/Canadian base content via articles, blogs, forums and Clubs (regional North American Clubs covering iStadia's activities is a concept we want to develop).
- Post jobs relevant to the North American market by attracting paying job ads.
- Promote iStadia to NGB's (National Governing Bodies), government, academia (including students), professional sports associations, institutions associated with the sport and fitness business sector as well as sport science based associations.
- Feedback relevant information to iStadia to suppport it's fundamental objective of continuous improvement for both members and visitors alike.

This role could potentially suit a real sport or exercise enthusiast, perhaps someone like a journalist (possibly retired), someone from the media, ex-administrators of NGB's or sports associations or ex-pro athletes.
If you are interested, please give us a call or get in touch via our online application system.