WEIGHTLIFTING WALES – Events Coordinator, 0.60 FTE.
Weightlifting Wales is looking to appoint an Events Coordinator. The work location is flexible. 156 days per year. Flexible working hours. Some weeks require more work, other weeks less work.
The salary is £28,250 per annum for 0.60 FTE (Actual £17,100 per annum).
THE ROLE
As Events Coordinator you will deliver the key elements of the Weightlifting Wales Strategy associated with events. Organise and manage domestic competitions for Weightlifting, Para Powerlifting and other related events. Engage with various organisations, licensed clubs/academies, venues and volunteers.
Click here to see the Weightlifting Wales strategy.
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Deliver the key elements of the Weightlifting Wales Strategy associated with events, engaging with volunteers and host venues
Work with the Strategy and Development Manager to:
Successfully organise and manage the annual calendar of events.
Plan, organise, manage and review competitive events in Wales.
Support non-competitive events in Wales, such as the Disability Sport Wales InSport Series and Talent ID initiatives.
Ensure the safeguarding policy and risk assessments are followed correctly.
Liaise with partner organisations and host venues to plan and book facilities, accommodation and refreshments.
Register each competitive event with UKAD.
Support and develop Technical Officials in both Weightlifting and Para Powerlifting.
Ensure enough volunteers and volunteer Technical Officials are available to support events.
Ensure each competitive event follows IWF rules or World Para Powerlifting rules and relevant guidelines provided by the Strategy and Development Manager.
For each event, prepare in advance following a detailed operational plan.
Organise all aspects of an event, such as the transportation of equipment, planning volunteer roles and responsibilities, competition rotas, volunteer meetings; and suitably training loaders at events.
Ensure documentation required for events is fully prepared, such as event schedules and programmes.
- Successfully manage a group of volunteers throughout each event.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
The successful candidate will have extensive experience in Event Management, with excellent knowledge of competition format and procedures; and the ability to lead teams of volunteers.
They will have outstanding communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others. They will be able to develop trusting working relationships and work with an attention to detail.
They must have a valid driving license, enhanced DBS, a valid safeguarding certification and obtain a British Weightlifting Technical license within 3 months of starting in post and progress to obtain the World Para Powerlifting Technical Official qualification (within 6 months).
Being a Welsh language speaker, experience of managing Weightlifting and Para Powerlifting competitions would be desirable
Click below for a full job description and person specification.
Events Coordinator Job Description
OUR EQUALITY STATEMENT
Weightlifting Wales is committed to making our sport accessible to participants from all social and ethnic backgrounds. We continue to implement initiatives to develop opportunities and reduce barriers to participation. It is of huge importance that all Weightlifting Wales staff and board members, along with members and volunteers, understand how they contribute to our Equality policy.
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: 20 January 2025 at 17:00.
Applicants should submit an application form (find attached below) and CV, explaining clearly how they meet all the essential requirements for this post, marked for the attention of Jake Eastwood, to: admin@weightlifting.wales
To arrange an informal discussion about the role, please contact the Strategy and Development Manager, Simon Roach at simon.roach@weightlifting.wales
INTERVIEW DATES: Interviews will take place in February 2025
