Club and Community Officer (Maternity Cover) Organisation Weightlifting Wales Salary £28,325 per annum for 0.60 FTE (Actual £16,995 per annum) Location Wales Contract type Fixed Term (Part time) Closing date 25 May 2025 Interview date 3 June 2025 Job Description Job Summary To deliver key elements of the Weightlifting Wales strategy for engaging the strength community and bringing people together. Building a strong, inclusive strength community by expanding opportunities for clubs, delivery centres and academies. Role and Responsibilities - Support a growing network of clubs and academies to foster safe, motivating, and positive environments to increase participation from local communities. - Help new clubs establish themselves, assisting with licensing, funding and community programme development. - Strengthen club pathways, guiding licensed clubs in progressing to delivery centre or academy status. - Recognise club and academy contributions, valuing the role of clubs, academies and volunteers in raising the sport’s profile and expanding participation. - Support the development of club coaches, enhancing skills and opportunities at the grassroots level. - Share best practices, in coaching and club management. - Assist in the planning and delivery of high-quality, community-focused programmes.- Support national campaigns promoting the value of weightlifting, para powerlifting, and strength training. - Showcase the benefits of strength training for diverse and underrepresented groups. - Aid in the research to refine programmes in line with best practices and participant needs. - Support delivery centres and academies to engage with local organisations. - Embed equality and diversity across all programmes. - Uphold the organisational values of Weightlifting Wales. - Support the performance team to deliver a long term, athlete-centred pathway. This list is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive as there may be other duties and requirements associated with the post which the organisation may call upon the post holder to perform. The post holder must ensure that equality standards are met on a daily basis and that the equality policy is adhered to. Person Specification The successful candidate will have experience, knowledge, skills, and attributes in the following areas: Knowledge • Training methodology and practice at a club level. • Development pathways and club progression models. • The benefits and principles of sport for community health and inclusion. Experience • Coaching and supporting at grassroot levels, particularly within a club environment. • Delivering inclusive, community-focused programmes. • Working independently and collaboratively within a performance-managed or development team. Skills • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with local authorities, schools, and clubs. • Strong ICT and organisational skills to manage and deliver projects and plans. • Ability to inspire, support and motivate community coaches, volunteers, and participants. Attributes • A good team player who builds trust and confidence with coaches, clubs, partners, and lifters. • A proactive attitude with a willingness to share learning and support others. • Integrity, high ethical standards, and a commitment to inclusion and equality. Desirable skills, knowledge and experience • Welsh language speaker. • Experience of coaching weightlifting and Para Powerlifting. • Knowledge of community funding applications and club licensing processes. Additional requirements A Full clean driving license, Enhanced DBS and valid Safeguarding certification. Working towards a Level 2 British Weightlifting qualification and Coach License, within 3 months. How to apply To apply, please send your CV and application form (found on the Weightlifting Wales 'our vacancies' website page, https://weightlifting.wales/our_vacancies) to: admin@weightlifting.wales Share X LinkedIn Email