Sport and Community Activity Assistant - Casual
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SPORT & COMMUNITY ACTIVITY ASSISTANT - CASUAL (3 positions)
Directorate: Environmental and Community Services
Department: Wellbeing and Culture Services
Basis: Hours are variable dependent on service delivery
Pay: Grade B - £12.85 to £13.05 per hour (equivalent to £24,796 to £25,185 per annum pro rata)
The Opportunity:
Our Community Health and Wellbeing Development Team is looking for enthusiastic and reliable Casual Sport and Community Activity Assistants to help us deliver an exciting and busy summer holiday programme. The hands-on role will include delivering a variety of sport and community activity sessions within the borough, predominantly working with children and young people.
The Community Health and Wellbeing Development team have various ongoing projects which require staff to support delivery, such as school holiday schemes, youth engagement and wider community activities.
The positions are casual, with hours allocated according to service needs. Most opportunities will fall during school holiday periods, as well as weekday and evening sessions throughout the year.
About You:
We are looking for people with the passion and ability to inspire, motivate and encourage people through sport and community activity. It is essential that you have some experience of working with others to deliver sport and activities in a range of environments and community settings.
Candidates should have the confidence to communicate effectively and the ability to work on their own initiative, adapting activities to meet the needs of participants and ensuring all sessions are inclusive.
You will be punctual, reliable, and willing to travel within Erewash to support mobile provision at various locations. Full training will be provided; however, a recognised coaching qualification—or a commitment to completing the required training—is essential for the role.
Please note the successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
If you would like an informal discussion about this role, please contact Jordan Hedges, Community Health and Wellbeing Team Leader on 07842 231338 or email jordan.hedges@erewash.gov.uk
For further information about working for Erewash Borough Council and how to apply for this job please visit our website at https://www.erewash.gov.uk/jobs-section/jobs.html
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 15th April 2026.
Please note: This role is only open to applicants who already have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can apply with a CV and supporting statement, clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role.
To apply online please visit our website at http://www.erewash.gov.uk/job-search
To submit a CV, please click on the ‘Apply Online’ icon located at the foot of the page. You will be requested to provide some basic information before you upload your CV.
Alternatively, an application form and job description is available from Human Resources, Erewash Borough Council, Town Hall, Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 5RP, telephone: 0115 931 6000 (24 hr. voicemail), e-mail: jobs@erewash.gov.uk
If you are a current employee of Erewash Borough Council and you wish to apply for this vacancy, you must apply through your Employee Self Service account. If you do not have access to Employee Self Service, you must complete a paper or word version of Erewash Borough Council’s job application form.
The Council is positive about disabled people and those who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview.
The Council also supports the Armed Forces Covenant and those who have previously worked in the armed forces and meet the essential shortlisting criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
Please ensure that you make it clear on your application form that you wish to be considered under these criteria.