Vacancy: MA PE, Physical Activity & School Sport (PEPASS)

About the Company

Glasgow’s PEPASS Team (Physical Education, Physical Activity & School Sport) is located within Education Services for Glasgow City Council. The Active Schools Programme sits within PEPASS. The team is one of the largest and busiest activity teams in the country with a massive range and diversity of activity and sport facilities on our doorstep. From Athletics to Track Cycling, Swimming to Outdoor Education, the opportunities that will be available to Modern Apprentices are second to none in the industry. PEPASS develops, supports and manages a number of sport and activity opportunities, competitions, programmes and events and provides resources and information to support schools, staff and partners across the city, encouraging Primary and Secondary aged pupils to get involved and be more physically active, more often. The team is made up of Physical Education Lead Officers, Active Schools Coordinators, a Modern Apprentice Lead Officer, a Dance and Activities Development Officer, a School Leadership Officer, Blairvadach Outdoor Education Centre, the Glasgow Primary Swim Team, management and an administrative support/development team. We are committed to contributing to Glasgow's key priorities of: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion 2014 Legacy Sport Glasgow Improvement Challenge Physical Education and School Sport Opportunities for Participation Coach Education and Leadership Club Coaching and Volunteering Events and Competition

Job Description and Key Responsibilities

DUE TO FUNDING CRITERIA, THIS VACANCY IS AVAILABLE TO THE FOLLOWING: 16-19 YEAR OLDS 20-29 YEAR OLDS WITH A DISABILITY * 20-29 YEAR OLDS WHO ARE CARE EXPERIENCED * *Please declare any additional needs for support As a PEPASS Apprentice you will build the skills needed to be a Sports and Activities Coach. You will join the Active Schools team and will be assigned a mentor for the duration of your apprenticeship. As an Apprentice, you will support physical activity and sport opportunities in a school community. You will be working with a range of pupils from a variety of backgrounds including Primary, Secondary and Additional Support for Learning. Throughout the Apprenticeship you will receive training and will complete a number of coaching and delivery qualifications. You will be supported and encouraged as a coach to develop the required skills and abilities to deliver high quality activity sessions. There will be opportunities to work with other staff and colleagues across the city so candidates should be prepared to travel when necessary to schools, clubs, events and competitions as required. Key Responsibilities: Represent the PEPASS Team in a professional manner at all times. Support Active Schools Team in developing, delivering and supporting sport and activity opportunities to Primary, Secondary and ASL pupils. Complete SVQ project, assessment and module work related to the Apprenticeship in a timely manner. Support the PEPASS Team at competitions and events. Support a variety of working groups with project work related to making more pupils, more active, more often. Complete a number of online and live training programmes within the required timescales. For more information about the PEPASS team and the work that we do please refer to the following: https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/gc/pepassglasgow/ (click on PEPASS Modern Apprentices) Holiday entitlement is generous: 26 days per year, 12.5 public holidays (Pro-rata)

Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills

Demonstrate an enthusiasm for Sport. It would be an advantage if you have been involved in one of our Leadership Programmes (Sports Leadership, Dance Leadership or Young Ambassador Programme).

Education, Qualifications and Training

It would be desirable if applicants have National 4 Maths and English.