Events Coordinator – Weightlifting Wales
Weightlifting Wales is looking to appoint an Events Coordinator. The work location is flexible, with 156 days per year and flexible working hours. Some weeks require more work, while others require less. 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, organizing and managing domestic competitions for Weightlifting, Para Powerlifting, and other related events. You will engage with various organizations, licensed clubs/academies, venues, and volunteers.
* 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 organize and manage the annual calendar of events.
* Plan, organize, 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 organizations 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.
* Prepare in advance for each event following a detailed operational plan.
* Organize 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
* Extensive experience in Event Management, with excellent knowledge of competition format and procedures; ability to lead teams of volunteers.
* Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others, develop trusting working relationships, and work with attention to detail.
* A valid driving license, enhanced DBS, a valid safeguarding certification, and the ability to obtain a British Weightlifting Technical license within 3 months and progress to obtain the World Para Powerlifting Technical Official qualification within 6 months.
* Welsh language speaker and experience of managing Weightlifting and Para Powerlifting competitions would be desirable.
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 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.
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