Somerset Golf Development Officer
Salary £10,000 for 18 hours per week (on a self employed basis, responsible to the Somerset Golf Partnership)
This is a new and exciting opportunity for someone with good communication and interpersonal skills to co-ordinate the development of golf in Somerset.
You will work with the Somerset Golf Partnership, England Golf, Active Somerset and Golf Foundation to successfully co-ordinate and implement the Somerset Golf Development Plan.
The Golf Development Officer will initiate and promote the sport within the county, working with volunteers, coaches, schools, clubs and other agencies to assist and provide high quality golf opportunities for all.
The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate a good understanding of sports development principles and golf structures, along with good organisational skills and the ability to motivate others.
This post is offered on a temporary basis for 1 year, with a view to secure further funding to extend the post beyond this period. However, as it is subject to external funding, agreed annually, the post will cease to exist should this funding be unavailable and appropriate notice will be provided.
Given the nature of the post the successful applicant will be required to authorise an application for Disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau.
If you feel you are up for the challenge, have the necessary experience and skills and want to take forward this opportunity to develop golf in Somerset, then we would like to hear from you.
Please apply with CV and covering letter, referring to the job description and person specification to Chairman, Somerset Golf Partnership, 16B The Avenue Taunton, Somerset TA1 1EA.
For a copy of the job description and person specification, please visit www.englishgolfunion.org or www.englishwomensgolf.org
For further information please contact Eileen Binding, Somerset Golf Partnership Chairman on 01823 337553 or Jamie Woodford, EGU & EWGA Regional Development Officer on 07739 403764.
Deadline for applications: Friday 25th February 2011
