The Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences at Liverpool John Moores University is an internationally recognised research unit investigating physical activity and health related issues. In partnership with Liverpool PCT, Alder Hey Children’s Hospital and Liverpool City Council we are seeking to appoint an Intervention Coordinator (Physical Activity Specialist) to manage the delivery of a family-based lifestyle intervention to tackle childhood obesity in Liverpool (Getting Our Active Lifestyles Started (GOALS).
We are looking for a pro-active individual to take responsibility for maintaining the efficient day to day running of the GOALS intervention, and to provide quality assurance for the intervention’s physical activity component. This operational management role will suit an individual with excellent organisational skills and physical activity knowledge who is committed to improving the health of Liverpool families. Duties will include managing recruitment to the intervention, coordinating timetables and staff rotas across several Liverpool sites, liaising with intervention venues, designing and adapting physical activity sessions and supervising physical activity coaches.
The position offers a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to join a lively, multidisciplinary team working in partnership with local organisations. You will be a qualified coach (NGB level 2 or equivalent) with a degree in a sports or exercise related subject. At least one year’s experience coaching children plus experience of coordinating a complex project is essential.
This project received support from the Liverpool First Area-Based Grant and the European Union. Appointment to this position is subject to a CRB check. Click here for job description.
Further particulars and application forms are available from and applications to Human Resources, Liverpool John Moores University, Rodney House, 70 Mount Pleasant, Liverpool L3 5UX. Tel: 0151 231 3166 or 0151 231 3518 (24 hour answerphone).
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