Contract: 6 months (with possibility of extension), 21 hours per week, with regular evening/weekend work. Occasional paid overtime may also be available.
Working patterns: Hours may be different each week (21 hours in total), and will differ according to the team you are placed in:
Sports team: usually between 3pm and 6pm on weekdays, and 9am-12pm on Saturdays.
Community projects team: usually between 9am and 3pm on weekdays, with regular evening work.
Location: Perth (with regular work at McDiarmid Park & George Street) and travel across Perth & Kinross as required
Salary: £14,393 (£23,988 pro-rata)
Reports to: Sports Coordinator / Community Projects Coordinator
Job Purpose
Saints in the Community are looking for two Projects Assistants who will support the delivery of our wide range of sport, education and wellbeing programmes, helping to create positive, inclusive and enjoyable experiences for people of all ages and backgrounds.
The role will involve hands-on delivery and day-to-day administration of a large variety of Trust projects. The postholder will assist with the delivery of activities, working with participants of different ages, backgrounds and abilities. This is an entry-level role offering opportunities to gain practical experience and develop new skills. Appropriate training, qualifications and ongoing support will be provided to enable the postholder to develop the skills and confidence needed to deliver sessions independently.
Each Projects Assistant will be based within either the Sport or Community Projects team, with a particular focus on that team's activities. However, both postholders will work flexibly across all three of the Trust's service areas - Sport, Education and Wellbeing - supporting programmes wherever required.
Job Role & Responsibilities
1. Programme & Activity Delivery
Assist with the delivery of safe, engaging and inclusive sport, education and wellbeing activities alongside colleagues and volunteers.
Support the delivery of a range of football and sport activities, including recreational football, early years activity, girls' football, futsal, multi-sports and holiday camps.
Help deliver activities for children and adults with disabilities and additional support needs, including Autism and ADHD, with guidance from experienced colleagues.
Help deliver wellbeing programmes, including dementia-friendly reminiscence sessions, seated exercise, walking football, health walks, and social activities.
Help deliver STEM and emotional literacy activities in primary schools and community settings, including after school clubs and intergenerational events.
Help participants feel welcome, get involved and enjoy taking part.
Work alongside colleagues and volunteers across Sport, Education and Wellbeing, helping out where needed.
2. Programme Planning & Preparation
Help plan and prepare sessions, learning how to adapt activities to suit different ages, needs and abilities.
Help set up activities by preparing equipment, resources and venues.
Help to organise and deliver community events, tournaments, festivals and holiday programmes.
3. Administration
Make sure attendance registers are completed accurately and passed on to colleagues.
Help with day-to-day admin tasks, including updating spreadsheets, and sending emails to participants to share basic information about activities, such as meeting times, locations, or other reminders.
4. Resources, Health & Safety and Safeguarding
Help set up, organise and put away equipment, reporting any damage or problems to colleagues.
Follow health and safety procedures, help check equipment and venues, and report any hazards or concerns.
Follow the Trust's safeguarding and child protection policies, complete relevant training and report any concerns promptly.
Help make activities welcoming and accessible to everyone, following guidance from colleagues where needed.
5. Other duties
Build positive relationships with participants, families, colleagues and volunteers.
Take part in training and develop the skills and knowledge needed for the role.
Carry out other reasonable duties appropriate to the role, as requested by the relevant manager.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
Enthusiasm for sport, community activities & making a positive difference to people's lives.
Ability to engage positively with groups of different ages, abilities, and sizes, with a willingness to develop session delivery skills through training and support.
Friendly, approachable and able to communicate effectively.
Ability to work independently on tasks and as part of a team, following guidance and supporting colleagues.
Good organisational skills, reliability and timekeeping.
Basic IT skills and ability to maintain accurate records.
Enthusiasm for learning new skills, undertaking training and working towards relevant qualifications.
Willingness to work across different programmes and teams, including evenings and weekends.
Willingness to undertake required safeguarding training and join the PVG Scheme, where required for the duties of the post.
Full driving licence and access to transport.
Desirable Criteria
A recognised football or other sports coaching qualification, or equivalent.
A relevant wellbeing qualification or experience supporting wellbeing activities.
Experience of delivering sport, education, wellbeing or community activities.
Confidence in leading activities in different and unfamiliar settings or group sizes.
Experience of working or volunteering with children, young people, older people, people with disabilities or additional support needs.
Experience of volunteering in sport, education or community settings.
Knowledge of football, St Johnstone FC and the local community.
Further information & full job pack
How to apply
Please send a CV and covering letter to: niamh.irvine@saintsinthecommunity.co.uk by 12pm on 28th October.
Interviews will take place on 4th November at McDiarmid Park.
For more information or guidance on this position, please contact: 01738 459095 or email niamh.irvine@saintsinthecommunity.co.uk (Community Projects Coordinator).