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24 Jun 2024
Part-Time Domestic Classification Officer
Job Description
JOB PURPOSE:
To assist in managing, developing and delivering a classification system across the Home Nations which will include:
- Co-ordination of classification opportunities
- Providing support and guidance to swimmers, coaches and parents on classification in partnership with Home Nation Para-Swimming Leads
- Assisting in the development of a new classification-training programme
- Management of the existing national classifier pool
JOB LOCATION:
- The normal place of work will be the Aquatics GB office in Loughborough or other agreed Aquatics GB office
- There will be an expectation that this role undertakes travel as necessary to fulfil the job to the satisfaction of Aquatics GB
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work in partnership with Home Nation leads to create and maintain an annual calendar of classification opportunities
- Manage the waiting list for classification including regularly communicating with updates to parents and swimmers
- Liaise with classifiers, swimmers and parents on required medical information for the purposes of classification
- In conjunction with the Home Nation leads, develop a formal classifier-training programme
- Coordinate the classifier training programme including trainee’s development
- Manage domestic classification enquiries as required
- Maintain accurate records of the training status of national pool of classifiers and support their individual development
- Work with partners including British Paralympic Association and Sport Excel on the classification system
- Update Home Nations regarding swimmers on membership and classification status
- Develop guidance and resource documents on classification where appropriate
- Provide updates and reports on classification as and when required
- Be present to support classification opportunities at competition and newcomers meets where required and as appropriate
- Support athletes, parents and coaches in their understanding of what to expect from the respective classes through the classification process as appropriate
- Carry out any other duties within the scope and purpose of the job and proactively comply with organisation policies and procedures
- Coordinate Classification Working Group meetings and attend Para Performance Implementation Group (PIG) meetings
KEY INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CONTACTS
- Aquatics GB colleagues
- Aquatics GB appointed travel partner(s)
- Athletes, coaches and support staff
- Medical practitioners
- UK Sports Institute
- External contractors
- Trainers/facilitators
- Facilities
- Local Organising Committees and event organisers
- Home Nations performance and classification leads (Scottish Swimming, Swim England, Swim Wales)
This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and will be amended in light of the changing needs of the World Class Programme and/or Aquatics GB.
How to Apply
If you feel that you have the skills and attributes for this role then we would like to hear from you. To obtain an application pack contact peopledepartment@aquaticsgb.com or download a pack from our website https://www.aquaticsgb.com84 total views, 0 today