County Sports Partnership Update

SASSOT Club Accreditation funding – 3rd round open!

Does your sports club need funding to achieve Clubmark?

Chris Turner
Club Development Manager
T: 01785 619681
E: cturner@staffordbc.gov.uk

Stakeholder Survey

Reports High Levels Of Satisfaction

For the last four years, SASSOT has implemented a partner satisfaction survey. The last survey was conducted in October 2010. This year SASSOT took the decision to be part of the national benchmarking process by adopting use of the national ‘Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey’ produced by the CSPN. Some of the headline results are detailed below, the full results can be view in the final report. 

• 100% of partners were either very satisfied (70%) or satisfied (30%) with SASSOT
  
• 93.3% of partners were either satisfied or very satisfied with the level of support provided by SASSOT (2010 Result: 87.9%)
  
• 93.4% of respondents were very satisfied or satisfied with SASSOT adding value to the services that they provide
  
• 97.8% of respondents were very satisfied or satisfied with the efficiency of SASSOT in dealing with requests and queries
  
• 100% of respondents were either very satisfied or satisfied with the clarity of communications provided by SASSOT (eg e-newsletter, annual report, forms, promotional material, social media)

For more information contact:

Naomi Bird 
Knowledge, Communications & Equalities Manager
T: 01785 619585
E: nbird@staffordbc.gov.uk 

Talent Coaches Breakfast Club: Book your place now

The Talent Coaches Breakfast Clubs are targeted at coaches that are qualified at UKCC Level 3 or working towards this qualification. Coaches should also be working with performers at a County standard or higher.

The Breakfast Clubs are free of charge to attend and give the opportunity to listen to recognised experts and share coaching insights. There is one Club currently scheduled at Stoke-On-Trent and one in our neighbouring County of Shropshire that will take place at Lilleshall. Please see details below:

Lee Booth
Coaching Development Manager
T: 01785 619730
E: lbooth@staffordbc.gov.uk

Aiming High: Disability Sport and Physical Activity

Disabilit-e News provides information about what is happening within the county, nationally and in the elite world of disability sport. It will also advertises courses, clubs, events and success stories to motivate and inspire.There is also a dedicated section on Aiming High and the good work it is doing to promote activity based short breaks for disabled children and families.  

This publication will be produced twice a month and you can see previous editions and subscribe to receive Disabilit-e News directly on a page of SASSOT's website.

Disabilit-e News Issue 37

If you would rather wait, publications will be linked to this newsletter each month for you to view.

Mark Fosbrook
Aiming High Disability Sport + Physical Activity Development Officer
T: 01785 619398
M: 07800 619683
E: mfosbrook@staffordbc.gov.uk

Job Vacancy

Part Time Level 3 School Games Sports Festival Coordinator

(Post Number: LSL112)

Fixed-Term Contract to 31 March 2013

             Salary: £24,646 – £28,636 per annum pro-rata

14.8 hours per week

Play your part in delivering the Olympic legacy!

Sport Across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic and professional person to fill the position of Level 3 School Games Sports Festival Coordinator. You will be a joining a successful and respected County Sport Partnership team with a fantastic track record of delivery at a great time for community sport.

The School Games Competition programme provides a fantastic opportunity for young people across Staffordshire to experience high quality sports participation and competition.

The successful applicant will play a key role in supporting the Local Organising Committee in the organisation of the Level 3 Staffordshire School Games Sports Festival. You will work closely with a wide range of partners to deliver an exciting and high quality Level 3 Sports Festival.

The successful candidate will have a Sports, Business or Project Management related degree or equivalent. In addition proven experience in planning and managing high quality successful events or programmes, the ability to develop partnerships and work with a wide range of partners. Experience of managing financial and human resources, excellent communication skills as well as a clear understanding of the current sporting landscape are also essential requirements of this position. The person specification and job description can be found in the employment pack.

An Enhanced CRB will be required for this position. 

The closing date for applications will be close of business 10 February 2012.

An employment pack and application forms are available from Stafford Borough Council’s website, by e-mailing humanresources@staffordbc.gov.uk or contacting Human Resources on (01785) 619501 (24 hours).

To find out more contact Mark Thornewill or Jane Kracke at Sport Across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent on 01785 619896 or 01785 619187 email mthornewill@staffordbc.gov.uk or jkracke@staffordbc.gov.uk

Please note: Following the introduction of the 2010 Equality Act the record of absence section is now void, please do not complete this section of the application form. Please quote the post reference number.

Job Vacancy

  Volunteer Development Coordinator

12 Month Fixed-Term Contract 

(Post Number: LSL111)

 Salary: £19,621 - £21,591 per annum

Play your part in delivering the Olympic legacy!

Sport Across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic and professional person to fill the position of Volunteer Development Coordinator. You will be a joining a successful and well respected County Sport Partnership team with a fantastic track record of delivery at a great time for community sport.

As the Volunteer Development Coordinator you will play a key role in delivering a robust volunteer pathway for adults and young people across the whole of Staffordshire. Working closely with other members of the core team you will be responsible for the operational delivery of a range of contracts and supporting the overall coordination of SASSOT’s volunteering offer.

The successful candidate will have a background in volunteer development or community sport and have an understanding of the sporting landscape and the challenges facing community sports clubs and volunteers. The post is part funded by the Coalfields Regeneration Trust and has been created as a result of an exciting new partnership between our two organisations.

The person specification and job description can be found in the employment pack.

An Enhanced CRB will be required for this position.

The closing date for applications will be close of business on 1^st February 2012.

Interviews to be held on 17^th February 2012. 

An Employment Pack and application form are available from Stafford Borough Council’s website, by e-mailing humanresources@staffordbc.gov.uk or contacting Human Resources on (01785) 619501 (24 hours).

To find out more contact Mark Thornewill at Sport Across Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent on 01785 619896 or email mthornewill@staffordbc.gov.uk

Please note: Following the introduction of the 2010 Equality Act the record of absence section is now void, please do not complete this section of the application form. Please quote the post reference number.

Follow SASSOT on Facebook & Twitter

You can now keep up to date with the SASSOT on Facebook.  Please come and like our page and join other sports clubs, coaches, volunteers and professionals.  Posts include information on events, key programmes, coaching support, funding, workshop opportunities and much more..

As always, I hope that you enjoy reading this month's edition. If you are a not-for-profit organisation and would like a story to be included in our e-newsletter, please complete the attached article template and email it to lmorton@staffordbc.gov.uk

Leigh Morton
Admin Officer
T: 01785 619349