The Core Role of an Active Schools Coordinator:

• to lead the development of high quality opportunities to participate in sport and physical activity before school, during lunch and after school
• develop, support and lead effective pathways between schools, clubs and community organisations
• provide leadership, planning and coordination across cluster with key stakeholders
• Increase the number and diversity of children and young people participating in Active Schools activities.
• Engage with children and young people who may experience barriers to participation to support their inclusion in activity.
• Recruit, retain and develop a network of volunteers to deliver activities in schools.
• Provide support and leadership opportunities for young people in a range of roles
• Provide training and support to the volunteer workforce to enable them to deliver high quality activity sessions
• Monitor local data to understand reach and to identify gaps in provision