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SWFC Community Programme
| Do you know aproximately how many graduates your organisation has recruited between 2004-2005? | 5 |
| How do you advertise vacancies that graduates could apply for? | Science and Maths, Engineering/Building Maintenance, Arts and Humanities, Leisure and recreation |
| From which degree discipline do you normally recruit graduates? | Any |
| Do you have any minimum academic requirements? (e.g. Yes/No) | No |
| What sort of work experience do you feel is appropriate for the kind of graduate roles that you recruit for? | Work in a sports environment |
| What for you makes an applicant stand out from the crowd? | Those who have complimented their degree with relevant work experience. (Not just anything). |
| What common mistakes do you see applicants make at interview? | They know nothing about the organisation and what we do. |
| What kind of training do you provide for new starters within your organisation? | Induction and ongoing training plan - relevant to the role. |
| What is the average starting salary of a graduate within your organisation? | 14000 |
| Do you offer any other kind of work for undergraduate students? | Paid part-time work,Unpaid part-time work,Voluntary work,Supervised work experience,Vacation work |
| Do you know approximately how many graduates your organisation has recruited over the past 5 years?
Please provide details | 3 |
| Please specify if other degree disciplines | Leisure and recreation |
| What is involved in your recruitment process? | Local newspaper, Graduate Link, University Careers Services |
| How does your organisation ensure a good work-life balance? | We provide flexible working hours for all members of staff |
| How are people inducted into your organisation? How long is the process? | The induction is usually one morning session with additional specific sessions planned in the first week |
| How does the organisation embrace employees to make them feel part of the team? | We have a culture of team in the Community Programme – weekly team meetings on Monday for issues, planning, etc.
We also provide team training & social activities |
| What kind of training do you provide for new starters within the organisation? | Health & safety, Child Protection, First aid & additional ad hoc training to benefit their role – ie – Reading Mentoring, behaviour management, Fundamentals (movement), SAQ (agility) etc |
| What benefits/rewards are offered by the organisation? | We provide BUPA health-care, SWFC season tickets, car user allowances, Christmas function |
| What is the recruitment process for a graduate applying for work with your organisation and what core competencies do you look for? | CV & covering letter – advertisements go in local publications – Star etc.
We look for several core competencies dependent upon the role involved
We have a large team of coaches – NVQ 2 minimum – Level 3 if possible. In addition we would want to see additional courses, other sports qualifications, & experience of working with disabled people, children, different socio-economic groups etc.
We have an administrative role – Office Manager – different set of skills & quals, Community Officer – organisational skills & my role – Community Manager – management of people, projects, finance, business planning, etc |
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