Vacant job

Spöland Vännäs IF is a steadily growing multi-sport association with approximately 1,400 members in football, floorball, skiing, cycling, racket sports, and bingo. Our active members range from 6 to 83 years old, reflecting our ambition to offer sports, community, and joy of movement throughout life.

With a strong commitment to children and youth, we strive for a safe, inclusive, and sustainable association life. We are now looking for a club developer who wants to join us on this journey and continue to develop the organization together!

About the position

As a club developer, you will contribute to the association's development work with a particular focus on children's and youth activities. The role is primarily operational and involves coordinating and driving development initiatives in various parts of the association on behalf of the board.

The work requires a good ability to work independently in a non-profit environment while collaborating closely with the board, sections, and volunteers.

Responsibilities

You will be a coordinating link between the board, sections, leaders, active members, the municipality, sponsors, and other relevant stakeholders. You will participate in meetings, contribute to the work with the association's governing documents and policies, and support sections and leaders in their development work.

In addition, the responsibilities may include:

• working towards safe and positive sports environments
• initiating and implementing projects, training, and lectures for leaders and active members
• working with financing, project support, and grants
• responsibility for keeping the association's administrative systems and member information updated and current
• communication and social media, focusing on engagement and visibility of the association's activities
• collaboration with schools and planning and implementing break and holiday activities

We are looking for someone who

Has a sports background and experience in association life - for example, as an active member, leader, or engaged parent. You understand volunteer engagement and thrive in an environment where responsibility and collaboration are central.

You are comfortable interacting with children and youth, enjoy being present in the activities, and find it easy to build relationships. As a person, you are attentive, structured, and proactive, and can handle conversations and situations where different opinions meet.

You have a B driver's license and access to your own car. A valid extract from the criminal record is also required for the position.

Preferred qualifications

• education or experience as a sports consultant, sports educator, sports scientist, or similar
• experience in association development, project work, or coordinating roles
• experience in communication and/or social media

We offer

A meaningful and varied position in an association with a strong local presence and significant volunteer engagement. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of children's and youth sports and become part of an engaged community with leaders, active members, parents, and the board.