Project Worker

The basic education department of the Municipality of Salla is seeking a project worker for a fixed-term position to promote an active lifestyle in schools from September 1, 2026, to July 31, 2027. The project worker will work in the "Try, Succeed, Choose - Exercise Belongs to You" project funded by the Finland Moves (Suomi liikkeelle) program. The goal is to increase physical activity among children and youth, develop a culture of physical activity, and build a permanent Move! sports counseling operating model in Salla. The project utilizes Salla's unique sports environments, such as Sallatunturi and Salla National Park, as part of the school day. The project funding has been granted as a state subsidy by the License and Supervision Authority. Job Description The project worker's duties include, among others: - practical implementation and coordination of the project in cooperation with school staff - planning and organizing sports and wellbeing activities for primary and lower secondary school students - organizing nature, fell, and sports days - building and implementing a sports counseling path related to Move! measurements - individual and small-group guidance for students on sports and wellbeing issues - developing and guiding recess physical activity and student-led sports activities - cooperation with teachers, instructors, school health care, sports services, guardians, and other partners - monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of the project. Work is primarily carried out in schools, but also includes activities in nature and fell environments. Requirements - suitable vocational education (e.g., in sports, health, education, or wellbeing) or a vocational qualification in school assistance supplemented by a sports instructor qualification - experience in guiding children and youth - organizational and cooperation skills - a proactive and developmental approach to work - interest in promoting sports, wellbeing, and inclusion We Value - experience working with children and youth - experience in multidisciplinary cooperation - knowledge of and interest in outdoor sports and wellbeing activities We Offer - a meaningful opportunity to promote the wellbeing of children and youth - a versatile and independent job description - the opportunity to develop a new type of sports counseling operating model - an inspiring work community and a wide cooperation network - Salla's unique nature and fell environment as part of the workday. The employment is fixed-term from September 1, 2026, to July 31, 2027. Working hours are part-time, 85%. Salary and other terms of employment are determined according to the general municipal civil service and employment collective agreement (KVTES). Before accepting the position, the selected person must present a criminal record extract for those working with children in accordance with the Criminal Records Act. Applications are requested via Kuntarekry by August 14, 2026, at 3:00 PM. In Salla, we move together - come and help build a more active school day for the benefit of children and youth!