Liikunta- ja nuorisopalveluiden hanketyöntekijä - Toholammin kunta - Toholampi, Suomi

The Education Department of the Municipality of Toholampi is seeking a fixed-term project worker for the Moving School and Finnish Model for Hobbying projects from August 10, 2026, to June 30, 2027. The project worker will be employed at 90% of full-time. The role includes responsibility for the Finnish Model for Hobbying project in Toholampi schools, as well as the joint Moving School and Move projects between Toholampi and Lestijärvi municipalities, which are part of the Finland Moves program development grants. The fixed-term part-time employment begins on August 10, 2026, and ends on June 30, 2027. The terms of employment are governed by the municipal collective agreement (KVTES). The project work time consists of approximately 1 day per week for the Finnish Model for Hobbying project and about 3.5 days per week for the Moving School and Move projects. The portion of the project related to Lestijärvi School is approximately 0.5 days per week. The project worker is responsible for planning activities for the hobbying project, recruiting instructors, reserving facilities, communicating with youth and organizers, monitoring/reporting and developing the project, as well as communication about the club activities. For the Moving School and Move projects, the project worker is responsible for activities according to the project plan, development, and reporting. They promote the project goals, which aim to increase activity and movement during school days, change school day practices to support students' physical activity, enhance cooperation between home and school, familiarize the project to students and staff, and act as a communicator to promote active lifestyles among children and youth. The project worker collaborates closely with the sports department, school principals, and other staff. Applicants are required to have relevant education in sports, youth work, or guiding fields, and good interaction skills. Previous experience working in educational institutions or with sports and youth is an advantage. The employee must have their own car and a valid driver’s license for travel within Toholampi and Lestijärvi municipalities. Before confirmation of appointment, the selected person must submit an acceptable medical certificate of health (including drug testing) and a criminal record extract according to law 504/2002, no later than 30 days after the decision is made. The position is subject to a three-month probation period. Some applicants will be invited for interviews, which will be held on August 6 and 7, 2026, in Toholampi. Invitations will be sent on Monday, August 3, 2026, due to the summer holiday period, and applicants are asked to take this into account. Certificates proving eligibility must be presented at the interview.