SPORTS EQUITY CONSULTANT- SCOPE OF WORK- UPDATED.pdf

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New Bedford Parks and Rec Sports Equity Consultant
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Bristol County, New Bedford City, Massachusetts

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This document is a Scope of Work for a Sports Equity Consultant position funded by a grant from the National Recreation & Park Association and MUSCO Lighting. The consultant will be tasked with conducting an equity analysis of youth sports operations, programs, and policies in the City of New Bedford's parks, including recreation programs, leagues, and private sports clinics. The consultant will then develop a list of activities and policies the city can implement to increase equitable sports participation in the city parks. The consultant will also collaborate with the National Recreation and Parks Association to assess the impact of the implemented strategies. Deliverables include a written report of the equity analysis, a list of recommended activities and policies, and content to share the project's findings.

The project budget includes funding for gift card stipends, snacks for community gatherings, and up to $16,500 for the Sports Equity Consultant. The project must be completed by June 30, 2025 to meet the grant requirements.

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181 Hillman St Bld 3, New Bedford, Ma 02740 Tel: 508-961-3015 info.prb@newbedford-ma.gov

CITY OF NEW BEDFORD

Parks, Recreation & Beaches Jonathan F. Mitchell, Mayor

Scope of Work- Sports Equity Consultant revised

November 20, 2024

The Sports Equity Consultant position is grant funded with funding from the National Recreation & Park Association and MUSCO Lighting.

Advance equitable access to youth sports by:

conducting an equity analysis of youth sports operation, programs, and policies in the city parks including Rec Programs, leagues and private sports clinics.

develop a list of activities/policies the city can implement to increase equitable sports participation in city parks Collaborate with National Recreation and Parks Association to assess the impact of the implemented strategy (or strategies). Methods of assessment could include sharing program metrics, surveys, focus groups and/or interviews with local park and recreation professionals, youth, parents, coaches, and/or other local stakeholders.

develop stories, photos, videos, and written content to share

Deliverables:

Written report of equity analysis of youth sports operation, programs, and policies in the city parks A list of activities/policies the city can implement to increase equitable sports participation in city parks Stories, photos, videos, and written content to share

The Sports Equity Consultant will:

Have a background and qualifications to serve as a sports equity consultant Be familiar with equity practices and goals Be capable of creating surveys and organizing and hosting community gatherings to collect information Meet with leagues and others conducting sports programs in city parks Have experience developing policies and strategies to increase equitable sports participation in city parks

The project budget includes gift cards stipends for community and coach involvement to promote equity in practice, funds for snacks at community gatherings and up to $16,500 for the Sports Equity Consultant. The project must be completed by June 30, 2025 to meet the grant requirements.

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