Sport and Commercial Services Division
UEA Sportspark
Student Sport and Physical Activity Development Co-ordinator
Ref: SP576
Salary on appointment will be £28,525 per annum with an annual increment up to £29,291 per annum.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Student Sport and Physical Activity Development Co-ordinator to join the UEA+Sport Department of the Sportspark.
You will join a team of existing Sport and Physical Activity Development Coordinators in supporting the enhancement of our student sport clubs to develop and achieve their aims and progress their achievements to a higher level.
In this role, you will be responsible for up to 20 student clubs and their holistic development, undertaking projects that may include social media and marketing, events, workforce development, mental health and wellbeing, IMS development, performance programme activity including scholarship and alumni development.
The co-ordinators are also integral to the delivery of the Active Campus participation programme that is vital to the continued delivery of sport and physical activity to over 50% of the student body.
You will have a degree in a sports related field (or equivalent qualification) and/or experience in the HE sporting sector, together with experience of working in a sport development related role and of setting up and establishing new initiatives. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills are essential.
This full-time post is available from 11 November 2024 on an indefinite basis.
Benefits include:
- 28 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays days.
- Family and Work-life balance policies including considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
- Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
- Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
- Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
- Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.
Closing date: 9 October 2024
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