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Sports Co-Ordinator
Full and Part time hours considered
Term Time only
£24,575 - £26,666 FTE (NJC 6 - 10)
Franklin College is seeking an energetic and dedicated Sports Co-ordinator to lead the planning, delivery, and promotion of our sport and health programme. This is an exciting opportunity to shape a dynamic and inclusive offer that supports students’ personal development, wellbeing, and progression.
The Role
•Coordinate and deliver a diverse programme of competitive and recreational sport, both onsite and offsite
•Plan inclusive, engaging sessions that support physical wellbeing, mental health, and key life skills
•Promote sport-related enrichment using social media and at college events
•Organise and support college representation at local, regional and national competitions
•Build strong partnerships with internal teams (Sport, Admissions, Marketing, School Liaison)
•Support school engagement events, parents' evenings and open days
•Promote equality, diversity and inclusion through accessible sporting opportunities
•Contribute to safeguarding and ensure all activities are delivered safely and responsibly
You’ll play a key role in embedding student voice into everything you deliver and evaluating the impact of the programme.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who is:
•Energetic, motivated and confident leading student groups
•Skilled at building relationships and inspiring participation
•Experienced in planning, delivering and evaluating sports/enrichment activities
•Able to use social media effectively to engage students
•Organised, adaptable and comfortable working independently
•Committed to inclusion, safeguarding, and personal development
You will need:
•A relevant sporting, coaching or health qualification
•A clean UK driving licence and willingness to drive the college minibus
•Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends
Desirable qualifications:
•Mental health-related or additional coaching qualifications
•Knowledge of the local community and barriers to participation
Closing Date: Monday 14th July 2025 at 12 noon
Interview Date: Thursday 17th July 2025
Safeguarding Statement
Franklin College has a proven commitment equality of opportunity and actively promotes the welfare, safeguarding and PREVENT duty of students and expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service check. Other checks may also be necessary. Franklin College is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
All posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Clearance through the DBS, and other checks may also be required. Franklin Sixth Form College is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Pre-employment references will wherever possible be taken up prior to interview in line with the College’s Safer Recruitment Policy.
The College are also obliged to conduct an online search about you for information that is publicly available online. This will include social media accounts you may hold. This will only be carried out on shortlisted candidates before interview. This processing of data will be conducted under the legal basis of Article 6(e) public task in line with the guidance laid out in para 230 to 235 of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2024.