Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a College Sport Coordinator to support University and College Sports Clubs with the coordination and delivery of recreational student sports programmes, competitions and events. The role holder will work with a range of stakeholders to ensure a collaborative approach to growing participation levels in teams, leagues and cup competitions. The role holder will coordinate and support delivery of a sustainable, flexible, safe and enjoyable college sport programme. The programmes provide regular training and playing opportunities for all players and promotes lifelong participation in sport and physical activity. The post holder will act as key liaison between University Sports Clubs, Colleges and other key stakeholders across University and the wider community, to promote participation, ensure playing compliance and to further opportunities which enhance the student and player experience (i.e. funding, participation and player welfare). The role holder will have a keen interest in sport with specific experience through coordinating sports programmes in relation to fixture administration, sport development and team organisation. They will support the College Sport programmes incorporating a wide range of sports, including rugby union, football, hockey, netball, lacrosse, tennis, badminton, squash, volleyball, rowing and much more. This is a full-time, permanent position working 36.5 hours per week, Monday to Sunday variable shift pattern to suit operational and business needs.
Responsibilities
* Coordinate and support delivery of recreational college sport programmes, including training and playing opportunities for players.
* Act as key liaison between University Sports Clubs, Colleges and other stakeholders to promote participation and ensure playing compliance.
* Grow participation levels in teams, leagues and cup competitions through collaborative planning and delivery.
* Support the College Sport programmes across a wide range of sports (e.g., rugby union, football, hockey, netball, lacrosse, tennis, badminton, squash, volleyball, rowing, and more).
* Assist with fixture administration, sport development and team organisation to support sustainable, safe and enjoyable programmes.
* Promote opportunities that enhance the student and player experience (e.g., funding, participation and player welfare).
Qualifications and Skills
* Educated to GCSE Level and HND, HNC, level 4/5 vocational qualifications or equivalent level of practical experience.
* Experience of coordinating, delivering and supporting programmes for students, student groups, sports clubs and/or volunteers.
* Experience of working in collaboration with a range of stakeholders to deliver projects and activity programmes.
* Experience of governance and operational arrangements within sport, including safety and welfare policies and procedures.
* Strong administrative skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail; ability to communicate clearly and concisely on the telephone, in writing, and in person at all levels both internally and externally, including giving presentations.
* Experience with using social media platforms and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
* Experience of using web and app-based systems/technology is desirable, with training available where required.
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