Active Schools Coordinator

Sport Aberdeen; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Sport Aberdeen is seeking an Active Schools Coordinator to grow participation in sport across Northfield ASG in Aberdeen. You will develop an engaging extracurricular programme and build pathways to clubs and community bodies.

The role requires strong project management, a passion for youth development, and the ability to collaborate with school staff, volunteers, and community partners. Fixed term until 31 March 2027, 37 hours per week, salary £34,151 per year.

Qualifications

• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to build relationships with school staff and partners.
• Experience coordinating volunteering programmes and youth activity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate a diverse extracurricular sport and physical activity programme.
• Recruit, support, and develop volunteers and young leaders.
• Create pathways from school sports to local clubs and community groups.
• Support young people from priority groups to participate in activities.
• Work collaboratively with school staff, local partners, and community organisations.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Volunteer leadership

Job description

SA775 - Active Schools Coordinator

Are you passionate about getting more children, more active, more often? Do you have the skills and drive to inspire young people to engage in sport and physical activity? If so, we want to hear from you!

As an Active Schools Coordinator, you will play a key role in increasing participation in sport and physical activity across the Northfield Associated School Group (ASG) in Aberdeen. This includes the secondary school and its feeder primary schools, providing you with the opportunity to make a real impact across the whole school community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and coordinate a diverse and engaging extracurricular sport and physical activity programme
• Recruit, support, and develop volunteers and young leaders
• Create pathways from school sports to local sports clubs and community groups
• Support young people from priority groups to participate in activities
• Work collaboratively with school staff, local partners, and community organisations

About You:

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual who has:
Strong project management skills
A passion for making a difference in young people's lives
An ambitious, friendly, and outgoing personality
The ability to develop and maintain excellent relationships with school staff, volunteers, and community partners

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an impactful initiative, working in a dynamic environment where you can develop your skills and make a lasting difference in the community. Sport Aberdeen strives to achieve its mission of creating opportunities, inspiring people and changing lives and offers a range of employee benefits.

Job Code:

SA775

Post:

Active Schools Coordinator

Location:

Northfield ASG

Position available:

Full Time 37 hours per week

Duration:

Fixed term end date 31st March 2027 (post may continue subject to the extension of the partnership agreement)

Salary:

£34,151 per annum

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

If you have any specific questions about the role, please contact Jamie Mundie at [e-mail]

Closing date for Applications:

The closing date for applications is Monday 19th October 2026 at 12 noon.

The interviews for this post will take place week beginning 26th October 2026.