Participation and Physical Activity Co-ordinator

Leicester-Shire & Rutland Sport (LRS); Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in sports coordination is looking for a Participation and Physical Activity Coordinator. The role focuses on creating engaging opportunities for the university community to enhance physical activity participation, contribute to wellbeing, and support diverse groups within the community. This position operates within a hybrid model and the coordinator will work closely with teams to implement inclusive programs.

Qualifications

• Experience in creating opportunities for participation in sport.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with diverse groups and deliver inclusive programs.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and delivery of sports and physical activity opportunities.
• Engage diverse groups to participate in physical activity.
• Oversee indoor and outdoor sport and physical activity programs.

Skills

Engagement

Creativity

Communication

Education

Degree in Sports Management or related field

Job description

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Participation and Physical Activity Co-ordinator

Participation and Physical Activity Co-ordinator

We are looking to recruit a Participation and Physical Activity Coordinator who will be responsible for supporting the development and delivery of a broad range of easily accessible, high quality opportunities to take part in sport and physical activity. This role will also focus on engaging wider groups to participate in sport and physical activity.

About Participation and Physical Activity Co-ordinator

This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Are you passionate about participation and physical activity? Do you have the skills and experience to create innovative opportunities for people to become more active?

The University of Leeds Sport and Physical Activity strategy aims to enable more of the University of Leeds community to benefit from the positive impacts of sport and physical activity.

Contributing to this work, we are looking to recruit a Participation and Physical Activity Coordinator who will be responsible for supporting the development and delivery of a broad range of easily accessible, high quality opportunities to take part in sport and physical activity. This role will also focus on engaging wider groups to participate in sport and physical activity.

You will play an important role in the Physical Activity and Wellbeing team working to demonstrate clearly how sport and physical activity is a central pillar in improving and supporting the physical and mental health of the university community, and will deliver inclusive products, programmes and initiatives that reflect the needs of the diverse student and staff population. You will be part of a diverse team of both staff and volunteers, overseeing the indoor and outdoor sport and physical activity programmes. You will work with colleagues in the Sport and Physical Activity Service, as well as collaborating with other groups and organisations to increase the breadth of opportunities to be active on and off campus.

This role is based at The Edge on the University of Leeds campus. On occasion and with prior notice, you will be required to work on evenings and weekends.