Sport Technician

eTeach UK Limited; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in sport is looking for a dynamic Sport Technician to support the Faculty of Sport and Physical Education. In this hands-on role, you will manage sports equipment, ensure smooth operations during sessions, and supervise learners in a vibrant educational environment. Ideal candidates are passionate about sport and education, with a commitment to safety and student welfare.

Benefits

Generous holidays

Superb pension scheme

Benefits including free counselling and discounts

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain sports equipment and teaching spaces for lessons.
• Support staff and students during sessions, ensuring safe operations.
• Help organise and run Sport Academy fixtures, competitions, and events.
• Manage and prep playing kits for all fixtures.
• Assist with ordering and replacing equipment and kit.
• Ensure facilities and gear meet health and safety standards.
• Supervise learners during practical sessions and off-site events.

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about sport and education? Exeter College is looking for a dynamic Sport Technician to play a key role in supporting our Faculty of Sport and Physical Education. In this hands-on role, you’ll ensure smooth delivery of both theoretical and practical sessions, support our EXtra Sport programs, and help drive the success of our renowned Sport Academies. If you’re ready to bring your technical expertise and operational skills to a vibrant learning environment, we want to hear from you!

What You’ll Be Doing

• Set up and maintain sports equipment and teaching spaces for lessons and Sport Academy activities.
• Support staff and students during sessions, ensuring safe and smooth operations.
• Help organise and run Sport Academy fixtures, competitions, and events.
• Manage and prep playing kits for all fixtures.
• Assist with ordering and replacing equipment and kit alongside faculty leads.
• Ensure facilities and gear meet health and safety standards.
• Supervise learners during practical sessions, EXtra activities, and off-site events.

Why Exeter College?

• Be part of a leading sport education community
• Work alongside talented coaches and educators
• Contribute to student success and athlete development
• Apply now and help shape the future of sport at Exeter College

Ambition, Collaboration, Energy. These are our values. Watch this short video to learn more. And see what our staff have to say here.

Benefits

• Incredibly generous holidays and a superb pension scheme
• A package of amazing benefits, including free counselling and discounted supermarket shopping, spa treatments, electric cars and paddleboarding
• Read more on our careers page

Applying for the role

If you’re reading this on our website, click on the apply button, below. If you’re reading this advert on another site, visit our vacancies page. The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 23rd November at midnight. Interviews will be held in Exeter on 1st December. No CVs or agencies please.

Everyone’s welcome to apply for a role here, regardless of personal characteristics, including race, age, gender, religion, ability, disability, or sexuality. We’re totally committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students, and we expect you to be too. We follow safer recruitment statutory guidance (Keeping Children Safe in Education). If you’re successful, you’ll be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. All posts at Exeter College are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) mean that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications, related exceptions and further information.

*the paid holidays quoted include at least 7 Christmas closure days and 8 bank holidays