Sports Academies Facilitator

Truro and Penwith College; Truro; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional educational institution in Truro is seeking a Sports Academies Facilitator to provide a reliable minibus service for students attending sports fixtures. The role involves safely transporting students and supporting their development as young athletes. Candidates must hold a full, clean driving license with D1 entitlement and have at least 2 years of driving experience. A keen interest in sports and excellent time-management skills are crucial. Benefits include up to 28 days leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Up to 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

LGPS pension scheme

Relocation package

Free on-site parking

On-site benefits and discounts

Qualifications

• Full, clean driving license with current D1 entitlement required.
• Minimum of 2 years of driving experience necessary.
• Experience in an educational or youth-focused setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide reliable minibus service for Sports Academy students.
• Safely transport students to and from fixtures across the UK.
• Support young athletes while ensuring safe travel.

Skills

Time-management skills

Ability to work with young people

Flexibility

Proactive approach

Job description

Sports Academies Facilitator

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Sports, Education, Health & Social Care Faculty to provide a reliable minibus service, safely transporting and enthusiastically supporting our Sports Academies students to & from their Sports Fixtures & competitions across the UK. As the face of our transport service and supporting the next generation of athletes, you will play an important part in ensuring students travel in a safe, timely, and supportive environment. You'll work closely with staff and students, contributing to the smooth operation of our busy sports programme.

Interviews will take place as and when we receive suitable applications, so this role may close sooner than advertised.

Responsibilities

• Provide reliable minibus service for Sports Academy students.
• Safely transport students to and from fixtures and competitions across the UK.
• Act as the face of the transport service and support young athletes.
• Work closely with staff and students to contribute to the smooth operation of the sports programme.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Full, clean driving licence and current D1 entitlement (passing driving test before 1997 or taken a D1 test after 1997).
• At least 2 years driving experience (insurance requirement).
• Ability to work with young people and colleagues and excellent time‑management skills.
• Keen interest in sports, flexible and proactive approach to hours and work.
• Experience in a similar role or working in an educational or youth‑focused setting is desirable but not essential.

Benefits

• Up to 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays and College closure days.
• LGPS pension scheme.
• Relocation package.
• Free on‑site parking.
• Variety of on‑site benefits and discounts.

Application Process

Curriculum Vitae are not accepted, Application Forms only. Successful candidates will be notified within 4 weeks of the closing date.

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advert should we receive a sufficient level of interest.