Sports and Active Campus Co-Ordinator - 495423

Fife College; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

46 days annual leave

LGPS membership

Professional development

Health and wellbeing benefits

Hybrid working

Job summary

Fife College in Scotland is seeking a proactive Sports and Active Campus Coordinator to lead the design, development and delivery of extracurricular sport, physical activity and active wellbeing programmes across the College. You will collaborate with students, staff and external partners to boost participation and wellbeing across campuses.

You will coordinate Student Sport Ambassadors, organise events and campaigns, and build partnerships with Sport Scotland and Scottish Student Sport, while

Qualifications

• Experience engaging with the public and leading volunteers.
• Ability to coordinate sports events and activities.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development and delivery of extracurricular sport and active wellbeing programmes across campuses.
• Coordinate Student Sport and Activity Ambassadors.
• Organise sports events and awareness campaigns.
• Develop partnerships with organisations such as Sport Scotland and Scottish Student Sport.
• Secure funding opportunities to support programme growth.
• Contribute to the College's Health and Wellbeing Strategy and evaluate using data.

Skills

Public engagement

Volunteer management

Event coordination

Team collaboration

Education

HND or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Who are we?

Fife College is one of Scotland's leading colleges, providing high-quality further and higher education to over 20,000 students. Through inspirational learning, innovation and strong community partnerships, we help learners develop the skills and confidence to succeed. With a strong focus on innovation, inclusion and partnership, Fife College is an exciting and rewarding place to work and develop your career.

About The Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Sports and Active Campus Coordinator to lead the design, development and delivery of extracurricular sport, physical activity and active wellbeing programmes across Fife College. The role sits within our Sports & Fitness team and plays a key part in supporting student wellbeing, engagement, retention and sense of belonging through inclusive and accessible opportunities for physical activity.

You will work closely with students, colleagues and external partners to develop an engaging Active Campus programme, increasing participation in sport and active wellbeing activities across all College campuses. The role will involve coordinating Student Sport and Activity Ambassadors, organising sports events and awareness campaigns, developing partnerships with organisations such as Sport Scotland and Scottish Student Sport, and securing funding opportunities to support programme growth.

You will also contribute to the College's wider Health and Wellbeing Strategy, providing valuable insight through participation data, student feedback and programme evaluation to support continuous improvement.

About You

You will be passionate about sport, fitness and active wellbeing and understand the positive impact these can have on student success, wellbeing and community health. You will enjoy building relationships with a diverse range of people and have experience engaging with the public, leading volunteers and supporting sports clubs or group activities.

Educated to HND level in a relevant subject, or with equivalent experience, you will possess excellent communication, organisational and administrative skills. You will be confident working independently, managing competing priorities and using social media and digital engagement tools to encourage participation. Experience using Microsoft Office and an understanding of the challenges facing college students are essential.

Most importantly, you will be committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, ensuring that opportunities are accessible to all students and helping to create a positive, supportive and active college community.

What We Offer

Joining Fife College means becoming part of a collaborative and forward-thinking organisation that is committed to developing its people and delivering positive outcomes for staff, learners and the wider community.

You'll also benefit from:

• 46 days' annual leave, including fixed closure days.
• Membership of the relevant Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
• A range of health and wellbeing benefits.
• Hybrid working where applicable to the role.

Interested?

We'd love to hear from you.

Please refer to the full Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

Closing Date

The closing date for applications is 18 November 2026.

Interview Process

Your interview will include an Undisclosed Task/Presentation followed by a panel interview.

We look forward to receiving your application and potentially welcoming you to our team