Sports Coordinator

De Montfort University; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

De Montfort University is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our Student Experience team to plan, coordinate and deliver campus sport activities, intro pop-up sessions and social tournaments.

You will lead operational delivery of sport programmes, build relationships across the university, manage resources and collect participation data to improve our offers, contributing to an inclusive, student-centred campus culture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in coordinating and delivering sport, physical activity, or recreational programmes.
• Background working in a team-based, and customer-focused environment.
• Strong organisational, coordination, and IT skills (Microsoft Office, email, internet).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to work flexibly.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and deliver campus league activities, introductory pop-up sessions, and social tournaments.
• Lead the operational execution of sport programmes.
• Build strong relationships across the University.
• Manage resources and collate participation data to inform improvements.

Skills

Sport coordination

Customer focus

IT skills

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Degree-level qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email

Job description

De Montfort University is a university of quality and distinctiveness, distinguished by our life-changing research, dynamic international partnerships, vibrant links with business and our commitment to excellence in learning, teaching and the student experience.

Help us to create an unforgettable student experience. We are looking for an individual who has a passion for student engagement and sport to join our team.

You will play a key role in planning, coordinating, and delivering campus league activities, introductory pop-up sessions, and social tournaments. Your responsibilities will include leading the operational execution of sports programmes, building strong relationships across the University. You will manage resources and collate participation data to continuously improve our offers.

Experience delivering physical activity programmes and working in higher education or a customer-focused role is highly desirable. You will be an adaptable team player committed to inclusivity and delivering exceptional student experiences.

Ideal Candidate

Essential skills and experience:

• Proven experience in coordinating and delivering sport, physical activity, or recreational programmes.
• Background working in a team-based, and customer-focused environment.
• Strong organisational, coordination, and IT skills (Microsoft Office, email, internet).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to work flexibly.

Desired skills and experience:

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent.
• Experience working within Higher Education or directly with university students.
• Ability to collect, analyse, and use participation data to inform programme development.
• Proactive, adaptable, and approachable problem-solver.
• Enthusiastic team player who excels in fast-paced environments.
• Empathetic and customer-oriented, with strong attention to detail.

Company culture:

• Committed to equality, diversity, inclusion, and environmental sustainability.
• Focused on dignity, respect, and creating accessible sport opportunities for all students.

De Montfort University is committed to providing a working and learning environment that enriches lives, supports individuals to reach their full potential, and where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As an educator and shaper of society, the university aims to role model positive behaviours both within the university and to reflect the diversity of the wider community. As such we welcome applications from all potential candidates.

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