Student Sport and Physical Activity Development Coordinator

University of East Anglia; Norwich; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave incl. Bank/HOLs

Job summary

University of East Anglia in Norwich invites applications for a Student Sport and Physical Activity Development Coordinator to join the uea+sport team. You will help coordinate and promote student sport opportunities and support 55 clubs and the Active Campus programme.

The role emphasizes planning, development and delivery of sport activities, events, volunteering, coaching, records and budgets. A sport-related degree and strong communication, IT, numerical and interpersonal skills are

Qualifications

• Degree in a sport-related field or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in a sport development-related role within higher education.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organisational and presentation skills; strong numerical and IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate sport and physical activity programmes and initiatives.
• Support development of clubs and participation opportunities.
• Organise and deliver events and support volunteering, coaching and performance.
• Maintain records and produce reports; manage delegated resources and budgets.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisation

Customer service

Presentation skills

Numerical abilities

IT skills

Sports development

Higher education experience

Education

Sport-related degree

Job description

Student Sport and Physical Activity Development Coordinator

Ref: SP616

Salary on appointment will be £30,918 per annum with an annual increment up to £31,749 per annum.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Student Sport and Physical Activity Development Coordinator to join the UEA+Sport Department of the Sportspark.

The uea+sport team are looking to recruit a self-motivated, organised and enthusiastic individual to help coordinate, develop and promote sport and physical activity opportunities for students across the University.

We are looking for someone with a passion for sport and physical activity, who will support the planning, development and delivery of uea+sport’s 55 clubs and Active Campus participation programme. You will play an important role in increasing participation, supporting student wellbeing and developing opportunities for students to engage in sport, volunteering and physical activity throughout the academic year.

Your duties will include coordinating sport and physical activity programmes and initiatives; supporting the development of clubs and participation opportunities; organising and delivering events; supporting volunteering, coaching, performance, maintaining accurate records and producing reports; and managing delegated resources and budgets.

You must have a degree in a sport-related field or equivalent qualification and/or directly transferable experience within the higher education sporting sector, together with experience of working in a sport development-related role. Excellent communication, interpersonal, organisational, customer service and presentation skills are essential, alongside good numerical and IT skills. An interest in sport and a commitment to using sport and physical activity to develop people, performance and wellbeing are essential to the role.

This full-time post is available from 5 October 2026 on an indefinite basis.

Further information on our great benefits package, including 28 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and additional University Customary days can be found on our benefits page.

The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.