Sports Development Officer

Do you have a passion for sport and physical activity? Kent Sport is looking for a Sports Development Officer to join our team and support the day-to-day running of the sports development programme at the University of Kent.

You will support the planning and delivery of a comprehensive and diverse programme of sport and physical activity sessions and one-off events, which will contribute positively to the wider departmental strategy, to create and embed an Active Campus.

As Sports Development Officer you can expect to be involved in:

The role offers variety through administrative tasks and practical activity delivery across the Canterbury Campus. Working under the leadership of the Sports Development and Participation Manager you will be a creative, team focused individual who can contribute efficiently and effectively to the delivery of an outstanding customer service that ensures a professional and positive user experience for all. 

In addition to facilitating student and staff provision, you will support events aimed at engaging the local community in physical activity and wellbeing. In particular the Sports Development team facilitate children’s sports vacation camps throughout the year.

What will you bring to the role?

Sports related or sports coaching qualification  

Experience of engaging individuals in physical activity and sport 

Experiencing of coordinating and leading activity sessions and events for all levels of ability 

Excellent interpersonal skills including oral and written communication, demonstrating the ability to deal confidently with a range of people at all levels.

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/

Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post.

For further information regarding the application process, please contact:

peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number CS-338-24.

Further details:   

Please note that we prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.

Applications must be made via the University’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.

The University of Kent values diversity and promotes equality at all levels.

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