Sport Programme Coordinator Job Description

The representative body for students of the University of Strathclyde – the University of Strathclyde Students’ Association (USSA) – are looking to recruit an outstanding individual to the role of Sport Programme Coordinator.

As a member of the Sports Union staff team, the successful candidate will focus on the support of our competitive sports clubs engaged in British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) and Scottish Student Sport (SSS) frameworks. The role will be responsible for overseeing all fixtures, events and competitions, working across a variety of sports and closely with student volunteers to coordinate the core administration, organisation and logistical planning.

Furthermore, the post holder will contribute towards the planning, development and implementation of a comprehensive sport programme by taking a leading role on key events and development projects. Working collaboratively with other departmental staff and partners is a key feature of this role in order to maximise the scope, quality and profile of sporting opportunities available to students.

The ideal candidate will have experience of sport development opportunities in comparable working environment, knowledge of BUCS and SSS structures, intervarsity competition and an understanding of their role in higher education. The ability to communicate with a wide range of audiences, including students, is essential, as is the capacity to work independently and as part of a small team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast paced and vibrant environment working with motivated, committed and inspirational individuals. The successful applicant must have a good level of education, excellent IT skills and be an enthusiastic, pro-active and dynamic person with a passion for sport.

The post holder will be primarily based in the Sports Union office, located in the University’s new £31m Strathclyde Sport facility in Glasgow City Centre, however regular interaction and hot desking is expected at USSA HQ, a short distance away.

This is a full time, permanent position. The role offers an excellent working environment of 35 hours per week and benefits package including 31 days annual leave, plus bank holidays. Frequent evening and weekend working outside normal office will be required during term to meet organisational needs, which time off in lieu will be granted.

About USSA and the University of Strathclyde Sports Union

The University of Strathclyde Sports Union, commonly known as the SU, is part of the Students’ Association which is a separate charitable body to the University of Strathclyde.

The Sports Union is the coordinating body for all student sport at the University of Strathclyde and provides a diverse and inclusive range of sports clubs and programme services that enrich student life.

Affiliated clubs of the Sports Union represent in excess of 3,000 members, comprised of students, staff and alumni of the University of Strathclyde. The Sports Union is responsible for coordinating each of the 53 different sports clubs and their participation in recreational and competitive sport, in addition to wellbeing initiatives throughout the academic year, with planning work achieved during the summer period.

We work in close partnership and proximity with staff in Strathclyde Sport, the University’s Department for Sport & Recreation, who will be opening doors to a new home for student sport in September 2018.

Further Information

Click below to download a full Job Description and Application Monitoring Form:

• Sport Programme Coordinator Job Description

• Application Monitoring Form

For additional information on the Sports Union and University of Strathclyde sports clubs visit www.strathsports.co.uk.

Application Procedure

Applicants are required to complete an Application Monitoring Form including the name of two referees who will be contacted before interview without further permission, unless you indicate that you would prefer otherwise.  Applicants should also submit a CV and a Covering Letter detailing the knowledge, skills and experience you think make you the right candidate.

All applications should be submitted to ussa.sportsuser@strath.ac.uk by Monday 9^th July 2018 (17:00 GMT).

For informal enquiries, please contact Fraser Michie, Manager, on fraser.michie@strath.ac.uk or call 0141 567 5060.