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Sport Engagement Assistant
Campus Sport
| Location: |
Guildford |
| Salary: |
£15,048
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Fixed Term for 45 weeks |
| Post Type: |
Full Time |
| Closing Date: |
23.59 hours BST on Wednesday 02 June 2021
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| Reference: |
028021 |
Please note this role will require a DBS check
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Sport Delivery Department for an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our team for a 45 week placement. This role could be the ideal next step in your career, if you are proactive, self-motivated and highly organised then we want to hear from you.
As part of the student sport vision to increase physical activity and participation opportunities across the campus, Surrey Sports Park is looking to recruit a Sport Engagement Assistant to continue the growth and development of our programmes, SurreyMoves+ and PlaySport, to further increase physical activity and sports participation amongst students and staff. Working alongside colleagues in both Surrey Sports Park and the Students Union as well as across the wider University, the post holder will design and provide opportunities for individuals to regularly increase participation in both sport and physical activity. Experience of developing and organising initiatives for increasing sport and physical activity is desirable for the role along with sound knowledge of physical activity, health and wellbeing initiatives.
The post holder will possess good IT, administration and organisational skills, as well as an understanding of and ability to use technology to engage participants in activity. Alongside these they will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills combined with the passion and motivation to help make a positive impact on activity levels across our campus. In addition, the post holder will need to be adaptable and have a flexible approach to work including the availability to work evenings and weekends where required.
Surrey Sports Park is at the heart of sport and physical activity in Surrey, and our mission is to deliver the best possible sport, health and wellbeing experience to our University of Surrey students and to the wider SSP community. We provide strategic added value to the University by delivering an outstanding student experience through social and competitive sport and providing an excellent environment for wellness and fitness for Surrey staff and students, and our community impact is significant both culturally and physically. The team is passionate and high performing, and the business model requires us to deliver a self-sustaining, well managed and customer service focused business.
If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact Fran Strange via email f.strange@surrey.ac.uk
The supporting statement section should set out how your qualifications, experience and training meet each of the selection criteria. Please provide one or more paragraphs addressing each criterion. The supporting statement is an essential part of the selection process and thus a failure to provide this information will mean that the application will not be considered. An answer to any of the criteria such as "Please see attached CV" will not be considered acceptable.
Please note CVs cannot be accepted without a completed application form.
Surrey Sports Park is committed to being an equal opportunities employer
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In return we offer a generous pension, relocation assistance where appropriate , flexible working options including job share and blended home/campus working locations (dependent on work duties), access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.
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The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community. Therefore we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.