Sport Development Coordinator

Sport Development Coordinator - Clubs (Leicester, GB, LE1 9BH) Job Reference: 311 Job Title: Sport Development Coordinator - Clubs Job Location: Gateway House Full-time/Part-time: Full-time Employee Weekly Hours: 37.00 Salary: £26,707.00 - £31,236.00  Closing Date:    07/12/2025 Main duties and responsibilities Overall purpose of the role To coordinate and support the club development programme to meet DMU’s strategic aims of increasing participation in sport among students and assist with improving DMU’s success in offering opportunities within sport for all students. This involves working with DMU’s Sport Development Officer – Clubs and Sports Club committees to continue to facilitate improvement in all areas including club management, club & student development and student participation across DMUsport activity. Main duties and responsibilities Provide specialist support to student club committees and provide an outstanding student experience for all club members; for example:- Supporting clubs on planning and achieving short term and long term Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) through club development plans.- Mentoring and leadership, where appropriate.- Facilitating DMU student’s participation in relevant opportunities.- Complete sport club programme related administrative tasks- Facilitating one off club events and additional development opportunities Administrate use of activity booking platforms and logistics, and provide reports as requested by DMUsport staff Work in conjunction with other colleagues on the planning and delivery of the annual training programme for committee members To support the club Development Officer – Clubs in ensuring that all activities delivered are safe and undertaken within departmental, university and national governing bodies’ health and safety guideline through administration of first aid arrangements. Support the implementation of long and short-term development plans for all DMUsport clubs and develop the implementation of DMUsport Club Development Plans. Promote sport at DMU, both to current and prospective students, as well as the public. Work with Sport Development Officer – Clubs to manage own project budgets effectively and undertake other administration of financial processes as and when required i.e. Transport, equipment purchase, external venue hire. Build and maintain strong relationships with relevant colleagues, including sports clubs, leisure staff and some external stakeholders. Support on other projects to meet the objectives of the department. This role is on a full time basis (37 hours per week), fixed term until end of June 2026. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will be an organised, proactive individual with experience supporting or delivering sports club development programmes and a strong understanding of sport development principles, particularly around increasing participation. They will be confident building relationships with students, colleagues and external partners, and able to communicate effectively with people of varying perspectives and levels of sporting knowledge. With strong administrative skills and the ability to manage budgets, logistics and reporting, they will bring enthusiasm for enhancing the student sport experience and supporting club committees to grow and succeed. A commitment to equality, inclusivity and providing a positive, safe environment for all students is essential.  For more infromation about the role please click here to view the job description and person specification.  Contact For more information about this role, please contact Jack Melia, Skills Attention to Detail Time Management Communication Problem-Solving Collaboration Adaptability Honest and Compassionate Community Minded Organisation Positive Work Ethic Teamwork 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 behaviors both within the university and to reflect the diversity of the wider community. As such we welcome applications from all potential candidates.   For general enquiries, please contact