Sport Engagement Officer

3 weeks ago


University of Warwick, United Kingdom University of Warwick Full time

Permanent, full time role (36.5 hours per week)

As part of our vision to ‘Become the Most Active Campus Community in the UK’ Warwick Sport is looking to recruit a Sports Engagement Officer to support the growth and development of our Warwick Active Wellbeing Programme to further increase participation across the student and staff population.

This role will provide inclusive opportunities for the student, staff, and local community population to participate in a number of social, casual, and semi competitive sports opportunities. The programme will be aimed at increasing regular participation across the university community and developing projects that are tailored to the needs and demands of the students and staff population. The role will also include supporting and developing a pool of volunteers across the programme.

Experience of creating new initiatives and organising programmes to increase participation are an essential part of the role. Alongside this we are looking for exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to multitask and work under pressure, a passion and broad knowledge of sport and an individual who is a team player and highly motivated to achieve our vision.

In addition, you'll need to be adaptable and have a flexible approach to work, including availability to work evenings and weekends.

Knowledge of Higher Education is essential and possession of an NGB coaching award is also highly desirable.

This role will require an enhanced DBS check.

Interview date: Friday 24th March 2023.

**JOB PURPOSE**

This role will provide inclusive opportunities for the student and staff population to participate in a number of social, casual, and semi competitive sports opportunities through the Warwick Active Programme. These programmes will be aimed at increasing regular participation across the university community and developing projects that are tailored to the needs and demands of students and staff. The post would also help develop a Sport and Physical Activity Programme for the campus community to engage and participate in.

**DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES**

**1. Mission, Vision & Values**:

- Support Warwick Sport in the delivery of the mission, vision, and objectives of Warwick Sport, including increasing participation, significantly contributing to the staff and student experience, building communities, and making a sustainable contribution.

**2. Customer Experience**:

- To provide a welcoming and safe environment and exceptional customer experience for all individuals that engage in the activities of the Warwick Active programme.
- To deliver high quality accessible programmes and activities that are inclusive to the whole university community and address current barriers and challenges to participation.

**3. External Partnership**:

- To build relationships and facilitate links with relevant external partners such as National Governing Bodies, Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire Sport, local Sports Clubs, and local facility providers to develop and expand the Warwick Active Programme.
- To explore opportunities in conjunction with the Active Wellbeing Manager to bid for additional funding to further support the Warwick Active Project.

**4. Internal Partnerships**:

- To build relationships and engage a number of internal departments across the University to develop, promote and publicise the Warwick Active programmes and opportunities to the University community as and where appropriate.
- To work with Warwick Accommodation to develop and support a Sport and Physical Activity Programme across the Halls of Residences.
- To work with other individuals within Warwick Sport to provide support for department events such as Open Days and the Sports Fair.

**5. Quality Systems and Processes**:

- To ensure the monitoring and evaluation of all elements of the Warwick Active project and ensure these are reported to Sport England as per the terms and conditions of the bid.
- To continually seek feedback and insight and regularly consult with a broad range of students and staff to ensure the activities and opportunities match that of the demand of the university community and new ideas for development are identified.
- To ensure that all programmes, activities, and events are in line with the department normal operating procedures and that relevant risk assessments have been carried out.
- To administer intra-mural leagues and ladders and league management systems.
- To undertake regular training as and when required in job specific areas.
- To undertake any other duties and responsibilities in line with the grade of the post as directed by the Participation Manager.

**6. Student Union Relationships**:

- To work in conjunction with the Sports Officer, Sports Committee, and other relevant members of the Student Union team to support, promote and publicise the Warwick Active Programme to the student community.
- To work with the Societies Officer to develop opportunities fo



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