On the 1 August 2026, The University of Greenwich and the University of Kent will form a pioneering new multi-university group called London and South- East (LASE) University Group. Should you join us, you will be employed by LASE but will work as part of the University of Kent academic division, contributing to its distinct strengths, community and identity while also being part of a wider group that brings together the scale, resilience and shared ambition of both universities. Through LASE we aim to deliver outstanding education, impactful research, and meaningful regional and global impact.
Do you have a sport related or sports coaching qualification or experience in engaging individuals in physical activity and sport? If you are a creative team focused individual with a passion for planning and coordinating a variety or activity sessions and can support the efficient delivery of these sessions with outstanding customer service, ensuring a professional and positive user experience for all, then this is a great opportunity for you!
Join us as Sports Development Coordinator where you will coordinate practical activity delivery across our Canterbury Campus for student and staff members. You will also deliver activities and events aimed at engaging the local community in physical activity and wellbeing. You will support events and engagement activity alongside administrative and clerical tasks. A flexible approach to working varied hours including occasional weekends is essential for this role.
As Sports Development Coordinator you can expect to be involved in:
- Supporting with increasing the number of students and staff participating in sport and physical activity across campus by leading on the planning, co-ordination, and implementation of a programme of weekly activity sessions and sports competitions
- Providing creativity when planning and delivering one-off events and activities throughout the academic year
- Supporting the implementation and delivery of health and wellbeing projects and initiatives
- Working in partnership with marketing to offer relevant and effective communication methods to the student, staff, and public target audience.
What will you bring to the role?
- Sports related or sports coaching qualification
- Experience of engaging individuals in physical activity and sport and coordinating and leading activity sessions and events for all levels of ability
- Ability to liaise, communicate and negotiate effectively with internal and external stakeholders plus a passion for working in a team environment and working towards a common objective offering a flexible approach to support operational needs
- Knowledge and understanding of the barriers to participation in physical activity and experience of overcoming these challenges.
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 [email protected] quoting reference number CS-408-26.
- Occasionally we may need to close a vacancy before the published deadline due to a high number of applications being received, therefore we strongly advise you to submit your application as soon as possible. (All vacancies will be open for at least one week.)
PLEASE NOTE: 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.
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