The University of Manchester’s Sport Department, UoM Sport, is recruiting a full time Sport Development Coordinator to oversee our Health, Fitness and Wellbeing programmes.
The successful candidate will coordinate the delivery of our University wide participation programmes and initiatives, with the aim of increasing engagement and improving the physical and mental health of staff, students, and the wider UoM community.
The role will work alongside the department’s wider Health and Fitness team to coordinate and deliver our Active Manchester gym and fitness programme. The role will also work closely with the Universities wellbeing services to increase staff engagement, supporting the development of a Staff Sport Network, as well as linking with wider support services to support the delivery of an impactful exercise referal scheme.
The successful candidate will also oversee the Sport Participation Intern and where appropriate contracted Fitness Instructors responsible for delivering health, fitness and wellbeing programmes. The role also requires a fitness/group exercise instructor qualification to support ongoing delivery.
We are therefore looking for an enthusiastic and engaging individual who has substantial experience in delivering entry-level participation programmes including, health, fitness and wellbeing.
What you will get in return:
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here
Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.
Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Ellen Stephenson
Email: Ellen.Stephenson@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk
Technical support:
https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
