Description
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 Student Activity Coordinator 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 important 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 a sound 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.
