College Sport Coordinator

Organisation: University of Cambridge Sports Service
Salary: £30,805-£35,116
Location: Cambridge
Contract type: (Full time)
Closing date: 23 July 2025
Interview date: 31 July 2025
Job Description: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a College Sport Coordinator to support University and College Sports Clubs with the coordination and delivery of recreational student sports programmes, competitions and events. The role holder will work with a range of stakeholders to ensure a collaborative approach to growing participation levels in teams, leagues and cup competitions

The role holder will coordinate and support delivery of a sustainable, flexible, safe and enjoyable, player centred college sport programme which provides regular training and playing opportunities for all players and promotes lifelong participation in sport and physical activity. The post holder will act as key liaison between University Sports Clubs, Colleges and other key stakeholders across university and the wider community, to promote participation, ensure playing compliance and to further opportunities which enhance the student and player experience (i.e. funding, participation and player welfare).

The role holder will have a keen interest in sport with specific experience through coaching or coordinating. They will support the College Sport programmes which consists of a wide range of sports, including football, rugby union, hockey, netball, lacrosse, tennis, badminton, squash, volleyball, rowing and much more.

This is a full-time, permanent position working 36.5 hours per week, Monday to Sunday variable shift pattern to suit operational and business needs.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Educated to GCSE Level and HND, HNC, level 4/5 vocational qualifications or equivalent level of practical experience.

Applicants should have experience of:

- Coordinating, delivering and supporting programmes for students, student groups, sports clubs and/or volunteers.
- Experience of working in collaboration with a range of stakeholders to deliver projects and activity programmes.
- Experience of governance and operational arrangements within sport, including safety and welfare policies and procedures.

The role-holder will require strong administrative skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to details and with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely on the telephone, in writing, and in person at all levels both internally and externally, including giving presentations. Experience with using social media platforms is also required along with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages. Experience of using web and App based systems/technology would be desirable although training can be provided where required.

The interviews will take place on Thursday 31 July 2025.
How to apply: To apply for this position, please submit your application via our web recruitment system at the link below. You will need to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and applications can only be accepted via this system. https://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/51925/