Job Description

Job Summary

Robert Gordon University (RGU) is widely recognised as a distinctive part of Aberdeen and Scotland's education landscape. Every one of our employees makes their own unique and equally important contribution to our success, at every level of our operation.

You will deliver and enhance the student, staff and external community experience at RGU through the development and delivery of opportunities to take part in physical activity.

This role will collaborate with staff across the university to animate our campus through sport and physical activity and will work with partners across the region to grow and develop community programmes. It will form part of the development team at RGU SPORT and will design, deliver and review income generating and positive impact programmes with the goal of improving the physical, mental and social wellbeing of both the University and wider community, in line with sportscotland's Changing Lives Through Sport approach.

You will hold Level 2 or above in coaching/teaching/instructing/trainer assessor approved qualifications or equivalent, and have experience in delivering sport, physical activity and exercise plans as well as planning, coordinating and promoting activities / events.

This post is subject to the individual being required to join the PVG scheme. For more information, visit: https://www.mygov.scot/pvg-scheme/

In keeping with RGU's commitment to work/life balance you will benefit from a generous pension scheme, 46 days annual leave (including statutory days) an onsite nursery and sports centre, as well as a range of voluntary health and travel benefits.

We are committed to attracting and engaging a diverse range of staff and fostering a culture where everyone feels welcome, comfortable to express their ideas, and can reach their full potential. For more information, please visit Our Diverse Workforce pages.

To apply please submit your CV along with a cover letter detailing how you meet the requirements for the role, as set out in the person specification.

RESPONSIBLE TO

: Programme Development Manager

RESPONSIBLE FOR

: Not Applicable

PURPOSE OF POST:

To deliver and enhance the student, staff and external community experience at RGU through the development and delivery of opportunities to take part in physical activity.

PRICIPAL DUTIES:

1.Coordinate, develop, manage and deliver on specific areas of RGU SPORT's income generating programmes, such as: Climbing, Group Exercise, Children, Schools and Community Engagement activity and Learn to Swim.

2. Create, develop, implement and review programme development plans.

3. Liaise with appropriate internal networks in order to progress developments surrounding the staff and student wellbeing.

4. Develop sustainable partnerships internal and external to the university in order to support growth and development of community programmes in line with RGU SPORT strategic work areas; Wellbeing, Performance and Education.

5. In liaison with the RGU SPORT management team develop and deliver programmes which contribute to the universities strategic plan, improving and enhancing the offer of Beyond the Classroom activities.

6. Assure compliance with the university's policies and procedures.

7. Attend regular colleague training and personal development sessions. Ensure qualifications are updated as and when required.

8. Carry out other related duties as required.

Person Specification

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications and Professional Memberships

HND or above in Sport/Exercise Related subject or equivalent experience. Level 2 or above in coaching/teaching/instructing/trainer assessor approved qualifications or equivalent in; gym instructing, exercise to music, strength and conditioning (UKSCA), climbing (CWI), National Governing Body sport awards.

Knowledge

Knowledge of Sport and Physical activity development opportunities. Knowledge of local community sport, physical activity and exercise structures.

Experience

Experience of delivering sport, physical activity and exercise plans. Experience of working in partnership to achieve results. Experience of planning, coordinating and promoting and activities/events. Experience of delivering objectives within deadlines.

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge

Knowledge and experience of the sportscotland Changing Lives Through Sport Champions Programme. Knowledge of Higher Education structures. Understanding of behaviour change in relation to sport, physical activity and exercise.

Experience

Experience of paid or volunteering roles within sport, physical activity and exercise. Experience of working in a commercial environment. Experience working with digital platforms, including social media, for marketing purposes. Experience of presenting, delivering, reviewing and developing sport programmes.

Behaviours

Service Delivery

- Experience of exploring and adapting a service to meet customer's expectations and identifying ways of improving standards.

Communication

- Ability to receive, understand and convey both straightforward information, and information requiring careful explanation, in a clear and accurate manner.

Decision Making

- Experience of using your own judgement to make decisions; making collaborative decisions with others to reach conclusions; providing advice or information that will influence the decisions of others.

Initiative & Problem Solving

- Experience of using initiative and creativity to resolve problems, identifying practical and suitable solutions.

Team Development

- Experience of providing advice or guidance to new starts; delivering training or instruction to others on specific tasks or activities.

Team Work & Motivation

- Experience of being supportive and encouraging to others, with a flexible approach to delivering team results. Actively contribute to team morale.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 28,879.00-31,387.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme On-site parking
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Aberdeen AB10 7GJ

Reference ID: RGU07383