Job Description

ActivLives

Address:

Brightspace, 160 Hadleigh Road, Ipswich IP2 0HH

Salary:

starting 15,840 per annum, 13.50 per hour

Hours:

22.5 hours per week

Contract:

Fixed term for one year from April 2026

Reference:

0588

ActivLives

is a well-established local charity in Suffolk, dedicated to enriching the lives of older people by promoting active lifestyles and meaningful social connections. For 20 years, we have championed independence and wellbeing, delivering a wide range of activities across a variety of community venues. These include community gardening, Men's Shed, falls-prevention exercise, community singing, specialist hubs and inclusive sport activities.


Our work empowers older adults to remain physically active, socially connected and independent.


We are now seeking an inspirational

Sports Development Co-ordinator (ActivSport Development Co-ordinator)

to develop and grow our inclusive sport offer and encourage more older adults to take part in our ActivSport programme. This is a rewarding opportunity for a qualified and motivating fitness professional who is passionate about supporting older people and making a real difference in their community.

In this role, you will:

bring inclusive sport to life for older adults, helping them rediscover strength, confidence and connection deliver engaging, enjoyable sessions where participants can take part at their own pace support and coordinate freelance instructors to ensure high-quality, inclusive activities create welcoming, social environments where people feel comfortable, make new friendships and enjoy being active.


Our sessions are about more than exercise, they're about laughter, connection and feeling uplifted and inspired to stay active and independent. If you are ready to bring your passion for fitness into a role that truly matters, we would love to hear from you.

To find out more

For an informal chat about the post, please call the main office on

01473 345350

and ask for

Cynthia Glinos

.


See

www.activlives.org.uk

for more information about ActivLives.

How to apply

Please read the

job description (word).

Please complete an

application form (word)

and email your completed application forms to

julie@activlives.org.uk

or post to:


ActivLives, Brightspace, 160 Hadleigh Road, Ipswich IP2 0HH

Closing date:

9am, 16 February 2026.

Interview date:

24 February 2026.