Job Description

Sports Development Officer/Sports Technician

Ref:

107725

Location:

Wakefield College, with travel to both Castleford and Selby College when required

Salary:

26,967 - 28,609 per annum

Hours:

37 hours per week


We have an exciting opportunity for a Sports Technician to join a friendly, supportive, and positive Sport and Public Services department. The role is varied with lots of opportunity to develop new skills and knowledge.

You will be required to:

Increase student participation in sports and activities by helping deliver and inclusive and engaging programme. Lead, organise and co-ordinate all aspects of College sport, including tournaments and AOC Sport fixtures. Support staff by preparing classroom and sports-based activities Keep an up to date inventory, conduct regular stock checks, and arrange timely ordering, replacement and maintenance of equipment.

As a Sports Technician you should be confident, well organised, and proactive, with a commitment to providing excellent customer service and student experience.


You will have:


GCSE English

and

Maths A-C/9-4 or equivalent
A Level 3 qualification in a Sports related discipline Experience of organising and supervising a range of operational activities

This is a diverse role where you will be building relationships with curriculum and support staff, and many other stakeholders.


For further details, please refer to the job description and person specification above.


If you have the skills and experience, we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.

Values

Here at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, our Values are at the heart of everything we do. Watch our Principal and CEO, Sam Wright, and Group Chair of Governors, Andrew McConnell, explain how we carry out our values every day - Click to watch


See what we have to offer and come and join us.

You won't be disappointed.

Benefits include:

Generous Annual Leave (30 days + bank holidays + 5 College closure days)

Personal and Professional Development opportunities

Generous Contributory Pension Scheme

Discounted Metro Card Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Access to employee assistance programme

Reduced price personal gym membership

Access to a wide range of high street discounts (retail, supermarkets and restaurants)

Annual Staff Recognition Awards

Find out more here.

Closing date:

29th July 2025

Interview date:

Week commencing 4th August 2025


The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all students and this post will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS. Our recruitment process follows Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.


If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal record check from the country/countries you have worked/resided in if you are the preferred candidate for the post. Further details of how to obtain the additional check is here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)


We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and positively encourage applications from all.