Campus Sport Co-ordinator (10 positions)

• The role will run from May 2015 through until April 2016
• The role is situated within the Campus Sport delivery structure, as part of the Athletic Union
• The role is equivalent half a day per week
• Lead 1 successful league or session at Llandaff and Cyncoed Campus per week.
• Lead 1 x Schools Vs tournament
• Attend at least 1 x Campus Sport Social per term.
• Very flexible approach required
• Time commitments can vary depending on demand
• Complete the Cardiff Met Award, associated tasks and voluntary hours
• Scholarship based payment of £500

Job Specification:

 To be the primary administrator, organiser and deliverer of a single Campus Sport

• Promote student engagement in Campus Sport.
• Book appropriate facilities in conjunction with Line Manager.
• Create and ensure fulfilment of league fixtures.
• Attend fixtures and training sessions.
• Manage and distribute appropriate equipment and resources.
• Liaise with peer Sports Coordinators as part of a community of practice to support, share ideas and integrate tournaments and events
• Balance a relaxed and social environment with regular attendance and gentle competition

To manage other stakeholders within the Campus Sport environment

• Engage, oversee and liaise with Campus Sport Volunteers
• Work with volunteers to provide suitable experiences
• Designate roles, responsibilities and expectations.
• Conduct yourself in an exemplary manner, acting as a role model for other students and peers. 
• Recognise and reward individual achievements and actions which are deemed above and beyond.
• Connect stakeholders with peers with other services offered by the Student Union
• Adopt a variety of appropriate communication strategies

To engage with the student body

• To help build the overall image of Campus Sport
• To interact with current and future Campus Sport members via email, social media and in person
• To liaise with Sport & Social, Year reps and academic members of staff
• Report events, fixtures and performances to Line Manager and Media Intern
• Provide information for marketing material, write-ups and promotion opportunities
• Use current contacts within the institution to promote engagement between campuses, schools and international students and societies

Roles Available:

1 x Campus Sport coordinator role is available in each of the following sports.

• Badminton
• Basketball
• Climbing
• Cricket
• Football
• Netball
• Table Tennis
• Tennis
• Frisbee
• Dodgeball

Person Specification:

• A passionate interest in university sport.
• You must be a current Cardiff Met Student to apply
• A commitment towards raising levels of sports participation throughout the university.
• A background knowledge of sport
• Sound communication skills both written and verbal.
• Possess or demonstrate a desire to develop organisational, communicative and management skills.
• Eager and willingness to personally develop within the role.
• Have self-determination and strong work ethic to achieve targets set.
• Flexible approach to varying work demands provided by each Campus Sport.
• Positive attitude and a proactive approach to tasks.
• Be able to manage others in conjunction with yourself.
• Have the ability to overcome obstacles.