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Ref no:
331936
Published:
24/05/2023
Closes:
07/06/2023
Location:
123 Flemington Street, G21 4TD
Salary:
£29,691 per year per annum
Contract Type:
Permanent, Temporary
Position Type:
Full Time
Hours:
35 hours per week

Glasgow Kelvin College is the key provider of accessible vocational and core-skills learning in the north and east of the city. We deliver high-quality introductory to degree-level programmes to around 15,000 students each year from four campus buildings and through a large network of community-based centres. Engaging with communities which experience high levels of deprivation, the College works with partners to create inclusive progression opportunities in a vibrant and sustainable environment for the learners, communities and stakeholders which we serve.

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about how we do this visit: https://www.glasgowkelvin.ac.uk/equality-diversity/

An exciting opportunity has arisen to promote and facilitate the delivery of sport and physical activity on campus, contributing to the health and well-being of students, staff and the community. This role will encourage and empower the student population to be more active more often whilst in College education.

Similar posts are being recruited in other Colleges across Scotland and you will have the opportunity to connect to these other postholders throughout your work in the College.

The post holder will be educated to degree level (or equivalent) in Sports Development or similar or a related discipline, and may have a Coaching and/or Level 2 Gym qualification with Mental health training, CIMSPA membership and ability to evidence appropriate continuous professional development.

The post holder will have:

  • Excellent communication skills with special focus on presenting and facilitation
  • Monitoring and evaluation skills for audit and evaluation of service
  • Experience of promoting and facilitating the delivery of sport and physical activity
  • Experience of running sports clubs and other groups, especially including volunteers

The post holder is expected to work hours over a day and evening rota pattern to ensure day and evening provision is catered for.