• Full time (until Feb 27)
• 25,353 p/a
• Closes 11/09/26

We are seeking to appoint highly motivated, qualified and experienced individual to assist in the delivery of a comprehensive sporting programme for students, staff and the local community in order to help maximise the use of sports resources at the University.

With a focus on excellent customer service, your role will be to ensure all Sports Centre facilities are fit for purpose, setting up equipment as required and ensuring all areas are clean, tidy and ready for use.  You will undertake fitness inductions and give basic advice on safe technique and training programmes, ensuring that gym users behave in an appropriate and safe manner in line with Normal Operating Procedures.  You will use our leisure management system on a daily basis and ensure that equipment maintenance records are up to date and accurate, reporting any issues to the Facilities & Operations  Manager.  You will have responsibility for supervising casual staff and will be expected to deputise for the Facilities & Operations Manager when required.  You will have responsibility for ensuring that the building is ready for opening and is closed down properly each night in accordance with our Normal Operating Procedures.

You will hold a REPS accredited level 2 fitness qualification (or equivalent) and have knowledge of a broad range of sports and their requirements.  You should also have experience of working with young adults and children and assisting with sports events.  Please note that we will consider applicants who do not currently hold a level 2 fitness qualification but who would be willing to make a commitment to gaining the qualification within the first 6 months of their employment.

You must possess excellent communication skills, the ability to develop good working relationships with people at all levels, and good organisational and time management skills.  It will be necessary for the post holder to work on a rotating shift pattern including weekends, evenings and public holidays as required.   A flexible approach to working hours is required, particularly during University term time.

This post is fixed term until 28 February 2027.

Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:

•          Annual leave of 30 days, plus 5 public holidays pro rata
•          Financial contribution to relocation where applicable
•          Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
•          A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies
•          Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
•          Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
•          Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme

Applications are particularly welcome from, people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University.

At St Andrews, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to who we are and form a core pillar of our University Strategy. We are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and supportive workplace, reflected in our participation in national diversity charters and awards, including Athena Swan, Carer Positive and the Race Equality Charter.  We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian, minority ethnic and minority religions backgrounds and from LGBTQ+ and disabled people.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.  Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on hrimmigration@st-andrews.ac.uk.   

Job Description – CG1714RH FPs.pdf

Closing date: 11 September 2026

Interview date: 29 September 2026

• Full time, fixed term (9 months)
• Grade 5 (£28 – £31k p/a)
• Closing date: 16th September
• Apply here

Responsible for the coordination and administration of a wide range of sport and physical activity programmes.  The Sport Development Coordinator will play a key role in supporting club development, engaging students and increasing physical activity opportunities that encourage sustained involvement in sport whilst at university. The role holder will be responsible for supporting the delivery of a series of sporting events and liaising with internal and external stakeholders as required.

A key part of the role will include overseeing administrative processes to help support the delivery of all sporting activities.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Responsible for the administrative coordination of key events (e.g. Glasgow taxis Cup, Rugby Varsity and Welcome Week events).  This will involve extensive communication with University staff, Glasgow University Sports Association, SGBs, external partners and with staff from other universities.
2. Responsible for the coordination and organisation of club committee seminars, club committee training and club education workshops. This includes the organisation of appropriate resources and the coordination of appropriate staff, and Glasgow University Sports Association (GUSA) Council members.
3. Support the development recreational sport programmes, making independent decisions and suggestions as appropriate. Including the recruitment and management of Sport Organisers, as well as working with clubs to develop their rec sport offering as appropriate.
4. Responsible for coordinating swimming pool lessons, recruitment of swim teachers and the administration of swimming pool programmes to benefit a diverse student community.
5. To provide administrative support for on-going developmental projects (e.g. club BUCS/SSS entries, club development plans, funding applications and grant allocation).
6. Responsible for key areas of sports club administration, including, but not limited to, Coach Registration, Volunteer Registration, Risk Assessments, Mandatory Club Documents, Data Collection.
7. Responsible for the administration of the Online Club Sport Platform ‘MSL’. This will include but is not limited to; ensuring up to date information, training for club bearers, maintaining system records and escalating system issues where required.
8. Provide administrative support for Club Development meetings and maintain records of actions and outcomes.
9. Support other colleagues’ administration areas as required.
10. To maintain an awareness of club sport related issues and attend professional development activities as appropriate.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills & Experience 

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential:

A1 Either: Ability to demonstrate the competencies required to undertake the duties associated with this level of post having acquired the necessary knowledge and skills in a similar role. Or: Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 7 (Advanced Higher / Scottish Vocational Qualification level 3, Higher National Certificate) or equivalent, and experience of personal development in a similar role.

A2 Knowledge of a broad range of sports and their requirements.

A3 Awareness of community sport development principles and approaches to increasing participation.

Desirable:

B1 Understanding of University sport structures.

B2 Knowledge/experience of working digital platforms.

B3 UKCC or equivalent coaching qualifications.

Skills

Essential:

C1 Experience of monitoring participation data and producing reports and statistics to support service delivery and performance monitoring.

C2 Strong presentation skills.

C3 Track Record of team working.

C4 Ability to identify operational challenges and propose practical solutions to support the effective delivery of activities and services.

C5 Ability to work under pressure and deal with customer queries effectively, in a timely and proactive manner.

C6 Experience of planning, prioritising and managing short- and longer-term tasks to meet competing deadlines and service requirements.

C7 Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications, with the ability to use Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint to support administration, reporting and communication activities.

Desirable:

D1 Ability to take initiative and innovate within the agreed dimensions and duties of the role.

D2 Highly agile and able to adapt within the ever-evolving digital landscape.

Experience

Essential:

E1 Relevant experience in a sport development environment with qualifications above OR evidence of progression and development gained through relevant experience

E2 Previous experience of organising sport events.

E3 Experience of working with others to support the delivery of events, or training.

E4 Experience in delivering presentations.

Desirable:

F1 Experience of working in a university sporting environment

F2 Experience of being on a Sport Club Committee.

F3 Experience of supporting programmes or events which target harder to reach or new participant groups.

Terms and Conditions

Salary will be Grade 5, £28,031 – £31,236 per annum.

This post is full time and fixed term for up to 9 months from start date

Closing date: 23:45  16th September 2026

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.

2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension – pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, benefits and discount packages.

3 A flexible approach to working.

4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University  https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/.

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.