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UoN Sport Ambassador - Rugby Minds

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University of Nottingham


30/09/2024


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8 hours per week


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Description

Role
The UoN Sports Participation Programme is designed to increase the engagement and participation of students in physical activity, volunteering and inclusive sport. Under this umbrella, successful Ambassadors will be appointed to a specific programme 

Successful candidates will be part of a small but integral team, driving forward the provision and profile of participation sport at the University of Nottingham.
This team will receive substantial support from UoN Sport full time staff as well as individual personal development programmes.
This exciting role would be ideal for pro-active individuals, looking to gain real transferable experience for the workplace

Duties and responsibilities

·  Develop and implement an inclusive/welfare campaign across the UoN Sport rugby programmes;

·  Develop and coordinate a player welfare support group;

·  Coordinate a programme of training and developmental opportunities;

·  Promote opportunities and encourage engagement across the rugby programmes;

·  Work with the team to implement and further develop volunteering opportunities with local and external partners;

·  Monitoring, reporting and evaluation of work programmes.

Skills and experience

E = Essential
D = Desirable
Qualifications:
• Current undergraduate/postgraduate at University of Nottingham (E)
• Minimum of 1 year remaining on degree course (E)
Knowledge:
• Understanding of the barriers to participation in sport and possible solutions (E)
• Knowledge of the physical, mental, and social benefits of participating in sport and physical activity (E)
• Knowledge of key University marketing networks, e.g. Students’ Union, International Students, hall structure. (E)
• Knowledge of the different UoN Participation Sport programmes (D)
• Knowledge of the Social Model of disability and Equality Act 2010 (D)
Skills:
• Strong communication skills, with ability to tailor approach to target audience (E)
• Confident IT user, including Office (E)
• Report writing and presentations (E)
• Design skills, e.g. Adobe Photoshop (D)
• Management of social media channels (D)
Attributes:
• Passionate about sport for all (E)
• Creative and innovative approach (E)
• Strong team player (E)
• Self-motivated with ability to work on own initiative (E)
• Highly organised with strong time management (E)
• Committed to own personal development (E)
Experience:
• Experience of a leadership role within your peer group (E)
• Previous voluntary or paid experience within media, sport or leisure (D)

Location
University of Nottingham

Benefits
The pay rate for this role is £11.76 per plus £1.42 holiday pay per hour

Additional information
The expected end date for this role is 30th June 2025

How to apply

Notifications of interest and applications for this role will go directly to the hiring manager. Unitemps are providing a platform for the job advertisement only, and Unitemps staff do not see applications or any other communications between applicants and the hiring team

Please apply by Monday 6th May

Please apply using the link here.  

Unitemps at the University of Nottingham are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, and we welcome applications from students who reflect the diversity of our communities.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process on account of a disability or other health-related condition, please contact the team at unitemps@nottingham.ac.uk 

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Ensure that you demonstrate how you meet the requirements outlined above in your written application. You will always need to tailor your application to the role you are applying for

Applications may close early if a suitable candidate is found, so apply early to avoid disappointment