Sports Activator

Details


1111718


Teesside University


01/09/2026


Ongoing


Up to 15hrs a week


Not Applicable

Pay


£13.09


£1.58

Description

Role

To plan, organise and facilitate a range of informal sports activities on university campus to engage a range of students and provide regular participation and intermural sports sessions delivered for individuals of all levels. 

 

Duties and responsibilities

  • Plan and organise a range of participation sports opportunities for Teesside University students to engage with throughout the academic year on a free to play/casual basis.
  • Plan all necessary logistics for appropriate delivery, including facilities booking, equipment preparation, rules, regulations, umpires/referees, etc.
  • Create appropriate marketing materials to promote the sporting activities to students across campus – posters, brochures, webpages, social media.
  • Be present at all sessions to organise and deliver activity, ensuring that participants can partake in a safe, fun and engaging session
  • Be present at activity to undertake administrative responsibilities and gather data, evaluation and feedback from participants throughout the programme
  • Be the first point of contact for the various activity and know when to refer issues/queries onto the Sports Operations Manager.
  • Plan and deliver a football campus league offer including the organisation and maintenance of fixtures, league tables and team entries.
  • Meet with the Sport Operations Manager on a regular basis to provide an update on the activity planned and delivered
  • To work evenings and weekends as required
  • To undertake any other reasonable duties within Teesside Sport required of the post and determined by the sports development officer
  • To be aware of Health and Safety procedures relating to Sport’s facilities and ensure that relevant reporting requirements are adhered to.
  • Adhere to the University’s Health and Safety Policy and guidelines.
  • Act in accordance with the sports facility’s operational procedures always
  • Adhere to the General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018.
  • Promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion for staff and students and embrace the University’s Values and Behaviours Framework.

Skills and experience

  • Registered student at Teesside University during Academic Year 2026/27 studying a minimum of 60 credits. 
  • Willing to undertake training associated with role. 
  • Ability to convey straightforward information in a clear and accurate manner both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to produce basic marketing materials and use social media
  • Ability to relate and communicate well to a diverse range of staff and students
  • Ability to complete tasks and prioritise work within a given framework.
  • Excellent organisation skills.
  • Ability to solve standard problems in accordance with departmental procedures.
  • Be able to work under your own initiative.
  • Ability to evaluate services and contribute to service improvement initiatives.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of various sports and rules.
  • Knowledge of how sport is delivered at the University.
  • Basic IT skills and be confident using emails, databases, Microsoft word and Excel and online platforms.
  • Commitment to excellent customer service and excellent interpersonal skills.
  • First aid certificate.

 

Location
Olympia Building, Middlesbrough Campus, TS1 3BA

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