The University of Nottingham (UoN) Sports vision is to be the best UK university for sport, physical activity and wellbeing. We aim to engage 66% of our student population with our sport and physical activity offer and ensure demographics are proportionately represented. As part of this, UoN Sport has a sector leading intramural (IMS) programme. The IMS rugby union and touch rugby programmes are a big part of this offer. Partner funded by the RFU it is designed to get more students playing competitive rugby regularly outside of the BUCS teams, retaining players in the game. The role will support UoN Sport to hit our strategic aims and targets with a specific lead on delivering rugby union.
Working three days a week, alongside the Intramural Development Officer you will be responsible for overseeing student volunteers, first aid staff and will be required to be present at all IMS fixtures on a Wednesday afternoon during term time. You will lead the IMS Exec, Student Societies and teams with the primary focus to deliver a weekly competition structure during term time. The role will also have additional responsibilities to mentor officials, oversee one of our remote sites and support with first aid provision on a Wednesday afternoon.
Along with a passion for rugby, you will have experience of managing leagues, competitions and projects, an understanding of what makes a programme engaging and knowledge of health and safety specifically in relation to Rugby Union. You will be a creative thinker with good interpersonal skills, the ability to develop effective relationships with student volunteers and engage with staff at all levels.
At the University of Nottingham we are committed to providing generous employment packages, whilst supporting the well-being of our staff to help them reach their full potential. As a University employee, you will have access to an excellent choice of benefits and rewards including free access to UoN Sport fitness facilities, staff discounts and travel schemes, a highly attractive pension scheme and 26 days holiday per year, along with 8 bank holidays and up to 5 additional University Closure days, pro rata. There may also be the opportunity for hybrid or flexible working as long as the core requirements of the role are being met. This statement is fine re flexible working.
This is a fixed term, part time (21.75 hours per week) position available until 31/07/2025.
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Informal enquiries may be addressed to Glynn Dignum, tel: 07866 534313 or email Glynn.Dignum@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.