Performance Sport Advisor

Location: Wide Lane

Contract: Term Time Only 32 weeks per year, Permanent

Are you a newly qualified UKSCA Strength and Conditioning coach? Looking to gain your first direct experience of working with high performing athletes in a University environment and developing your skills in a supportive and award winning department? Or are you looking for a new challenge?

We are looking for a Performance Sport Advisor to support in delivering an excellent service to our Student Scholarship & Pathway Athletes and Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme.

The successful candidate should be UKSCA qualified and have a passion for delivering high-quality performance sport sessions ensuring student experience is a priority whilst supporting our athletes through their sporting achievements. A standard/enhanced DBS check is required for this role.

This role gives you the opportunity to work with dedicated athletes within a wide variety of sports whilst mentoring them through their student/sport life balance. 

This role is based at Wide Lane Sport Ground with an exciting move to Jubilee Sport and Recreation Centre in Summer 2024. 

Individuals matter at the University of Southampton, and we are committed to promoting an inclusive culture, so we want to get to know you.  Southampton Sport are also committed to developing you, so make sure you let us know about your professional goals. 

This post is 36 hours per week for 32 weeks per year.

For more information before starting the application process, please contact Chloe Lamming – Customer Excellence Manager at c.lamming@soton.ac.uk for further details.

Application Procedure 

The application deadline is midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need assistance, call Recruitment on  +44 (0) 23 8059 2750, or email recruitment@soton.ac.uk. Quote the advert reference 2509723MT on all correspondence. 

Further details:

• Job Description and Person Specification

We believe equality, diversity and inclusion are fundamental to making the University of Southampton a welcoming, vibrant and successful organisation. Having a diverse workforce, inclusive of people of all ages and beliefs, from different racial backgrounds, educational and social backgrounds opens up a wealth of possibilities, makes us more creative and accelerates our impact on society. We welcome applicants that value diversity of our community and are willing to play their part in supporting the mission of inclusivity. 

Please note that applications from agencies will not be accepted unless indicated on the job. 

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