Friday 17th October 2025

University of Stirling Students’ Union are recruiting for a new Sports Development Coordinator to support their extensive sports programme.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the University of Stirling Students’ Union as Sports Development Coordinator to plan, coordinate and deliver our comprehensive sports development programmes, in conjunction with the Sports President.  You will manage and develop the Sports Administrator. You will also support sports union members, with particular focus but not exclusively, in the areas of Club Development, Participation, Health and Wellbeing and Finance & Funding.

About Us

Stirling Students’ Union is the representative student body at the University of Stirling. We are a registered charity and exist to support students getting the best degree, helping students make friends, supporting students when they need support and building skills for the future. We do this by supporting academic reps, providing volunteering opportunities, societies and sports clubs. We also offer support, employability skills, advice and opportunities to influence our sustainability work. We are proudly student led and each spring elect four full time paid students to lead our work: President, Vice President Communities, Vice President Education and Sports Union President.

About You

We’re looking for a talented and passionate individual to join our organisation. You’ll be driven, using your initiative to support a wide range of organisational initiatives, programmes and projects. Specific duties of the role include:

Club Development

  • Strategic approach to development and delivery of BUCS, ensuring improvement and effective use of funding.
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive plan (actions, targets, responsibilities and resources).
  • Increase club membership and participation.
  • Ensure clubs are accessible and inclusive to all participants.
  • Contribute to the formulation of policy and procedures as required, in collaboration with other Coordinators.
  • Design and deliver training for committee members of Sports Clubs.
  • Effectively engage students and provide ongoing support and assistance where appropriate.
  • Coordinate and deal with member discipline and complaints, contributing to effective process development.
  • Assist in the recruitment of coaches to ensure quality of sports provision within clubs.

Participation & Engagement

  • Work in partnership with the University to provide opportunities for students to engage in physical activity and sports.
  • Work closely with the Student Sport Development Officer on participation programmes for recreational sport.
  • Develop mutually beneficial relationships with external partners, (BUCS, SSS, Community Clubs and National Governing Bodies) to increase the range, and quality of sports provision and coaching services provided.
  • Work with BUCS, SSS and National Governing bodies to promote volunteering opportunities.
  • To monitor, evaluate and report on club activities and identify opportunities for growth.
  • To be a mentor on the panel of the Tier 2 programme.

Health & Wellbeing

  • Promote and evaluate student wellbeing through engagement with student sport and club activity.
  • Plan and take forward projects and campaigns that aim to use physical activity and sport as a method of improving Health & Wellbeing whilst positively impacting on the student experience.
  • Engage with Union, University and national campaigns and initiatives for establishing healthy and resilient student communities.
  • Embed innovative practices in engaging sports members with sustainability opportunities.

Finance & Funding

  • Working with Sports President and Finance Manager to ensure club funds are managed appropriately.
  • Oversee the effective running of the Sports Union budget.
  • Work with colleagues in the Union and Sports Development team to plan, monitor and report on BUCS funding.
  • Responsibility for administration of funding requests for Coaches and Capital Equipment.
  • In collaboration with Union colleagues deliver signature sports events such as Sports Ball and Varsity.
  • Work with Stakeholders on the Kit Tender process.

Why apply?

At Stirling Students’ Union every day is different. If you like variety and would like to utilise your skills and experiences to make a difference within a fast-paced environment, then this could be the job for you.  With a competitive salary for the non-profit sector, there’s plenty of reasons to consider building a career with us.

If you’re a passionate and driven individual, exciting by the opportunity to create change and make an impact as part of a dynamic organisation then we’d love to hear from you.

Closing date for applications:  3rd November 2025 at 9am

Interviews will be held:  Tuesday 18th November 2025

 

For further information, please visit www.stirlingstudentsunion.com/recruitment where you will find application form, job description/person spec and equality monitoring form.

To apply for the position, please return your completed application form, along with an equality monitoring form to Wendy Forbes, Union Secretary & HR wf2@stir.ac.uk

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Tuesday 14th October 2025

Scottish Student Athletics & XC are recruiting for a new Cross Country-focused Vice Chair to support our competitive programme.

The Scottish Student Athletics & XC Sports Development Group are recruiting for a new Vice Chair who will be specifically focused on Cross Country.

Vice-Chair

The Vice Chair will support the Chair in the development and delivery of the action plan. Leading on the coordination of all group and captain’s meetings, keep track of programme budgets alongside SSS staff and support in event delivery. Note, this role will have a specific XC focus to support our competitive programme.

View the job description here.

How to Apply

Applications are via CV and covering letter to sophie@scottishstudentsport.com. Please outline in the email subject line which sport and role (or roles) you are applying for.

Any questions about the role can be directed to Sohpie on the email above.

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Friday 3rd October 2025

Join the University of Strathclyde’s Students Union as their new Sport Development Coordinator!

There is an exciting opportunity to work with University of Strathclyde Sports Union to coordinate the effective delivery of the social and recreational sport workstream.

You will also contribute to the wider Sports Union sports development service, supporting affiliated sports clubs through a development framework and assist with the workforce development workstream through instrumental input into training and education opportunities, enhancing graduate employability.

This job is full time on a temporary contract (Oct 25 – Aug 26). The starting salary is £28,031.

View the full job description here.

How to Apply

Application is via CV and Cover Letter to abby.irvine@strath.ac.uk. The deadlline is 23:59 Sunday 19th October with interviews anticipated to take place on Wednesday 29th October.

Any questions for the role can be directed to Abby on the email above.

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Monday 29th September 2025

Join our revamped Equality Action Group in the crucial role of Delivery Coordinator as we shape an inclusive community across student sport.

Are you passionate about equality? Driven to break down barriers? Join us in shaping a sporting community where everyone belongs.

The Scottish Student Sport Equality Action Group are recruiting for new members to create tangible, real world change across the sporting sector. Over the past 12 months, alongside developing our new action plan we’ve been reshaping our advisory and delivery structure to support us in achieving our aims in this space. That includes a new Delivery Coordinator role developed as part of our ongoing engagement with the Moving to Inclusion Framework.

Working across four priority areas (below) the Equality Action Group is led by our Chair and an elected member responsible for guiding our wider Belonging based work on the SSS Development Committee. The four priority areas reflect significant barriers to participation and engagement across the student sport network. Our work more broadly seeks to address barriers faced by all, the decision to focus on these four areas allows us to deliver actionable change we believe will have a lasting impact across the sector.

  1. LGBTQ+
  2. Women and Girls
  3. Disability
  4. Ethnicity

Each area above has an Equality Lead who has a more strategic responsibility for their respective area. Delivery Coordinators will work closely with their Equality Lead, exploring how to translate priorities into activity and outcomes.

These roles would be ideal for those with lived experiences, drive to make a difference and a can-do attitude. The role may appeal to students or staff who have been involved in local equality work and want to make a change at the national level. For any questions about this role please contact our Head of Development, Jordan Dawson by email.

By joining the team, you’ll play a vital part in ensuring that equality isn’t just a policy but a practice that runs through everything we do.

View the role descriptor here. Please note that multiple roles under this title are available.

Applications to this role will be open ended. To apply please email Jordan with a recent copy of your CV and no more than 150 words explaining why equality is important to you.

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Wednesday 2nd July 2025

Want to grow cycling in Scotland? Join the Scottish Student Cycling Sport group are recruiting for a new Vice Chair!

The Scottish Student Cycling Sports Development Group are recruiting for a new group of incredible volunteers to help promote and develop the sport.

Vice-Chair

The Vice Chair will support the Chair in the development and delivery of the action plan. Leading on the coordination of all group and captain’s meetings, keep track of programme budgets alongside SSS staff and support in event delivery.

View the job description here.

How to Apply

Applications are via CV and covering letter to ruairidh@scottishstudentsport.com. Please outline in the email subject line which sport and role (or roles) you are applying for.

Any questions about the role can be directed to Ruairidh on the email above.

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Friday 20th June 2025

Ready to step up and support student golf? We are looking for 4x individuals to join the Scottish Student Golf Sport Development Group.

The Scottish Student Golf Sports Development Group are recruiting for a new group of incredible volunteers to help promote and develop the sport.

Vice-Chair

The Vice Chair will support the Chair in the development and delivery of the action plan. Leading on the coordination of all group and captain’s meetings, keep track of programme budgets alongside SSS staff and support in event delivery.

View the job description here.

Development Officer

The Development Officer role will lead on the development and delivery of the sport development plan as set out by the sport group, working collaboratively with SSS and the sport governing body on areas such as: workforce development, supporting club growth, EDI and any other areas agreed as part of the action plan.

View the job description here.

Competitions Officer

The Competitions Officer will lead on the competition/ event areas of the sport group action plan. Working alongside the sport group and SSS Events Coordinator to ensure all aspects of event logistics, support and delivery are completed to the highest possible standard.

View the job description here.

Communications Officer

As the Communications Officer you will be responsible for organising and guiding the group’s efforts to publicise itself and its activities. You will be responsible for ensuring communication channels between the Group and clubs is appropriate and regular. You will support the promotion of individual club activities through the Scottish Student Golf channels.

View the job description here.

How to Apply

Applications are via CV and covering letter to chris@scottishstudentsport.com. Please outline in the email subject line which sport and role (or roles) you are applying for.

Any questions about the role can be directed to Chris on the email above.

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Friday 20th June 2025

We’re looking for a new group of committed volunteers to help the running and development of student basketball in Scotland.

The Scottish Student Basketball Sports Development Group are recruiting for a new group of incredible volunteers to help promote and develop the sport.

Vice-Chair

The Vice Chair will support the Chair in the development and delivery of the action plan. Leading on the coordination of all group and captain’s meetings, keep track of programme budgets alongside SSS staff and support in event delivery.

View the job description here.

Development Officer

The Development Officer role will lead on the development and delivery of the sport development plan as set out by the sport group, working collaboratively with SSS and the sport governing body on areas such as: workforce development, supporting club growth, EDI and any other areas agreed as part of the action plan.

View the job description here.

Competitions Officer

The Competitions Officer will lead on the competition/ event areas of the sport group action plan. Working alongside the sport group and SSS Events Coordinator to ensure all aspects of event logistics, support and delivery are completed to the highest possible standard.

View the job description here.

How to Apply

Applications are via CV and covering letter to chris@scottishstudentsport.com. Please outline in the email subject line which sport and role (or roles) you are applying for.

Any questions about the role can be directed to Chris on the email above.

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Friday 20th June 2025

Join us and be part of the movement as a volunteer on the Scottish Student Tennis Sport Development Group! 3x roles available.

The Scottish Student Tennis Sports Development Group are recruiting for a new group of incredible volunteers to help promote and develop the sport.

Vice-Chair

The Vice Chair will support the Chair in the development and delivery of the action plan. Leading on the coordination of all group and captain’s meetings, keep track of programme budgets alongside SSS staff and support in event delivery.

View the job description here.

Communications Officer

As the Communications Officer you will be responsible for organising and guiding the group’s efforts to publicise itself and its activities. You will be responsible for ensuring communication channels between the Group and clubs is appropriate and regular. You will support the promotion of individual club activities through the Scottish Student Tennis channels.

View the job description here.

Applications are via CV and covering letter to sophie@scottishstudentsport.com. Please outline in the email subject line which sport and role (or roles) you are applying for.

Any questions about the role can be directed to Sophie on the email above.

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Friday 20th June 2025

Lead and support the growth of squash in Scotland’s student network as a volunteer with the Scottish Student Squash Sport Development Group.

The Scottish Student Squash Sports Development Group are recruiting for a new group of incredible volunteers to help promote and develop the sport.

Competitions Officer

The Competitions Officer will lead on the competition/ event areas of the sport group action plan. Working alongside the sport group and SSS Events Coordinator to ensure all aspects of event logistics, support and delivery are completed to the highest possible standard.

View the job description here.

Communications Officer

As the Communications Officer you will be responsible for organising and guiding the group’s efforts to publicise itself and its activities. You will be responsible for ensuring communication channels between the Group and clubs is appropriate and regular. You will support the promotion of individual club activities through the Scottish Student Squash channels.

View the job description here.

How to Apply

Applications are via CV and covering letter to ruairidh@scottishstudentsport.com. Please outline in the email subject line which sport and role (or roles) you are applying for.

Any questions about the role can be directed to Ruairidh on the email above.

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Friday 20th June 2025

Ready to support the future of student fencing in Scotland? Volunteer with the Scottish Student Fencing Sport Development Group!

The Scottish Student Fencing Sports Development Group are recruiting for a new group of incredible volunteers to help promote and develop the sport.

Development Officer

The Development Officer role will lead on the development and delivery of the sport development plan as set out by the sport group, working collaboratively with SSS and the sport governing body on areas such as: workforce development, supporting club growth, EDI and any other areas agreed as part of the action plan.

View the job description here.

Communications Officer

As the Communications Officer you will be responsible for organising and guiding the group’s efforts to publicise itself and its activities. You will be responsible for ensuring communication channels between the Group and clubs is appropriate and regular. You will support the promotion of individual club activities through the Scottish Student Fencing channels.

View the job description here.

Competitions Officer

The Competitions Officer will lead on the competition/ event areas of the sport group action plan. Working alongside the sport group and SSS Events Coordinator to ensure all aspects of event logistics, support and delivery are completed to the highest possible standard.

View the job description here.

How to Apply

Applications are via CV and covering letter to jordan@scottishstudentsport.com. Please outline in the email subject line which sport and role (or roles) you are applying for.

Any questions about the role can be directed to Jordan on the email above.

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