JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title
Enrichment Officer with Sports Coaching
Contract
Permanent, Full-time, Term Time Only, 40 weeks
Job location
Elm Park Campus, Stanmore
Department
Enrichment
Reports to
Acting Pastoral, Enrichment & Learning Centre Manager
Salary Range
£25,927 – £26,239 per annum (FTE salary)
£23,896.92 - £24,184.49 per annum (TTO salary)
Job Purpose:
The post holder will actively engage with students through both general enrichment and sports-focused activities. This role promotes positive behaviours and attitudes and supports students in reaching their full potential through personal development and physical wellbeing. The post holder will play a key role in encouraging student participation in all college-wide activities, promoting excellent attendance, engagement, and health through physical activity.
Duties Specific to the Post:
· Devise, plan and implement a calendar of engaging enrichment and sports activities, ensuring a positive and well-rounded experience at the College that supports behaviour, wellbeing and development.
· Lead and coach students in a variety of sports and physical activities suited to different ability levels.
· Develop a friendly but efficient working relationship with students, promoting attendance and engagement.
· Actively liaise with students around the campus to promote positive behaviours and participation.
· Support and attend Student Parliament and Student Union meetings.
· Oversee and support the day-to-day supervision and safe use of the Sports Hall, Fitness Room and Student Lounge.
· Organise and supervise fixtures and internal sporting events, which may require occasional evening work.
· Promote inclusive use of College spaces for recreational and wellbeing purposes.
· Ensure the safety of all users during enrichment and sports activities and respond appropriately to first aid needs.
· Maintain cleanliness and organisation in sports and fitness areas.
· Manage inventory, setup, and maintenance of sports and enrichment equipment.
· Provide input into the College Tutorial Programme when requested.
· Liaise with teaching staff and tutors on the enrichment programme.
· Ensure compliance with health and safety, safeguarding, equality, and data protection.
· Contribute to the wider cultural, personal development, and employability programme through physical activity and health promotion.
General:
· Participate in open evenings and recruitment activities to ensure that potential applicants and students receive accurate information and guidance.
· Ensure all data is handled in line with General Data Protection Regulations.
· Taking responsibility for health and safety, equality & diversity, copyright and data protection within the scope of the post.
· Take appropriate responsibility to provide a secure, safe and friendly learning environment including implementation of the College’s Health and Safety Policy.
· Committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, ensuring that this commitment is demonstrated in all aspects of the role as appropriate.
Further education is an ever-changing service, and all staff are expected to participate constructively in college activities and to adopt a flexible approach to their work. This job description will be reviewed annually during the appraisal process and will be varied in the light of the business needs of the college.
The postholder can be required to carry out any other duties consistent with the grade of the post, at any site on which the College may operate.
Closing Date: Thursday, 4th September 2025
Interview Date: Friday, 12th September 2025
PERSON SPECIFICATION
JOB TITLE: Enrichment Officer with Sports Coaching
Criteria
Essential/ Desirable
Possible source of evidence
QUALIFICATIONS:
A qualification in the Sports and Leisure industry
E
Application form/ certification
A current First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain one
E
Application form/ certification
Desirable a National Coaching Qualification in a team sport
E
Application form/ certification
Desirable a Youth Work qualification
E
Application form/ certification
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE OF:
A minimum of 1 years’ experience assisting in working with young people, specifically working with post-16 students and adults in a multi-cultural institution
D
Application form/supporting statement/ interview
Experience of planning a programme of activities or events
D
Application form/supporting statement/interview
Knowledge of general office-based IT packages including Excel and Word
E
Supporting statement/ interview
An understanding of sound equal opportunities practice and a commitment to its implementation
E
Supporting statement/ interview
Commitment to inclusivity and ensuring all students feel welcome and able to participate
E
Supporting statement/ interview
SKILLS & ABILITY TO:
Coach in a range of physical education and sports, adhering to H&S regulations
E
Supporting Statement/Interview
Communicate clearly and accurately, verbally and in writing
E
Supporting Statement/Interview
Build positive relationships with young people and maintain discipline
E
Supporting statement/ interview
Be flexible with duties and working hours to fit student need
E
Supporting statement/ interview
Understand safeguarding principles and respond appropriately
D
Supporting statement/ interview
Handle First Aid situations
E
Supporting statement/interview
PERSONAL QUALITIES:
A positive and proactive mindset when engaging with students through sport and enrichment activities
E
Supporting statement/
interview
Passion for improving student wellbeing through physical activity and personal development
E
Supporting statement/ interview
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: £23,896.00-£24,184.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company events
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free flu jabs
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
