Team Brunel Social Sport Activator - Student Staff
Team Brunel Social Sport Activator - Student Staff
Listed by Union of Brunel Students
Applying
Application deadline: Tue 01 Sep 2026 23:59
Rate
from £13.25 Zero hours contract but expecting to have 20 hours per week available during term time.Interview
Mon 07 Sep 2026 Interviews will be held on campus at the Union.Details
Team Brunel Social Sport Activator
Responsible to: Student Activities Manager
Grade: CT3 - £13.25
Hours: 20 hours per week during term time.
Role Purpose
The Team Brunel Activator will support the delivery and development of the Unions social sport and physical activity programmes. The role focuses on coordinating the Brunel Cup intramural leagues and the Active@Brunel programme, creating inclusive and engaging opportunities for students to participate in sport and physical activity.
The post holder will recruit and support student activators, organise activities and events, and work to increase participation in our casual sports offer across campus.
Key Responsibilities
Brunel Cup on campus sports Leagues
- Coordinate and administer the Brunel Cup on campus sports leagues.
- Organise weekly fixtures, manage results and maintain league tables.
- Communicate updates to participants through email and social media.
- Attend sessions and leagues on a weekly basis to support and enable delivery.
- Manage team and individual entry forms for each sport.
- Liaise with Brunel Sport staff to confirm facility bookings.
- Recruit and coordinate volunteer activators to assist with delivering sports sessions and fixtures.
Active@Brunel Programme
- Develop, coordinate and deliver the Active@Brunel social sport programme and special one-off events.
- Recruit, support and act as the main point of contact for student activators delivering sessions.
- Provide guidance on session delivery and required administration.
- Recruit and retain participants, with a focus on engaging underrepresented student groups.
- Work with the Union communications team to promote the programme and increase awareness of events.
- Track participation levels and ensure attendance is accurately recorded.
- Deliver pop-up sport and activity sessions across campus where required.
- Manage activities within the allocated social sport budget.
BUCS Support
- Support the Sports Coordinator with membership checks and team sheet administration.
- Provide general administrative support to ensure the smooth running of programme as required.
General Responsibilities
- Provide a high standard of customer service to students and participants.
- Work collaboratively with Students’ Union and Brunel Sport staff.
- Ensure activities follow relevant health and safety procedures.
- Support the development of an inclusive and welcoming sport environment for all students.
- Undertake additional duties appropriate to the role when required.
Person Specification – Team Brunel Activator
Experience
Essential
- Experience participating in or supporting sport, physical activity or events
- Experience working with peers, volunteers or within a team environment
- Experience managing time effectively alongside multiple responsibilities
Desirable
- Experience organising activities,fixtures or small events
- Experience promoting activities or engaging participants (e.g. social media, word of mouth)
Knowledge and Understanding
Essential
- Understanding of the benefits of sport and physical activity for student wellbeing and community
- Awareness of the importance of inclusion and accessibility in sport
- Basic understanding of health and safety in activity delivery
Desirable
- Awareness of student sport structures and intramural activity
- Basic knowledge of BUCS competitions
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Strong communicationskills and ability to engage and motivate participants
- Good organisational skills and ability to support delivery of sessions and fixtures
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, using initiative when needed
Desirable
- Ability to use social media or other platforms to promote activity
- Ability to record and track participation data accurately
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Enthusiastic and proactive approach to engaging students in sport
- Approachable,inclusive and confident working with diverse groups
- Reliable and accountable, with a professional attitude to responsibilities
Desirable
- Interest in developing leadership and organisational skills
- Flexible and adaptable approach to working hours and responsibilities
Qualifications
Essential
- Current Brunel student or equivalent relevant experience
Desirable
- Relevant sport,coaching or officiating qualifications
- First aid qualification (or willingness to undertake training)
Other Requirements
- Willingness to work evenings and weekends in line with activity delivery
- Commitment to working in line with the Union’s values: Driven by You, Open to All, Passionately Positive and Integrity
How to Apply:
Please complete and submit the BrunelStudents_ApplicationForm_May-2023 by the listed deadline.
If you have any queries about the job, please contact Matt Thornton (matt.thornton@brunel.ac.uk), Student Activities Manager.