Athlete Support Officer

Job Description

Salary:26,3 41 to 29,614 per annum together with NEST Pension benefits, if required. The normal expectation is that the successful applicant will be appointed to the minimum of the scale with annual increments on 1 August each year (subject to completing six months service).Hours of work:35 Hours per weekContract:PermanentLocation:Swansea Bay Sports Park This role will support the continued development of an outstanding performance sport environment, as part of a multi-disciplinary team, focusing in particular on:Scholarships and RecruitmentTo advance our recruitment of student-athletes and enhance the associated scholarship provision for students competing at an international or high performance level in their sport. This will include: * The development and implementation of our sport scholarship programme, working collaboratively with colleagues in Marketing, Recruitment and International (MRI) to pursue opportunities for growth.* The recruitment of student-athletes, both national and international, and building the profile of the University in this area, working proactively and in conjunction with Performance Heads, Admissions and academic Colleges.* The development and implementation of a marketing and promotion plan to support recruitment activity and promote the performance sport programme to prospects.* To build a network of key partnerships across schools, colleges, sports clubs and key stakeholders locally and across the UK.Performance Lifestyle and Well-beingTo design and provide performance lifestyle services to athletes and lead the development of the performance lifestyle programme, supporting high performance and student performance sport teams and athletes and promoting well-being across the student performance sport environment. This role will involve working closely with the recruitment team, coaches, performance practitioners and external bodies (TASS, NGBs, Professional Sport Clubs, and Sport Wales). The role collaborates across the University, the sport department and high performance sport networks to ensure that the best model of support, education and guidance is available in support of an outstanding student-athlete experience, including fulfilling the role of Dual Career coordinator. In addition, and dependent upon qualifications and experience, you will have the opportunity to support our professional development portfolio in areas of expertise.Main Purpose of Post:* Contributing to the development of an outstanding performance sport environment, community and model of support and education.* Leading the provision and development of Performance Lifestyle Services for TASS and the student performance sport environment.* Developing the Sport Scholarship programme.* Contributing to knowledge development.* Undertaking additional performance sport environment responsibilities from time to time. Person Specification:Essential Criteria:Values:* Demonstrable evidence of taking pride in delivering professional services and solutions.* Ability to work together in an environment of equality, trust and respect to deliver services that strive to exceed the needs and expectations of customers.* Demonstrable evidence of providing a caring approach to all of your customers ensuring a personalised and positive experience.Qualification:* A sport related qualification.* Level 3 Certificate in Talented Athlete Lifestyle Support (or willingness to work towards).Experience:* Experience of working with athletes in a pastoral, HE or coaching setting, and be sensitive to their flexible learning and support needs of athletes in HE. Significant exposure to dual career / high performance athletes? issues and the experience and credibility to facilitate solutions which positively impact on well-being and performance.* Experience of TASS, and working with / in a Talent Development System.* Experience in the provision of applied services within a multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of support services in a high performance environment.* Supporting personal development of dual career athletes through coaching and mentoring.Knowledge and Skills:* An understanding of high performance sport, including athletes, environments, support, coaching and services provided.* A good understanding of how UK higher educational establishments operate, and deliver education, assessments etc.* Effective time management and organisation.* Plan and prioritise own workload to maximise achievement. Well-developed interpersonal skills and interactive capability.* An ability to work as part of multi-disciplinary teams.* Ability to work with a number of organisations, and balance competing demands.* Good negotiation and influencing skills.* The ability to act as a good role model.* Ability to work as part of a team.* Enthusiasm and self-motivation.* Ability to exercise initiative and be proactive.* Flexibility and willingness to work irregular hours as necessary.* A professional approach to work.* Passion for sport.* Committed to providing a high level of customer service. * A sport related qualification at degree level (or equivalent).* Ability to communicate in Welsh.* A sports related qualification at postgraduate level.* UKAD Accredited Advisor Certification.* Industry accreditation in fields relevant to performance athlete or organisational support, (may include ILM coaching/ mentoring and/ or equivalent).* Experience as an elite sports performer.* Teaching and delivering commercially viable workshops, presentations, or short courses.* A knowledge and awareness of anti-doping.* Awareness of Athlete Support Personnel roles and responsibilities under the World Anti-Doping Code.* Awareness of Home County Sport Institute Professional Code of Practice.* Broad network of contacts within relevant fields.

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