ATHLETE SUPPORT OFFICER (MATERNITY COVER)

About the role

This pivotal role supports the delivery of our high-performance environment by focusing on performance lifestyle, athlete wellbeing, and sports scholarships. Working under the guidance of the Senior Athlete Support Officer, you will act as a Dual Career Coordinator, delivering tailored one-to-one mentoring, workshops, and clean sport education to help student-athletes balance their academic and sporting ambitions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive performance lifestyle services, promoting athlete well-being.
• Provide essential one-to-one mentoring, pastoral care, and tailored workshops to help student-athletes balance academic and sporting commitments.
• Manage sports scholarship programs, assist with recruitment and retention of national and international athletes.
• Deliver crucial clean sport education to safeguard athlete integrity.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, connecting student-athletes with coaches, academic departments, admissions, and external stakeholders like TASS, Sport Wales, professional clubs, and National Governing Bodies (NGBs).

Requirements

• Possess a sport-related qualification.
• Hold a Level 3 Certificate in Talented Athlete Lifestyle Support or demonstrate a willingness to achieve it.
• Proven experience supporting athletes in a higher education or coaching pathway.
• A strong understanding of talent development systems.

Qualifications

• Essential: Proven experience supporting athletes in a higher education or coaching pathway.
• Desirable: Hold a Level 3 Certificate in Talented Athlete Lifestyle Support.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various teams and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of clean sport principles and regulations.

Benefits

The University offers a range of benefits including:

• Competitive salary starting at £29,959 to £33,482 per annum.
• Flexible working pattern.
• Enriching career opportunities aligned with the university’s mission.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.

Schedule

The Athlete Support Officer role is a full-time, fixed-term position.

Pay

The salary range for this role is £29,959 to £33,482 per annum.

Benefits

The University offers a range of benefits including:

• Competitive salary starting at £29,959 to £33,482 per annum.
• Flexible working pattern.
• Enriching career opportunities aligned with the university’s mission.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.

Informal enquiries

For informal enquiries, please contact Verity Cook at v.l.cook@swansea.ac.uk.