Sussex Physical Activity (Inclusion) Co-ordinator required

JoggingThe Sussex County Sports Partnership Trust is seeking to appoint a flexible, innovative and committed physical activity, sports or health development professional, to take a coordinating role in promoting physical activity to under-represented groups across Sussex.

  • With excellent communication skills and a motivation and enthusiasm to effect change, the successful candidate will contribute to the sporting and health legacy of the South East offer for the 2012 Games.

It is intended the successful candidate will develop and deliver a range of physical activity opportunities across Sussex, with the aim of increasing the number of people achieving the recommended levels of physical activity. The role will focus on targeting under-represented and hard-to-reach groups, those who are least active and communities where health inequalities are prevalent.

The post holder will work with key partners and agencies including primary care trusts, community groups, local authority leisure, and transport and planning departments, facility providers, education and other relevant bodies to develop a sustainable programme.


Applicants should have a degree in a related field and/or at least two years sound physical activity or sports development knowledge and experience, with a proven track record of achievements gained by working in a physical activity, sports development, health or related field.

For full details of the post and an application form please visit www.sussexsport.org or phone Michelle Collier on 01273 643 869.

For a job description please follow this link

  • Closing dates for applications is 5:00pm on 27 May 2009
  • Interviews are scheduled for the week commencing 8 June 2009
  • All appointments will be subject to a Criminal Records Bureau Check

The Sussex County Sports Partnership Trust is an equal opportunities employer

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