BADMINTON HIGHER EDUCATION OFFICER (HEO)
(Voluntary Position)
Nottingham Trent University
Love Badminton? Want the opportunity to help develop Badminton at NTU and be part of
a National program supported by Badminton England?
YES? Then apply to be the Badminton Higher Education Officer NOW!
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What is it?
A unique and enriching experience working in sport development, an opportunity to
gain insight and understanding in this area of work
You will be volunteering 4-6 hours per week in order to try and increase the number
of people playing badminton regularly at the University
Your role will included promoting the sport and finding ways to increase interest
within the University, coordinating sessions and tournaments
You will also be required to report data on a monthly basis
BADMINTON England will provide you will training and resources to support your
role
In return you will receive:
Bursary towards as menu of Badminton England training opportunities
An expenses paid training day/weekend at the National Badminton Centre
References from BADMINTON England
A personalised Professional Development plan
BADMINTON England kit
A number of opportunities to gain additional training, work experience, and
potentially paid opportunities
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We are looking for the right candidate who has:
A passion for Sport
Self motivation
A desire to learn
Good communication skills
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Requirements:
Attend a training day/weekend at the National Badminton Centre
To volunteer 4-6 hours per week throughout the academic year
Role Description
Role title:
Higher Education Officer (HEO)
Responsible to:
The University & Badminton England Project Manager
Contract & Hours
4-6 hours per week over the academic year
Office Location:
University office base will be available /home working
Benefits:
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Key responsibilities
and main tasks and
activities:
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To set up and coordinate weekly badminton sessions
To get students playing Badminton more regularly within the
University facilities
To communicate and promote the badminton activity across
the University (and community if applicable)
To develop opportunities for students to play competitive
and semi-competitive badminton through tournaments
To develop student leaders/coaches/volunteers within
Badminton
To report on participation on a termly basis
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Enthusiastic and ability to motivate others
Ability to manage own time and act on own initiative
IT literate
Experience as a volunteer
Some experience or knowledge of Badminton is desirable
An interest in sport development and/or project management
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Person Specification:
An expenses paid training day at the National Badminton
Centre
£150 towards a menu of training opportunities through
BADMINTON England
A Certificate of Completion
A personalised Professional Development plan
References
A BADMINTON England T-shirt
NTU Sport Volunteer Kit
Continuous support from NTU Sport Staff