SA663 - Lead Project Activator (Sport, Wellbeing & Pathways)
| Posting date: | 18 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £15.07 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 July 2025 |
| Location: | Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Sport Aberdeen |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | SA663 |
Summary
Sport Aberdeen is recruiting a motivated and energetic Lead Project Activator to spearhead initiatives, including our Primary School Football Programme and supporting Aberdeen’s health & wellbeing agenda. This role blends leadership with hands-on delivery, focusing on engaging children and young people through inclusive sport and physical activity experiences. As part of our Active Schools team, you'll support children and young people be active in their local community by creating grassroot and pathways to club sport opportunities, alongside using activities for positive change.
What You’ll Be Doing:
• Leading and delivering primary school football festivals on Saturday mornings.
• Supporting and managing volunteers to support with the delivery of Primary School Football.
• Planning and overseeing operational delivery, with a focus on supporting children and young people to live healthy lifestyles.
What We’re Looking For:
• Experience in coaching or organising sport sessions for children, ideally within educational or community settings.
• Strong knowledge of inclusive sport delivery and working with priority groups.
• Excellent communication, team leadership, and organisational skills.
• A dynamic approach to building participation and breaking down barriers in sport and physical activity.
What You’ll Gain:
• A fulfilling opportunity to lead meaningful sport-based projects.
• The chance to make a lasting impact on young lives and communities.
• Support from a dedicated team and access to professional development opportunities.
Job Code:
SA663
Post:
Lead Project Activator (Sport, Wellbeing & Pathways)
Location:
Active Schools, Aberdeen, Scotland.
Position available:
Full Time 37 hours per week
Duration:
Fixed Term with End Date 31st March 2026, Extension subject to funding.
Salary:
£15.07 per hour
If you have any specific questions about the role, please contact Katrina Carr.
Closing date for Applications:
The closing date for applications is Tuesday 29th July 2025 at 12pm noon
Please see Sport Aberdeen website for more information.
What You’ll Be Doing:
• Leading and delivering primary school football festivals on Saturday mornings.
• Supporting and managing volunteers to support with the delivery of Primary School Football.
• Planning and overseeing operational delivery, with a focus on supporting children and young people to live healthy lifestyles.
What We’re Looking For:
• Experience in coaching or organising sport sessions for children, ideally within educational or community settings.
• Strong knowledge of inclusive sport delivery and working with priority groups.
• Excellent communication, team leadership, and organisational skills.
• A dynamic approach to building participation and breaking down barriers in sport and physical activity.
What You’ll Gain:
• A fulfilling opportunity to lead meaningful sport-based projects.
• The chance to make a lasting impact on young lives and communities.
• Support from a dedicated team and access to professional development opportunities.
Job Code:
SA663
Post:
Lead Project Activator (Sport, Wellbeing & Pathways)
Location:
Active Schools, Aberdeen, Scotland.
Position available:
Full Time 37 hours per week
Duration:
Fixed Term with End Date 31st March 2026, Extension subject to funding.
Salary:
£15.07 per hour
If you have any specific questions about the role, please contact Katrina Carr.
Closing date for Applications:
The closing date for applications is Tuesday 29th July 2025 at 12pm noon
Please see Sport Aberdeen website for more information.
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