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JUST MOVE CHALLENGES
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Published: Wednesday, 27 January 2021 16:49 Written by Michelle
Our Sport Brighton JustMove challenges are a great way to get active in your own time and on your own terms. Get active for a few minutes every day, cycle to your lectures or even swim the equivalent of the channel. Joining our challenges can help you stay accountable and feel a part of your university community as well as giving you the opportunity to win great prizes like coffee vouchers and Nike stash. Click on one of our challenges below to register and take part.
MOVE FORWARD
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Published: Wednesday, 06 January 2021 11:29 Written by Michelle
INTRODUCTION
We are all proud to present our divisional plan, ‘Move Forward’, for sport and physical activity at the University of Brighton. Here we set out our new mission: to enable active communities, healthy lives and sporting journeys.
Move Forward will ensure that sport and physical activity remains high on the agenda at the university and a central part of the student experience which for many forms part of their identity whilst at university. Move Forward builds on existing insight into the needs and demands of students and staff, maintains excellence in core delivery and identifies fundamental step improvements that has the potential to make a sustainable and positive impact on the lifestyles, experience and wellbeing of our internal and external communities for the better.
Whilst we will maintain our focus on supporting the journeys of our students, we will enhance the provision for all our members including those from the local community who engage with us on a daily basis.
After such a difficult 12 months we are all eager to recover, reset and Move Forward collaboratively in ‘providing sport and physical activity opportunities that meets the needs of different people’ (Sport England, 2021).
Barry Squires
Head of Sport
University of Brighton
OUR VISION
We will use sport and physical activity as a catalyst to raise the University’s profile, become more influential and extend our reach within the communities we serve whilst having a strong focus on quality and improvement in helping the university to achieve its strategic aims.
OUR MISSION
Sport Brighton exists to enable active communities, healthy lives and sporting journeys.
OUR VALUES
Engagement
Being actively engaged in what we do and creating healthy futures is central to our philosophy. We will always be mindful in understanding our audience, engaging with wider colleagues and proactive in developing others whatever their journey.
Inclusivity
We’re committed to developing and nurturing a diverse community, that supports not only inclusion in the university but through the impact of our activities in local, national and international communities.
Partnership
Partnership is at the core of who we are. Through partnership we create distinctive sport and physical activity programmes, we share and disseminate our knowledge and experience to assist others and create mutual benefit to our city, our region and globally.
Sustainability
We recognise and value the critical importance sustainability has for the future of our students, staff, partners and community. Sustainability will be highly valued, underpinning decisions we make and the activities we do, now and in the future.
Creativity
Nurturing creativity is key to ensuring we continue to grow and develop our activities. We’re committed to creating new and exciting physical activity opportunities for our students, staff and community.
HOW WE WILL DELIVER THIS PLAN
At the very core of Move Forward is the belief that inclusion and participation in sport and physical activity is a positive thing. It not only directly benefits an individual’s wellbeing but develops wider social networks.
Sport Brighton has developed six priority areas which will enable us to achieve our overall objectives whilst supporting the university strategy. All objectives are underpinned by milestones and metrics for success aligned to departmental and staff delivery plans.
We will create an environment for our students, staff and local communities to ‘Move Forward’ on their sporting journey.
PRIORITY ONE
Contribute towards enabling the university to become the University of Choice
We are all very aware of the context of greater competition for students with the majority of institutional income being driven by central levels of student recruitment so we recognise we have a role to play in this. To aid our future security and continual investment into sport and recreation we will all ensure we understand and continually embed recruitment, retention, progression and employability across all our delivery pathways.
A. Opportunities for all
B. Enhancing the experience
C. Recruitment
D. Cross institutional engagement
E. Remaining relevant
PRIORITY TWO
Building communities and foster belonging
Create, promote and deliver an active culture that enables people to belong and succeed at whatever is the appropriate environment for them. With the benefits of greater health both physical and mental.
F. Creating Communities
G. Identity
H. Inclusive and Accessible
I. Health & Wellbeing
PRIORITY THREE
Enhance employability opportunities helping to shape the professionals of the future
Sport has a fundamental role to play in the progression and employability of students by providing career enhancing opportunities through taking part in sport, through sport volunteering or by offering the potential to gain additional vocational qualifications and direct work experience. Additional competencies including the development of values, positive behaviours and attitudes to complement the academic experience. As an employer Sport Brighton looks to continually develop and value its workforce. As a leisure provider we also facilitate sport related courses to benefit the wider community.
J. Opportunities
K. Outreach
L. Future ready
M. Training & Development
PRIORITY FOUR
Empower people to find their place and achieve their full potential
We want to make it easier for people to enjoy being active at whatever is the appropriate level for them; be it regular competitive sport or social drop-in wellbeing activity classes.
N. Reward and recognition
O. Scholarships
P. Student Clubs
Q. Health & Wellbeing
PRIORITY FIVE
Ensure financial and environmental sustainability
Financial sustainability is critical for the university in the current environment of uncertainty over student fees, cost savings and wider economic factors. Whilst Sport Brighton does generate a healthy income there is more that could be done to ensure we can realise our ambitions and maintain sustainability of our services whilst reducing our reliance on central university funding. Sport Brighton will review all it’s services to ensure it actively contributes to the university’s desire to meet its ambitious environmental targets.
R. Financial
S. Demonstrating value and raising profile
T. Business Growth
U. Environment & Sustainability
HOW WILL WE MOVE FORWARD?
The day to day implementation of the divisional plan will be led by the Head of Sport supported by the Sport Brighton senior management team. The management team will liaise with key partners across the University such as Brighton Students’ Union, Student Operations and Support Services, Academic Schools, University Executive Board and external organisations and agencies such as Active Sussex, sport and physical activity strategic groups, local authorities, schools and colleges.
An Annual Action Plan (AAP) will be compiled by the Sport Brighton senior management team in consultation with key partners, focussed on achieving the priorities identified within the Divisional Plan on a step improvement basis. This will be underpinned by staff accountabilities and links to individual Staff Development Reviews.
MOVE FORWARD WITH US
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PARKLIFE | JustPlay
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Published: Wednesday, 16 September 2020 12:59 Written by Michelle
Whether you’re wanting to play your favourite sport without having to commit to attending every week, are looking for opportunities to get back into playing after a while out, or just fancy having some fun and meeting new people, our JustPlay sessions are perfectly suited to you.
We offer a variety of non-competitive social sport sessions every week. All you have to do is: Sign-up online in advance, pay at reception on arrival, show your receipt to the session’s lead.
Click to see our latest timetables:
To book on these sessions use our online booking system using your university login to book on up to 48 hours in advance of sessions. See below for live booking availability. These sessions show the current week's sessions and availability.
Risk Assessments
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Published: Thursday, 23 July 2020 07:28 Written by Michelle
This page gives our users access to our facility risk assessments. These should be used alongside any activity risk assessments that you as activity organisers put in place. If you have any concerns in relation to safety while at our centres then please make a member of staff aware.
If you require help doing your risk assessment then we suggest you look at your sport's National Governing Body website or make contact with them for further advice. Most offer support and templates specific for your activity. If you are using us for the first time feel free to ask a member of staff to highlight key points such as fire assembly points, emergency phone access for outdoor facilities away from our buildings, first aid and what to do in the event of an accident.
Documents
Blank Risk Assessment Template
Risk Assessment Template | Click HERE to download a generic Word document assessment.
You can use this as a starting point for making your risk assessment. Identify the hazards that apply to your activity on page one. On page two you will need to list all the hazards you have identified and state how you are controlling these risks dependant on the severity and likeliness of them happening.
Sport Brighton Facility Risk Assessments | Updated 23 July 2020
Assessments to be used across all facilities
Covid-19 Additional Assessment EASTBOURNE
Covid-19 Additonal Assessment FALMER
Facility Assessments
Gymnasiums (Gaudick and College)
Studios (Eastbourne and Falmer)
Sports Hall
Student Volunteer & Job Opportunities
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Published: Tuesday, 01 May 2018 15:03
Paid Student Opportunities
Casual Recreation Assistant
Our Recreation Assistants assist the full-time staff in making sure all the departments’ services, objectives and goals are fulfilled. This includes a variety of duties such as lifeguarding poolside, front of house services, cleaning, and set up/down equipment. Successful candidates will be the face of the organisation, so we are looking for candidates that display a high level of professionalism along with excellent customer service skills.
Benefits and support
All Sport Brighton staff receive free membership of the facilities which includes use of the peak gym, access to classes, and open swimming sessions.
Successful candidates will be supported by the operations team on an ongoing basis with training provided monthly by the team.
Apply
It is a requirement for casual rec assistants to hold a valid NPLQ qualification to work at Sport Brighton. If you don’t hold an NPLQ qualification we are still open to applications providing you are available to attend the NPLQ course we have running from Monday 16th December – Friday 20th December 2024.
To apply please send a covering letter and your CV of relevant experience to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Deadline for applications: Sunday 17th November 2024
Football referee
Sport Brighton’s refereeing programme gives students the opportunity to pursue their passion for officiating whilst at University. We’re looking for students who are either FA qualified or interested in obtaining their qualification to referee within the Parklife 11-a-side social leagues.
Qualified FA referees will receive £15 per fixture.
Students interested in becoming qualified referees will receive subsidised training costs through Sport Brighton (in return for refereeing 6 in-kind Parklife fixtures), and £15 per fixture once qualified.
For more information or to register yourself on the programme please contact the Sport Participation team by e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Name
- Contact details
- Course
- Year of Study
- Campus
- FA refereeing qualification and experience (if held)
Volunteer Student Opportunities
Join the Panthers Team:
Sport Participation Assistant – Panthers Play Activator
Volunteers are vital to the successful planning, promotion and delivery of the Parklife programme. Sport Brighton are delighted to offer a range of volunteering opportunities that can be tailored to your interests and the skills you want to develop whilst ensuring the needs of Sport Brighton are met.
Responsibilities vary depending on the activity and can be discussed upon application. We’re looking for students to cover one or more of the following:
- Planning and facilitating activities
- Creating marketing material to promote sessions
- Producing social media content
- Completing pre and post session admin tasks
- Contributing to sport-specific and wider Parklife development plans
- Carrying out league administration duties (team sheets, fixture generation, results reports, league tables)
- Ensuring sport-specific COVID guidance is adhered to at all times
- Providing regular updates to participants
Successful applicants will receive an induction meeting and full training, access to the volunteer incentives, and inclusion in wider Sport Brighton Volunteer CPD.
Please complete the survey here or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Other opportunities
Sport Brighton's Panthers programme has designed these available voluntary roles to provide you with various opportunities to tailor and develop your employability skills whilst at University in a fun and rewarding programme. Help to facilitate your favourite Parklife session, act as a 'buddy' in sessions, create your own event or promote and market the programme.
Find out more information and how to apply to the available roles by clicking the relevant link below:
Discuss with us your skills, passion or aspirations and we can help you apply it to your tailored role: Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone 01273 642871.
As part of Sport Brighton's Parklife volunteering programme you are also able to access specific sports National Governing Body's (NGB) voluntary roles. These sport-specific roles benefit from further training, support and rewards in addition to Parklife's comprehensive package outlined within the role details.
Other Opportunities:
@ctive Student: The University's volunteer service for all activity types. Click here for further information.
Active Sussex: The county sports partnership support a variety of volunteer opportunities in the local sporting community. Click here for further information.
