SA737 - Project Activator (Part Time)
| Posting date: | 19 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.71 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 02 June 2026 |
| Location: | Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Sport Aberdeen |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | SA737 |
Summary
Role: Are you passionate about using sport and physical activity to create opportunities, inspire people and change lives? Do you have the skills to build positive relationships with young people, the school community and wider partners? If so, we want to hear from you!
As a Project Activator, you will play a key role in taking a trauma-informed and child-centred approach to work with young people, either through 1-2-1 work, small group provision or supporting PE classes. This will be a varied and evolving remit, guided by the school, however the importance of positive relationships and using sport and physical activity for positive change will remain at the core.
Key Responsibilities:
• Take a child-centred approach to activity provision
• Support children’s rights and advocate for children
• Work collaboratively with school staff, Sport Aberdeen colleagues, local partners, and young people to evolve provision
If you think you are what we are looking for and are up for the challenge of getting children active, then we want to hear from you!
About You:
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual who has:
✔ A positive attitude, resilience and ability to adapt
✔ A passion for making a difference in young people's lives
✔ An ambitious, friendly, and outgoing personality
✔ The ability to develop and maintain excellent relationships with children, families, school staff, social services, and community partners
Please note that a car is required for this role as this post is citywide.
Job Code:
SA737
Post:
Project Activator (Part Time)
Location:
All posts are located within Secondary Schools within Aberdeen City. School and community based working will be expected.
Position available:
1 x Part Time 20 hours per week
Duration:
Fixed term(term time) contract end date 2nd July 2027
Salary:
£12.71 per hour
For further information on this post please contact the recruiting manager: activeschools@sportaberdeen.co.uk.
Closing date for Applications:
The closing date for applications is Monday 8th June 2026 at 12pm noon
The interviews for this post will take place between 15th & 26th June 2026.
Please see Sport Aberdeen website for more information.
As a Project Activator, you will play a key role in taking a trauma-informed and child-centred approach to work with young people, either through 1-2-1 work, small group provision or supporting PE classes. This will be a varied and evolving remit, guided by the school, however the importance of positive relationships and using sport and physical activity for positive change will remain at the core.
Key Responsibilities:
• Take a child-centred approach to activity provision
• Support children’s rights and advocate for children
• Work collaboratively with school staff, Sport Aberdeen colleagues, local partners, and young people to evolve provision
If you think you are what we are looking for and are up for the challenge of getting children active, then we want to hear from you!
About You:
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual who has:
✔ A positive attitude, resilience and ability to adapt
✔ A passion for making a difference in young people's lives
✔ An ambitious, friendly, and outgoing personality
✔ The ability to develop and maintain excellent relationships with children, families, school staff, social services, and community partners
Please note that a car is required for this role as this post is citywide.
Job Code:
SA737
Post:
Project Activator (Part Time)
Location:
All posts are located within Secondary Schools within Aberdeen City. School and community based working will be expected.
Position available:
1 x Part Time 20 hours per week
Duration:
Fixed term(term time) contract end date 2nd July 2027
Salary:
£12.71 per hour
For further information on this post please contact the recruiting manager: activeschools@sportaberdeen.co.uk.
Closing date for Applications:
The closing date for applications is Monday 8th June 2026 at 12pm noon
The interviews for this post will take place between 15th & 26th June 2026.
Please see Sport Aberdeen website for more information.
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