Sports Assistant

About The University

Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.

Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.

About The Role

Swansea University aspires to create a sector leading multi-sport environment through its Swansea Bay Sports Park and Bay Campus facilities, delivering to high performance and elite athletes, staff and students of the University, and the local and national community. Reporting to the Duty Management & Senior Sports Assistant teams, the successful applicants will be responsible for delivering day to day operations at the Sports Centre & Pavilion facilities at SBSP, and the Gym, Sports Hall & MUGAs at Bay Campus, ensuring that the highest standards of customer care, health and safety, facility presentation and service delivery are achieved. Please visit www.swanseabaysportspark.wales for more about the facilities.

This Sports Assistant role is an excellent opportunity for those looking for a career in a sport centre or gym environment, whether new to the industry or to those with previous experience. The duties are carried out between our two facilities at Sketty Lane and Bay Campus. The role offers the chance to work with members from both participation to performance levels, from both community and student backgrounds. Please refer to the job description for further detail.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.

Welsh Language Skills

The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.

The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.

Additional Information

Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.

A satisfactory DBS certificate must be provided before a start date can be confirmed.

Essential Criteria:

1. Values aligned with those set out by the University.
2. Sound basic education to school leaving age.
3. Minimum Level 2 Gym Instructor Qualification.

Knowledge and Skills:

1. Health and Safety practices relating to a sports environment.
2. Good Communication Skills – Written / Oral.
3. Ability to work as part of small team as well as individually.
4. Computer literate.
5. Ability to work under pressure.

Desirable Criteria:

1. Ability to communicate in Welsh.
2. Previous experience in a sports facility.
3. Point of Sale and cash handling experience.
4. Setting up and taking down of sports equipment.
5. Sports related HND or similar.
6. First Aid Qualification.
7. A general interest in sport development.
8. Class Fitness Instructor Qualifications.

 

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