Fitness & Medical Leader

Cardiff and Vale College; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Cardiff seeks a Fitness and Medical Leader to manage day-to-day operations in the Sports department. Responsibilities include equipment maintenance, first aid support across Sports Academies, and ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation. Applicants must have a sports-related degree, a Level 4 sports massage qualification, and First Aid certification. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and benefits including generous annual leave. Applications are accepted in Welsh and English.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave

Health Scheme

Employer's pension contribution

Qualifications

• Eligible candidates must possess at least a sports-related degree.
• Level 4 sports massage qualification is required.
• First Aid at work certification is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and ensure efficient service delivery.
• Maintain and audit gym equipment and resources.
• Ensure safe working practices as per health and safety legislation.
• Be responsible for laundry services for Academy Sports.
• Support the delivery of First Aid provision across the college.
• Maintain stocked first aid boxes as per legislation.

Skills

Sports related degree

Level 4 sports massage qualification

First Aid at work qualification

Welsh language skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sports

Job description

Salary £29,874 – £32,423 per annum

Contractual hours 37

Basis Full Time

Package Generous Annual Leave, Health Scheme and alongside your salary an employers contribution of 16.30% (£4,869 – £5,284) is made as part of the Local Government Pension scheme.

Job category/type Sports

Date posted 16/01/2026

Job reference REQ00000300

An exciting vacancy is available as Fitness and Medical Leader in the Sport, Tourism & Public Services department at Cardiff and the Vale College. This post will be based at our House of Sport Campus in Leckwith and the City Centre Campus.

Responsibilities

• To undertake the day-to-day operational duties required to run an efficient and effective service to all learners and staff, using the resources within the Curriculum gym at CISC.
• To maintain an audit of equipment and to identify the needs for additional resources.
• To ensure at all times that safe working practices are carried out in line with current health and safety legislation.
• To ensure all equipment is in good working order and maintained accordingly. Any maintenance contracts with external companies should be sustained.
• To be responsible for laundry for all Academy Sport.
• To support the Health & Safety Manager in the delivery of First Aid provision across college.
• To liaise with the Colleges Health & Safety Manager to ensure first aid boxes are stocked according to current legislation.
• To provide medical support for all Sports Academies, including clinics and pitch‑side cover.
• To adhere to College policies, particularly those relating to equality and diversity.
• To adhere to Health and Safety and security measures in accordance with statutory and College requirements.
• To be a role model supporting College values and corporate management.
• To actively develop yourself through staff development and training activities and to review your own performance and the performance of those who are responsible to you.
• Welsh language skills are not essential but would be desirable for this role.

To be eligible for this role you will need to hold at least a Sports related degree, Level 4 sports massage qualification and a First Aid at work qualification.

Applications are to be made using the Cardiff and Vale College application form only. The college welcomes applications in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application in English. If we invite you to interview, let us know if you would like us to conduct the interview and assessment process in Welsh.

The closing date for completed applications 23/01/2026 at 11:59pm. Interviews will take place in the week commencing 26/01/2026.

To find out more or apply go to www.cavc.ac.uk or contact the Human Resources Department on 02920250311.

All vacancies are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and employment will not commence without a valid up to date DBS check. This is a contractual agreement that must be in place before your employment starts. The Colleges procedure for the Suitability of Ex‑offenders for Employment is available upon request. These are contractual agreements that must be in place before your employment can commence.

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