Sport Assistant/Fitness Instructor

Centre for International Development and Training (CIDT); Walsall; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports organization in Walsall seeks enthusiastic individuals to support operations across sports facilities. Join a dynamic team in delivering fitness instruction and supporting events. You will benefit from a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and opportunities for professional development. Flexibility is key for this role, which includes work during various hours. This is a full-time position designed for those passionate about sports and wellbeing.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance of 30 days

Pension scheme

Support with additional qualifications

Qualifications

• Ability to work on a rota including mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Demonstrated passion for sport, physical activity, and wellbeing.
• Willingness to undertake training across multiple areas.

Responsibilities

• Deliver fitness instruction and lead group exercise classes.
• Support the delivery of national and international events.
• Assist with other sports centre duties.

Skills

Passion for sport and physical activity

Ability to work flexible hours

Motivation to help others

Job description

Overview

Do you have a passion for sport and physical activity and want to work in a role that allows you to gain experience across sports facility operations, fitness, personal training, class instruction and sports development?

Here at WLV Sport we are passionate about people and our 5-year plan is to get ‘More People, More Active’. We are looking for committed, enthusiastic and driven individuals to join the team to help us achieve our bold ambitions.

While in the role you can expect support, guidance, and development opportunities across the whole department in areas where you would like to develop your career. You will be working in world class sports facilities that boast significant events and partnerships for you to experience and be part of.

If the above sounds like something you would be interested in, we currently have full time permanent vacancies across our two sites based in Walsall and Wolverhampton.

Please note that the salary advertised is based on a standard salary of £24,309- £24,344 per annum plus enhancements for evening (after 8pm) and weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

• A team player who is passionate about sport, physical activity, and wellbeing.
• Support people on their journey to become better versions of themselves through being active.
• Deliver fitness instruction, lead group exercise classes, and assist with other sports centre duties.
• Support the delivery of national and international events.
• Participate in training across all areas; willingness to develop is a key factor.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Ability to work on a rota basis including mornings, evenings and weekends (core hours 6am to 10:30pm) with flexibility.
• Demonstrated passion for sport, physical activity, and wellbeing.
• Intrinsic motivation to help others improve through activity.
• Willingness to undertake training across multiple areas.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Generous holiday allowance of 30 days plus public holidays.
• Pension scheme.
• Support with additional qualifications.

How to apply

For a conversation and/or a visit to the centre, please contact our Duty Manager, Richard Wood at @wlv.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Diversity and Inclusion

The University of Opportunity for Students and Staff: we particularly welcome applications from candidates of Black, Asian, or Ethnic Minority heritage, and candidates who are Disabled (including people who may not define themselves as disabled, but nevertheless encounter challenges).

Please note: Applications are scored against the criteria set out in the job description and person specifications attached to this advert. Applications are not assessed against the job advert, so please ensure your applications are crafted against the Job Description and Person Specification contained within it.