Sports Assistant

University of St Andrews; St Andrews; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Scotland seeks a motivated individual to assist in delivering an extensive sporting programme for a diverse community. Responsibilities include ensuring Sports Centre facilities meet high standards, conducting fitness inductions, and maintaining equipment records. Candidates should possess a fitness qualification (level 2 or equivalent) and strong customer service skills. A flexible approach to working hours is essential, particularly during University term time.

Benefits

Annual leave of 30 days plus 5 public holidays

Financial contribution to relocation

Generous pension contributions

Hybrid working environment

Staff discount scheme

Free staff parking

Subsidised sports membership

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young adults and children.
• Willingness to gain a level 2 fitness qualification within 6 months.
• Knowledge of a broad range of sports and their requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all Sports Centre facilities are fit for purpose.
• Supervise casual staff and assist with sports events.
• Maintain equipment and record maintenance issues.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Customer service focus

Education

REPS accredited level 2 fitness qualification or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, qualified and experienced individual to assist in the delivery of a comprehensive sporting programme for students, staff and the local community in order to help maximise the use of sports resources at the University.

Responsibilities

With a focus on excellent customer service, your role will be to ensure all Sports Centre facilities are fit for purpose, setting up equipment as required and ensuring all areas are clean, tidy and ready for use. You will undertake fitness inductions and give basic advice on safe technique and training programmes, ensuring that gym users behave in an appropriate and safe manner in line with Normal Operating Procedures. You will use our leisure management system on a daily basis and ensure that equipment maintenance records are up to date and accurate, reporting any issues to the Facilities & Operations Manager. You will have responsibility for supervising casual staff and will be expected to deputise for the Facilities & Operations Manager when required. You will have responsibility for ensuring that the building is ready for opening and is closed down properly each night in accordance with our Normal Operating Procedures.

You will hold a REPS accredited level 2 fitness qualification (or equivalent) and have knowledge of a broad range of sports and their requirements. You should also have experience of working with young adults and children and assisting with sports events. Please note that we will consider applicants who do not currently hold a level 2 fitness qualification but who would be willing to make a commitment to gaining the qualification within the first 6 months of their employment.

You must possess excellent communication skills, the ability to develop good working relationships with people at all levels, and good organisational and time management skills. It will be necessary for the post holder to work on a rotating shift pattern including weekends, evenings and public holidays as required. A flexible approach to working hours is required, particularly during University term time.

Benefits

Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:

• Annual leave of 30 days, plus 5 public holidays
• Financial contribution to relocation
• Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies
• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
• A range of wellbeing initiatives including membership of Peppy, a health application that connects staff to expert practitioners and personalised support on health matters

Location

This post will/may be primarily based at the Eden Campus at Guardbridge, a state‑of‑the‑art working environment for professional services units.

Contact

Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Dorothy Taylor, email: [e-mail]. Tel: [phone].

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Applications are particularly welcome from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, and other protected characteristics who are under‑represented in professional posts at the University.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience and form a central pillar of the University Strategy. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ Disabled and Neurodiverse staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities or Neurodiversity Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/.

Immigration

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on [e-mail].