Sport Operations Assistant

Permanent

The University of the West of Scotland (UWS) has an exciting opportunity for a part time role in the post of Sport Operations Assistant. Working as part of the UWS Sport team, this role will undertake work associated with the delivery of UWS Sport services. Based at the UWS Paisley Campus, you will be responsible for assisting with the operational delivery of Sports facilities and service activities that includes, fitness classes/sessions and the delivery of wellbeing activities around campus. You will also be responsible for a range of administration duties, cleaning and maintenance tasks.

The successful candidate should have the following:

• You will have a sport related qualification at minimum HNC level and experience within the fitness sector. Ideally you will also possess a level 2 Gym Instructor qualification that meets the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) level 2 requirements.
• You will be customer focused and be able to demonstrate your knowledge and experience through your commitment to sport
• You will be able to demonstrate an understanding of sports leisure and recreation and have basic health and fitness awareness
• Relevant customer service or reception experience

You will enjoy working as part of a team, have excellent communication skills, and the ability to prioritise and manage a busy workload. With drive, enthusiasm and tenacity you will be accustomed to operating within a busy environment.

ABOUT US

UWS was named Higher Educational Institution of the Year in The Herald Higher Education Awards 2022 and is officially ranked by Times Higher Education in the top 600 universities worldwide (2022 World University Rankings) as well as in the top 150 universities worldwide under 50 years old (2022 Young University Rankings). University of the West of Scotland is one of Scotland’s largest and most dynamic modern universities. Our reach across the country, together with our London campus, means that UWS is a significant force in global knowledge creation, innovation, and a leading provider of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degree education. Our degrees provide students with a transformational experience; equipping them with highly sought-after graduate skills that set them up for global success in world-leading sectors, industries and businesses.

With cutting-edge courses, modern pedagogy and practical knowledge, we enable our students and staff to experience the joy of learning, teaching, research and innovation, and apply their knowledge for the benefit of others.

Our professional services teams are the backbone of UWS, providing robust and innovative solutions to support the vast range of work across learning and teaching, and research and innovation. You will join a supportive and dedicated team, playing a key role in a range of work that will help drive forward our ambition to deliver world-leading research, and graduates who will design, shape, and build a new future. Find out more about our Professional Services teams.

We offer our staff a caring and supportive environment across five campuses, and a competitive benefits package which includes:

• 24 days of annual leave, plus a further 12 days for public/university holidays
• 19.3% employer’s pension contribution, including death in service benefits on joining the pension scheme
• A flexible approach to working pattern and work-life balance
• Employee discount scheme across 3,500 retailers
• Fitness facilities across our campuses
• Access to a range of health and wellbeing resources, including occupational health, physiotherapy, and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional, career and research development opportunities.

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