Sport and Fitness Assistant

University of Bradford

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Faculty/Directorate

At Unique Fitness we take pride in being more than just a leisure facility; we're a thriving community committed to promoting health, wellness, and a positive lifestyle. As a part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact, inspiring others to lead healthier, happier lives. 

What you will be doing:

• Deliver and maintain a high level of customer care and an exceptional quality of service across all facility service areas.
• Provide a welcoming and safe environment for all customers.
• Deliver services and support for all sports, fitness, and health & wellbeing programmes.

Qualifications/ experience:

• Experience working in customer service is preferred however not essential, training will be provided.
• National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) or requirement to achieve within first two months of probation; Organisation to fund this CPD.
• Level 2 Fitness Instructor or equivalent or requirement to achieve within first three months of probation; Organisation to fund this CPD.
• Level 2 Group Training or requirement to achieve within first six months of probation; Organisation to fund this CPD.
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent experience).

Do not meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with everything in the job advert, we encourage you to arrange an informal conversation with the hiring manager. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

In Return we Offer:

• 25 days holiday (Grade 8) 30 days (Grade 9) and 13 statutory and customary days (taken at Easter and Christmas).
• Family-friendly policies
• Great campus facilities including:
• Unique Fitness centre
• Eye clinic
• Physiotherapy & sports rehabilitation,
• Counselling & mental health services
• On site nursery
• Food & drink outlets
• Generous employer contribution pension schemes - Universities Superannuation Scheme
• Generous benefit schemes, including car leasing, cycle to work, holiday purchase, home & technology scheme and shopping discounts

Find more information about the many other benefits, including salary sacrifice schemes and campus nursery.

Additional Information:

If you would like to find out more or are interested in applying, please message, email or call Diana Holmes d.holmes6@bradford.ac.uk we would love to hear from you.

Further details:

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