Senior Climbing Instructor

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the right candidate to join our growing climbing team:

This is a full time post (37 hrs per week)  Sports Coach Level 2 (Senior Climbing Instructor)

You will work a varying pattern of shifts, which will require evening and weekend work.

If you are interested in a career in sport and leisure, Oxford Brookes Sport also has fantastic training programmes that can lead to management positions, with a real focus on individual development and mentorship.

The candidate:

• Should have extensive experience working in an indoor climbing centre
• Hold Climbing Instructor Award or Rock Climbing Instructor Award
• Hold Climbing Wall Development Instructor Award and Foundation Coach Award or equivalent
• Have a wide knowledge and understanding of the NICAS syllabus
• Must be passionate about great customer service
• Must be willing to work a flexible shift pattern including evenings and weekends
• Should understand relevant health and safety legislation
• Should have excellent verbal communication skills
• Should have confidence and an approachable nature.

As one of the largest employers in Oxford we pride ourselves in the great experience we offer our staff. You’ll be joining a friendly, professional environment where every member of staff is recognised as important to the success of Oxford Brookes University.

What you will get:

• Excellent Personal development arrangements
• Opportunity of mentorship with Senior Sports Staff
• Access to Sports facilities
• An opportunity to be challenged and learn.

If you would like an informal discussion, please contact Richard Cole to arrange a call or meeting. Point of contact: Richard Cole, Climbing Centre Manager rmlcole@brookes.ac.uk

The successful applicant will be subject to a background disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) before any appointment can be confirmed. A copy of the DBS Codes of Practice concerning background checks is available for all applicants, upon request.

This role will not attract sufficient points to obtain a sponsored Skilled Worker visa under the points-based immigration system.

Benefits: 

As an Oxford Brookes employee, you will enjoy a total of a minimum of 25 days holiday, rising with your service, plus 8 Bank Holidays and additional University concessionary Days (approx. 5 per year).

We have an extremely competitive Local Government pension scheme  with a 19.2% Employer contribution rate, as well as providing all staff with financial education, a comprehensive employee assistance helpline.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

At Oxford Brookes, inclusivity is one of our five guiding principles: we take positive steps to create an environment in which we celebrate, value and provide equal opportunity to all. We are committed to recruiting from the widest possible pool and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who embrace our values, regardless of their background.

As a Disability Confident Employer we guarantee to interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential selection criteria.

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