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

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 Duty Manager.  You will have responsibility for supervising casual staff and will be expected to deputise for the Duty 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 may 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.  

This post will start on 29 August 2016, or as soon as possible.   

Job Share will also be considered.

Informal enquiries to Ian Gaunt, Deputy Director of Sport, Tel: 01334 462186 or email ig21@st-andrews.ac.uk.  

The University of St Andrews is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all, which is further demonstrated through its working on the Gender and Race Equality Charters and being awarded the Athena SWAN award for women in science, HR Excellence in Research Award and the LGBT Charter;  http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/diversityawards/. 

Please quote ref: CG1474MR

Closing Date: 29 July 2016

Further Particulars: CG1474MR FPs.doc

Department of Sport and Exercise
Salary:  £18,212 - £20,989 per annum
Start: 29 August 2016 or as soon as possible thereafter