The University of Sunderland is innovative and forward thinking, with excellent standards of teaching and a portfolio of high-impact research. With an operating turnover in excess of 132 million, and a community of more than 20,000 students across two campuses in Sunderland and a centre in London, the University is a major economic driver in the city and the North East region. Our ambition is to be recognised as a high-quality, modern university that is an exemplar in the creation of knowledge, skills and learning relevant to the 21st Century.
CitySpace is the University of Sunderland's £12m sport and social facility, which features a 70 station fitness suite, strength and conditioning room, indoor climbing wall, sports hall, and multi purpose studios to accommodate a host of events and activities including our group exercise programme. We hare looking for a highly motivated, sports professional to work as part of the team responsible for providing a safe, clean and pleasant environment for CitySpace users, delivering high standards of service provision. The successful candidate will maintain a proactive and effective support role across the breath of sport and recreation services.
To be considered for this role you must have a relevant Fitness Instructor Qualification (minimum of YMCA gym instructor’s award level 2 or REPs equivalent). You must be able to carry out fitness inductions and prepare personal programmes for a range of clients with varying degrees of experience and ability. Applicants require experience of working in a sports related environment including knowledge of setting up and dismantling sports equipment and experience of cleaning methods. You must have excellent customer care practices and excellent organisational skills, with the ability to be able to communicate confidently and clearly to the public and colleagues.
If you have any queries regarding the role please email kevin.ludlow@sunderland.ac.uk
Please note that interviews are scheduled to take place on 2nd March 2017
Closing Date: 19 Feb 2017
Category: Support