Overview

Sports Assistant Jobs in Bangor, UK at Bangor University

Location: Bangor

Based across 3 sites, Bangor University has a range of indoor and outdoor sports provision and is expanding the sporting offer to students. The University’s unique geographical position enables students to experience some of the best mountain and water based sporting facilities in the UK alongside traditional team and individual sports within the BUCS sport framework. The facilities also serve the local community and University staff.

Purpose

of the Job

  • To provide supervision of University Sports Facilities.
  • To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all users of University facilities.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • Supervising and assisting in the set-up and take down of sports activities and equipment at a range of University venues – including Normal Site, Canolfan Brailsford, Treborth and others as directed.
  • To make regular checks of the premises and users, reporting on defects and breakages of the building and equipment to the Management.
  • Ensure all users follow the regulations associated with the sports facilities, and all safety procedures are adhered to.
  • Focusing on delivering excellent customer care and a quality service to the customers, you must have a responsible attitude, excellent communication and decision making skills.
  • To contribute to the Sports departments programme of coaching and instruction of activities.
  • Liaising regularly with Canolfan Brailsford Reception and other University Sport staff.
  • You will need to be self-motivated and be able to demonstrate your commitment to high standards of service delivery.
  • Maintain and prepare facilities and equipment for activities to take place to the highest standards.
  • Give advice and assistance to users if requested.
  • Deal with accidents and emergencies.
  • Open and close the sports facilities, with special responsibility for securing the building.
  • Such other duties as are appropriate, and may from time to time be requested by the Manager or their nominated staff (Other Duties and Responsibilities).

Other Duties and Responsibilities

  • The post holder will be expected to participate in performance review and developmental activities.
  • The post holder will be expected to comply with the University equal opportunities policies, Dignity at Work and Study Policy and the University’s Welsh Language Policy and the Welsh Language Standards.
  • The post holder has a general and legal duty of care in relation to health, safety and wellbeing and must take all reasonable steps to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for themselves and for other members of staff, students and visitors affected by their actions or inactions. The post holder is also required to comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and risk assessments.
  • The post holder must comply with relevant legal and financial policies and procedures and be aware of their responsibilities in terms of the legal requirements of their post.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Training

  • Educated to GCSE level or NVQ level 1 (or equivalent), preferably including English and Maths.
  • Sports and Leisure related qualifications (BTEC, C&G or similar).
  • Coaching or Fitness Instruction qualifications.
  • European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL).
  • Knowledge of Health & Safety.
  • 4 day First Aid at work certificate.

Experience / Knowledge

  • Previous experience of working in a sports and/or leisure environment in a public facing role.
  • Experience as a participant, coach or similar in a range of sports and activities.
  • Experience of working in an Further or Higher Education sport environment.
  • Experience of working on a shift pattern.

Skills / Abilities

  • Evidence of good customer care skills with the ability to empathise and work with customers of all age groups and ability.
  • Effective communication, interpersonal and interactive skills, including ability to develop effective relationships with users of the facilities and provide advice and guidance as necessary.
  • Able to work both within a team and also to work efficiently on own initiative.
  • Ability to inspire, motivate and encourage people through fitness.
  • Ability to manage the day to day supervision and preparation of sports facilities.
  • A driving licence in order to use…

Title: Sports Assistant

Company: Bangor University

Location: Bangor, UK

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