Sport and Active Health Facilities Assistant

Permanent
This position is available as either a full-time role (37 hours per week) or two part time positions (18.5 hours per week).
An incredible opportunity at Canterbury Christ Church University’s Sport and Active Health department for a Sports Facilities Assistant/s:

We are looking for outgoing candidates with a passion for sports, fitness and wellbeing. Our vibrant and friendly team promotes creativity, and we want our staff to thrive as we provide a huge range of Active Health opportunities to our students and staff.

At Christ Church we care about sport, health, and fitness. We have invested in multi-million-pound facilities, including our University Sport Centre with a double sports hall, state of the art spin studio, gym and fitness facilities. Our gym is packed with modern fitness equipment, and we offer a wide range of fitness classes, personal training and an exercise referral service. We also deliver amazing programmes and interventions for physical activity and wellbeing, including an innovative mobile app that tracks steps and rewards with prizes!

We run academic sessions, sports team training sessions and fixtures at polo farm sports centre and the University’s sports centre as well as at Stodmarsh playing fields. All of which require our staff to cover and assist.

The successful candidate will work regular early morning, evening and at weekends. The facilities currently open between 6.30am and 10pm Monday – Friday and 8.30am and 6pm at weekends with some special events upto 10pm at the weekend.

At Canterbury Christ Church University, we offer a huge range of discounts and perks to staff who join our team. Including:

The Sports Facilities Assistant/s will be primarily based at the University Sports Centre with some shifts at the Polo Farm Sports Centre and at the University Playing Fields at Stodmarsh. The post holder will be working under the direction of the Sport Operations Manager. You will contribute to the setting up of equipment and the cleaning of the buildings. Christ Church Sport and Active Health is responsible for the delivery of Sport and physical activity opportunities at Canterbury Christ Church University.

The successful candidate will prepare the sports performance areas and associated other areas for the activities during the day. Previous experience is preferred but not essential.

This post comes with excellent benefits and an opportunity to work in an enthusiastic, vibrant and friendly department within walking distance of the Canterbury City Centre.

Canterbury Christ Church University is committed to equality of opportunity, supporting and encouraging underrepresented groups as well as valuing diversity. We promote wider inclusion through our policies such as the Race Equality Charter, StoneWall for LGBT+ groups and the Disability Covenant, guaranteeing an interview to all disabled candidates which meet the essential criteria for our roles.

We aim to create an inclusive working culture in which all employees feel valued. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and minority Ethnic candidates, which are currently underrepresented throughout Canterbury Christ Church. We are committed to improving employment opportunities for ethnic minorities. We also welcome applications from LGB, Trans and Non-binary candidates. All applications decisions and progression opportunities through the University will be determined by personal merit only. #Equalityatccu.

We would love to see people with a passion for sport, health and fitness, with good organisational skills and who are naturals at engaging people. Above all, you must be motivated by wanting to make a difference to people’s health and wellbeing, with knowledge of what it takes to deliver positive experiences.

Start date for applications: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Closing date for applications: Friday 5th April 2024
Interviews are to be held: Interviews w/c Monday 15th April 2024

This position is available as either a full-time role (37 hours per week) or two part time positions (18.5 hours per week).
Please clearly outline in your Covering Letter/ Supporting Statement which role you would prefer.
If you require further information regarding the post please feel free to contact David Wood, Sport Operations Manager, on 01227 863500 (strictly no agencies, thank you) or via email: david.wood1@canterbury.ac.uk quoting reference number – REQ04849

If you require further information regarding the application process please contact the Recruitment Team at hr.recruitment@canterbury.ac.uk quoting – REQ04849

Please note applications must be made online via the University website; details sent directly via email cannot be considered.

Please ensure you include contact details of two employment referees in your application, one of which must be your current/ most recent line manager.

Prior consideration will be given to applicants in the University’s redeployment pool. No agencies, thank you.