Sport, Fitness & Wellness Supervisor (CitySpace)

Student Journey - Institute of Sport

Please note: this vacancy is only available to current employees of the University

This is a development opportunity for an existing member of staff within CitySpace to become a Sport, Fitness & Wellness Supervisor.

CitySpace is the University of Sunderland's £12m sport and social facility, which features a 70 station fitness suite, dedicated 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 are looking for a highly motivated, sports professional to supervise the CitySpace Fitness Suite and take an active part in providing instruction to users to help them to achieve their aims and objectives, and to ensure safe practices within the Fitness environment. You will assist the Duty Officer’s in the day to day running of the Centre and ensure that the centre’s procedures are followed correctly and safely. 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 Fitness Instructor Qualification e.g. YMCA gym instructors award level 3 (or REPS equivalent), Exercise on Referral qualifications, experience of working in a sports related and fitness environment within Higher Education. You must have excellent customer care practices together with excellent supervisory and organisational skills. Sound knowledge of Sport training principles a flexible approach to work and a commitment to raising the profile of the facility are all essential for this role.