Sports & Recreation Officer

3 weeks ago

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Newcastle University Full time

The Role

To work as part of a team responsible for the safe and effective functioning of the indoor and outdoor sports facilities and its operations in line with the facilities normal operating procedures and emergency action plans.

To control, monitor, clean, maintain and supervise the use of all activity areas, equipment and associated services for the benefit and safety of all users.

Key Accountabilities

Control, monitor and supervise the users, equipment, and facilities Deliver a high-quality interactive service within the gym to support our customers, performing gym inductions and tours Deliver a friendly and efficient Reception Service in the facilities Deal with accidents and emergencies professionally and calmly Clean and maintain the facilities and the immediate external environment of the building Carry out and document regular building, activity area and equipment checks to ensure that everything is ‘fit for purpose’ Set up activity areas and equipment for a wide range of sports and special events in line with manufacturer and national guidelines Maintain all equipment storage areas in a clean, neat and tidy condition Support with general duties to ensure the effective functioning of the indoor and outdoor sports facilities including delivery and collection of post, moving of equipment, and receiving the delivery of goods Participate in training courses designed to improve personal skill levels and knowledge To open up and close down the indoor and outdoor sports facilities as required following the normal operating procedures To have a flexible approach to operational tasks and to carry out other duties in line with the level of the post as directed by the Sports Facilities Supervisor, Senior Sports Supervisor and / or Sports Facilities Manager

The Person

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Strong demonstrable customer skills Previous work experience in a sport and leisure environment Sound knowledge of sports training principles Interest and participation in sport and recreation Basic MS Office skills or IT skills

Attributes and Behaviour

Flexible approach to work Good interpersonal skills Be able to work alone as well as part of a team Organised approach to work Good communicator Ability to problem solve

Qualifications

Sport and recreation qualification to the equivalent of level 2 or relevant Fitness Instructor Qualification

Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.

We are committed to being a fully inclusive university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all of our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams, we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of our university and student population.

At Newcastle University we hold a silver award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. We also hold a Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC. We are a employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role as part of the offer and interview scheme.

In addition, we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe. 

Requisition ID: 26999


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