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Sports & Fitness Assistant - Grade 3
Professional Services
Directorate of Infrastructure
- Salary: £25,434 to £25,594 per annum pro rata
- Up to: 32 hours per week - Term-time only
- Post Type: Part Time
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Closing Date: Friday 21 August 2026
- Interview Date: To be confirmed
- Reference: HR0201632
This job is only available to University of Bradford staff. It may be released externally should we not appoint internally.
Directorate
Unique Fitness is the ultimate destination for unparalleled wellness and active living, right on the vibrant campus of the University of Bradford. We take pride in being more than just a leisure facility; we're a thriving community committed to promoting health, wellness, and a positive lifestyle.
At Unique Fitness, our state-of-the-art facility offers a diverse range of fitness amenities and cutting-edge equipment. Our vision is to inspire our community to achieve.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our vibrant team at Unique Fitness.
We are committed to investing in our people. We will fund the essential National Pool Lifeguard and Gym Instructor qualifications for the appointed candidate.
Safeguarding
The University of Bradford is committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and Adults at Risk through robust safer recruitment practices. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.
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What You Will Be Doing
The key responsibilities of a Sports and Fitness Assistant include, but are not limited to:
- Responsible for the Sports Park site and facilities including 11-a-side 3G pitch, outdoor tennis courts and strength & conditioning suite.
- Assist with lifeguarding swimming sessions
- Carrying out gym inductions, programmes and offering help and advice if required
- Welcome and develop connections with all guests, providing support, assistance and specialist knowledge where required
Qualifications/Experience
- National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (to be achieved within 2 months of probation organisation to fund training)
- Gym Instructor qualification (to be achieved within 2 months of probation organisation to fund training)
- Enthusiastic and committed
- Good customer service and communication skills
Note – the candidate must be a competent swimmer and be willing to obtain the essential qualifications within the specified timeframe. These qualifications will be funded by Unique Fitness.
Competent Swimmer Criteria Include
- Jump/dive into deep water
- Swim 50 metres in less than 60 seconds
- Swim 100 metres continuously on front and back in deep water
- Tread water for 30 seconds
- Surface dive to the floor of the pool
- Climb out unaided without ladder/steps and where the pool design permits.
In Return, We Offer
- Free gym and pool facilities
- 25 days holiday PLUS an additional 13 statutory and customary days
- Family-friendly policies
- We have a university nursery which is discounted for University of Bradford employees.
- Generous employer contribution pension schemes - wypf.org.uk
- A salary sacrifice scheme to assist you in purchasing items like childcare vouchers or a bicycle for commuting
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Full details of the benefits on offer can be viewed here https://www.bradford.ac.uk/human-resources/employee-reward-and-benefits/.
If you would like any additional information please contact Diana Day, d.day@bradford.ac.uk
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