We are looking for a Recreation Assistant to join our Sports team at the University’s Polhill campus in Bedford. Your duties will include supporting the day to day operation of the University’s Sports Facilities, carrying out gym inductions, setting up and putting down equipment and providing a high level of customer service to student, staff and external users. The post holder will act as part of the sports team to ensure the running of facilities but also work on their own and oversee student casual staff on occasion.
You will:
- Have previous work experience in a sports centre or similar environment.
- Have a good standard of general education and sport related qualifications would be advantageous.
- Have the ability to work using your own initiative.
- As the customer facing sports staff a clear understanding of customer service and a friendly approachable attitude to work is essential.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Daniel Larkin via email on [email protected]
Interviews will be held on the Bedford Campus
For a full job description and person specification
The post will be based at Bedford (with travel to other campuses as required)
The University is committed to equality of opportunity and values the diversity of all its workforce and student population.
At the University of Bedfordshire, inclusivity is a key University value, and we are committed to creating an environment in which we celebrate and value the diversity of our staff and student community and provide fair opportunity and outcomes for all.
We recognise that diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent and benefit from opportunities that the diversity of talent and thought creates.
We, therefore, particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in the University of Bedfordshire’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority backgrounds (particularly in roles in grades 7 and above), disabled people; LGBTQ+ people; and women in some senior grades.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
We offer a range of employee benefits including a generous pension and annual leave entitlement, free fitness classes and gym membership, flexible working arrangements, personal and professional development and family-friendly policies.
To Apply
Please visit our website www.beds.ac.uk/jobs.
For any enquires contact People & Culture email P&[email protected]
Please note a Curriculum Vitae will only be accepted if accompanied by a fully completed University application form.
