Sports Assistant

We are seeking a part time (20 hours week) suitably qualified, dynamic and highly motivated individual to work and assist with the safe running of sporting activities at a number of different locations across Bangor University.

Responsibilities will include daily checks of facility and equipment, set up and take down of equipment, dealing with inquiries, dealing with minor accidents and ensuring the safe running of the sports facilities.

Candidates should be educated to GCSE or NVQ 1 level (or equivalent) and have previous experience of working in a sports and / or leisure environment in a public facing role. Experience of working in an Further or Higher Education sport environment would be an advantage as would an understanding of the rules and equipment of a range of team sports.

The ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh is desirable for this post.

This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.

Applications will only be accepted via our on-line recruitment website, jobs.bangor.ac.uk. However, in cases of access issues due to disability, paper application forms are available by telephoning 01248 382646.

Closing date for applications: 24/08/2025

Committed To Equal Opportunities

Overview

Based across 3 sites, Bangor University has a range of indoor and outdoor sports provision and is in the process of expanding the sporting offer to students. The University’s' unique geographical position enables students to experience some of the best mountain and water based sporting facilities in the UK alongside the more traditional team and individual sports within the British Universities and Colleges(BUCS) sport framework. The facilities also serve the local community and University staff.

Purpose of the Job

To provide supervision of University Sports Facilities.
To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all users of University facilities.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Supervising and assisting in the set-up and take down of sports activities and equipment at a range of University venues – including Normal Site, Canolfan Brailsford, Treborth and others as directed.
To make regular checks of the premises and users, reporting on defects and breakages of the building and equipment to the Management.
Ensure all users follow the regulations associated with the sports facilities, and all safety procedures are adhered to.
Focusing on delivering excellent customer care and a quality service to the customers, you must have a responsible attitude, excellent communication and decision making skills.
To contribute to the Sports departments programme of coaching and instruction of activities.
Liaising regularly with Canolfan Brailsford Reception and other University Sport staff.
Maintain and prepare facilities and equipment for activities to take place to the highest standard.
Give advice and assistance to users if requested.
Deal with accidents and emergencies.
Open and close the sports facilities, with special responsibility for securing the building.
Such other duties as are appropriate, and may from time to time, be requested by the Manager or their nominated staff.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

The post holder will be expected to participate in performance review and developmental activities.
The post holder will be expected to comply with the University equal opportunities policies, Dignity at Work and Study Policy and the University’s Welsh Language Scheme.
The post holder has a general and legal duty of care in relation to health, safety and wellbeing and must take all reasonable steps to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for them selves and for other members of staff, students and visitors affected by his/her actions or inactions. The post holder is also required to comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and risk assessments.
The post holder must comply with relevant legal and financial policies and procedures and be aware of their responsibilities in terms of the legal requirements of their posts.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Training

Essential

Educated to GCSE level or NVQ level 1 (or equivalent), preferably including English and Maths.

Desirable

Sports and Leisure related qualifications (BTEC, C&G or similar).
Coaching or Fitness Instruction qualifications.
European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL).
Knowledge of Health & Safety.
A basic first aid qualification.
4 day First Aid at work certificate.

Experience / Knowledge

Essential

Previous experience of working in a sports and / or leisure environment in a public facing role.
Experience as a participant, coach or similar in a range of sports and activities.

Desirable

Experience of working in an Further or Higher Education sport environment.
Experience of working on a shift pattern.

Skills / Abilities

Essential

Evidence of good customer care skills with the ability to empathise and work with customers of all age groups and ability.
Effective communication, interpersonal and interactive skills, including ability to develop effective relationships with users of the facilities and provide advice and guidance as necessary.
Able to work both within a team and also to work efficiently on own initiative.
Ability to inspire, motivate and encourage people through fitness.

Desirable

Ability to manage the day to day supervision and preparation of sports facilities.
A driving licence in order to use University vehicles to travel between sites.

Other

Essential

Well organised, self-motivated, committed to continuous professionalism.
Able to demonstrate drive and enthusiasm for sport and physical activity.
Be willing, helpful and polite.
The flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required by the shift pattern.
You will need to be self-motivated and be able to demonstrate your commitment to high standards of service delivery.

Desirable

Willingness to learn new skills.
Experience of working in a bilingual (Welsh and English) and multi-cultural environment.
The ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh is desirable for this post.

General

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We strive to develop a workforce from all sections of the community regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. We promote and facilitate the use of the Welsh language through our progressive Welsh Language Policy. We comply with the Welsh Language Standards and are committed to equality of opportunity. You are welcome to apply for any job in English or Welsh and all applications submitted will be treated equally.

We are a member of Advance HE's Athena SWAN Gender Equality charter and hold a Silver award in recognition of our commitment to and progress towards gender equality within the University's policies, practices, and culture. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

All members of staff have a duty to ensure their actions are in line with the overall environmental aims of the University and minimise their environmental impact.

All offers are made subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of satisfactory references.

We have a legal responsibility to ensure that you have the right to work in the UK before you can start working for us. When you apply for this post you will be required to explain the basis upon which you believe you will able to live and work in the UK legally on the commencement date of the role should your application be successful. If you do not have the right to work freely in any position in the UK already, any offer of employment we will make to you will be subject to you obtaining a right to work visa. The following link provides information on the various visa routes into employment and the eligibility requirements (including switching visa status where permissible) https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas. If you are successful in your application we will discuss visa options with you at the time of making the offer of employment.

Please note that, in the event of applications being received from candidates on the University's Redeployment Register with a reasonable skills match to the post specification, these applicants will be given prior consideration.

Disclosure & Barring Service

This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.
As Bangor University meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, all applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions. DBS checks will be updated every 3 years.

Candidates should note that the University uses an external Umbrella body to process DBS checks. As such you should be aware that, if successful in your application, your name and e-mail contact details will be shared with the Umbrella body in order that they may contact you to start the application process.