Sports Assistant (0.3FTE)

Salary Range

£22,681 - £24,533 pro rata per annum

School/Department

Sports and Physical Activity

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn’t exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today.

The Sport and Physical Activity department based within the LJMU Sport Building are looking to appoint an individual into the role of Sports Assistant working every Saturday, 08:00 - 17:00.

The LJMU Sport and Physical Activity Department manages the university sports facilities and promotes the goals and aspirations of the physical activity and Sports Strategic Plan. The department is based within the LJMU Sport Building which includes an eight court sports hall, two multifunctional studio rooms and a two floor gym comprising of over 120 training stations complete with the latest Technogym  Excite range of equipment.

Reporting to the Sport Supervisor, you will be involved in the day-to-day running of the Sport Building and providing the safe and efficient operation to all users. You should have experience within a sport, exercise and fitness environment, good communication skills and a strong commitment to customer care.

The work will include setting up activity areas, working at Reception and providing basic maintenance and cleaning duties. Enthusiasm and motivational skills are a must, and the ability to relate well to students, colleagues, clubs, and community users are essential. You will work as part of the team being responsible for the operations of the Sports Facilities.

In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction, and development support as well as family-friendly policies.

This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do.

If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you.

LJMU values diversity and provides a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can fulfil their potential.

Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.