Sports & Fitness Assistant - Grade 3

Sports & Fitness Assistant - Grade 3

Professional Services

Directorate of Infrastructure

£25,434 to £25,594 per annum pro rata

Up to 32 hours per week - Term-time only

Part Time

Permanent

Friday 18 September 2026

To be confirmed

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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. 

The position available is a part-time, term-time only contract and consists of up to 32-hours per week, Monday to Friday. Apply now and dive into an exciting career in a supportive and energetic environment.

We are committed to investing in our people. We will fund the essential National Pool Lifeguard and Gym Instructor qualifications for the appointed candidate.

The position available is a part-time, term-time only contract and consists of up to 32-hours per week, Monday to Friday. Apply now and dive into an exciting career in a supportive and energetic environment.

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

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, View email address on jobs.bradford.ac.uk  

Further details:

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