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Climbing wall Instructor

Job details
Posting date: 23 June 2024
Salary: £22,681.00 to £24,533.00 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 22 July 2024
Location: LA1 4YW
Company: Lancaster University
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 0729-24

Summary

Be a part of something inspirational

Sport Lancaster has recently undergone an exciting phase of change and development which has opened a wide range of opportunities within an emerging and evolving environment. Joining the team at this stage means you will have the unique opportunity to shape the future of Sport at the university and be a part of something inspirational.

The University has made significant investment in Sport Lancaster over recent years with the latest phase being a new 8-court badminton sports hall completed in June 2020 and now offering a truly outstanding Sports Facility.

The Sport Lancaster Team operate a purpose-built Sports Centre, facilitating our 8.5m climbing wall, multi-function Sports Halls, Swimming pool, sauna & steam room, 100 station Technogym Fitness Suite, Squash Courts. We also operate the University’s impressive Outdoor facilities including Rugby Pitches, 3G surfaces, Tennis courts and much more.

The Sports Centre is owned and managed by the University and is open to students across the UK, University staff and members of the local community. Sport Lancaster also proudly hosts several national events throughout the year.

Our team pride themselves on their knowledge and experience in their chosen area and are always on hand to guide and advise. We aim to inspire our customers to be physically active by creating a community which enables them to grow stronger, fitter and most importantly, more confident. We cater for all abilities and our facilities are fully accessible to everyone.

Working as part of the operational team, as a Climbing Instructor, you are someone that is responsive to member needs, being regularly available to provide help and advice in the climbing wall. You will deliver group training courses and other related climbing services to an exceptional level. Your role will ensure safe and effective working practices are in place which are delivered to an exceptional level of customer standards.

Please contact Luke Gribbin on l.gribbin@lancaster.ac.uk for any informal enquiries in relation to the post. We welcome applications from people in all diversity groups

You will be required to work on a shift-based system, which includes the requirement for you to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, University closure days and bank holidays. Please take notice of our shift times below, you must have the ability to arrive at the Sports Centre, ready to start work at the following times –

Monday – Friday – Early Shifts - 8.00am Start

Late Shifts – 10.30pm Finish

Weekends – Early Shifts – 8.00am Start

Late Shifts – 6.30pm Finish

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