Climbing Instructor-Multiple roles
| Posting date: | 10 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £23,881.00 to £25,733.00 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 06 July 2025 |
| Location: | LA1 4YW |
| Company: | Lancaster University |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 0478-25 |
Summary
Climbing Instructor (Part Time) Multiple Roles Available
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 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.
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 Rachel Lowe on r.lowe@lancaster.ac.uk for any informal enquiries in relation to the post. We welcome applications from people in all diversity groups.
This role is a part-time contract, with hours ranging from 6 per week, up to a maximum of 15 per week, depending on candidate availability. These hours cover the delivery of climbing classes that are programmed 7 days per week.
Shift Work
You will be required to work on a shift-based system, which may include 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 within the times shown.
Sports Centre opening times are as follows, and Swimming Lessons may be programmed at any point within these times -
Monday to Friday - 6am - 10pm
Weekends - 7am - 6pm
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