Students Union UCL
Key information
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Salary
35.00

Salary type

  • Per Hour

Industries

  • Education
  • Non-Profit

Skills

  • Customer Service

Working hours

  • Part-time
About the job

Department               Sport & Physical Activity

 

Reports to                  Fitness Centre Manager

 

Pay                                £35 per hour

Purpose of the job:

The Sport and Physical Activity team exists to provide the UCL community with a diverse range of opportunities to take part in sport and physical activity. From running TeamUCL, a sporting community of 74 clubs providing playing opportunities from beginners through to elite athletes, to delivering Project Active, our award-winning participation programme providing beginner-friendly, no-commitment activity in an accessible and welcoming environment.

The Sessional Fitness Instructor will be responsible for delivering the Fitness Sessions for the Disabled Students programme, alongside permanent Fitness Instructors. They will create a safe and welcoming environment in our on-campus gym, Bloomsbury Fitness, ensuring all members have an excellent user experience.

The Fitness Sessions programme offers four free 1-2-1 gym induction sessions to disabled students at UCL, and a basic gym plan for students to follow once the sessions are complete. The objective of this programme is to support disabled students to feel more comfortable accessing Bloomsbury Fitness, by providing significant 1-2-1 contact with knowledgeable staff and simple, easy to follow induction sessions.

About the Union:

Students’ Union UCL is an organisation that exists to make more happen. We are the representative body for University College London’s (UCL) students, one of the most diverse student communities in the world.  UCL students have the potential to do anything, and the union leads an essential role in helping them to achieve things they may have never thought possible. As a charity we deliver a wide range of services and representative functions for students.

 

Our Vision:

To be the best part of the UCL student experience.

 

Our Mission:

 We’re here to help students...

  • Make more of their time at UCL.
  • Get more of the support they need from our advice and welfare services.
  • Be more connected with the university and other students as we represent and reflect their views.
  • Experience more at university through our societies, activities, sports and events.
  • Feel more at home in our excellent spaces.

 

Our Values:

Student Driven, Inclusive, Inspiring, Fun and Bold.

Job description

Duties and responsibilities

Delivery of the Supported Fitness Sessions programme

  • Deliver 1-2-1 induction sessions for disabled students, who may have limited or no experience in gym environments. 
  • Support programme users with access needs and adaptations to ensure they have an excellent user experience and are performing all exercise movements safely.
  • Ensure that programme users feel comfortable in Bloomsbury Fitness by communicating with them to understand their concerns and needs.
  • Support with the administration of the Fitness Sessions programme, by reviewing Fitness Induction Questionnaires, tracking and booking sessions and collecting feedback.
  • Assist with writing basic training programmes, ensuring they are specific to the needs of the individual.
  • Support permanent fitness instructors to ensure gym users adhere to all gym regulations, including the women-only and quiet hours. 

Health and Safety

  • Adhere to the Normal Operating Procedures and Emergency Operating Procedures and all relevant Health and Safety Legislation.
  • Support the wider gym team to ensure the gym floor is always kept tidy and hazard free.
  • Support the wider gym team by reporting any health and safety issues or taking immediate action to rectify them if appropriate.
  • Ensure compliance with Fire Regulations.
  • Coordinate the safe handling of any incidents or accidents that occur on-site, ensuring an incident report is submitted on completion.

General Duties

  • To act as a first aider when required. 
  • To actively follow and promote UCL Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies.
  • To maintain an awareness and observation of fire and Health and Safety Law and Regulations.
  • To attend appropriate meetings as and when required by the Union.
  • The post holder is required to be flexible in their hours of work as the position entails attendance during early mornings, evenings and weekend.

 

Person Spec

 EssentialDesirableTested at interviewTested at application
Qualifications    
CIMPSA endorsed Level 2 gym qualificationX  X
First Aid qualificationX  X
Level 3 exercise for disabled clients (or equivalent) X X
CIMSPA endorsed Personal Trainer qualification XXX
Mental Health First Aid qualification XXX
Experience    
Experience working in a gymX XX
Experience delivering gym induction sessionsX XX
Experience writing basic induction and gym programmesX XX
Experience delivering 1-2-1 fitness sessions X XX
Experience of working with and supporting disabled young people XXX
Experience working in Higher Education XXX
Knowledge    
Proficiency with typical office software packagesX XX
A sound knowledge of the UK health and fitness sectorX XX
Knowledge of the barriers and facilitators to accessing health and fitness environments experienced by disabled people XXX
Knowledge of university sport, and the wider HE sport and physical activity landscape XXX
Skills    
Excellent customer service skillsX XX
The ability to work to a high standard independently or as part of a teamX XX
Good verbal and written communication skillsX XX
Excellent observational skillsX XX
The ability to work early mornings, evenings and weekends XXX
Values, attitudes and personal style    
An enthusiastic, resilient personality with a can-do attitudeX XX
Evidence of commitment to continuing personal and professional developmentX XX
A leader on equality of opportunity who values diversity and removes barriers to equalityX XX
Commitment to working in a democratic and student led environmentX XX
Flexibility and an adaptable approach to workX XX
Dedicated to achieving a sustainable Union X XX
Job description file
Sessional Fitness Instructor Job Pack 2024.pdf
How to apply

Please complete the online application form. You will need to provide a personal statement where you should outline how you meet the full requirements of the job. Applications will be assessed on this basis. We also have guidance on writing applications available for you.