Students' Union UCL
Key information
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Salary
14.80

Salary type

  • Per Hour

Contract type

  • Casual

Industries

  • Education
  • Non-Profit

Skills

  • Customer Service

Working hours

  • Part-time
About the job

Department               Sport & Physical Activity Team

 

Reports to                  Sophie Pardoe (Project Active Coordinator)

 

Pay                               £14.80 per hour (including holiday pay)

 

Hours                          Approximately 8 hours a week split across multiple shifts

 

Purpose of the job

 

The Supported Fitness Sessions Assistant will be responsible for administering the Supported Fitness Sessions for disabled students programme, reporting to the Project Active Coordinator. They will help disabled students access the programme and our on-campus gym, ensure the smooth running of the programme and help to collect and review feedback. The Supported 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 the Union gym, by providing significant 1-2-1 contact with knowledgeable staff and simple, easy to follow induction sessions. The programme is delivered by the Sport and Physical Activity team. 

 

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 80 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.  

 

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:

Community Building, Democratic, Empowering, Sustainable, Inclusive, Fun and Bold.

Job description
  • Review submissions to the expression of interest webform and keep tracking documents up to date. 
  • Work with students to organise check-in meetings with full-time staff.  
  • Work with students and Fitness Instructors to organise 1-2-1 induction sessions.  
  • Collect short-term feedback from students who have completed the programme.  
  • Collect long-term feedback in the form of 6-8 week follow up surveys. 
  • Respond to general queries from students interested in the programme.  
  • Develop and share promotional content such as newsletter copy, website articles and Instagram posts. 
  • Support the Sports Development Coordinator (Equity & Inclusion) to review and analyse feedback. 
  • Support the Sports Development Coordinator (Equity & Inclusion) to review and iterate the programme, including key processes, the student journey and student experience. 
  • Comply with Students’ Union UCL and UCL data protection policies.
  • Carry out all duties professionally and maintain appropriate confidentiality.
  • Ensure equality of opportunity for all students and always adhere to Students’ Union policies.

Person Specification:

 

We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and approachable UCL student who is passionate about equality, diversity and inclusion, and who is excited to support disabled students to access sport and physical activity in a welcoming and inclusive environment. 

CriteriaEssentialDesirable
Current student registered at UCL for the 2026/27 academic year.X 
A genuine interest in sport, physical activity and supporting students to overcome barriers to participation.X 
Strong organisational and administrative skills, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks, records and deadlines.X 
Excellent communication and interpersonal skillsX 
A student-centred and inclusive approach, with an understanding of the importance of creating welcoming, accessible and supportive experiences for disabled students.X 
Ability to build positive relationships and work collaborativelyX 
Ability to gather, interpret and use feedbackX 
Ability to produce clear and engaging written content and respond proactively to queries, adapting communication for different audiences and platforms.X 
Job description file
Supported Fitness Sessions Assistant.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.