About The Role
We are looking to recruit enthusiastic Sport & Fitness Assistants who will work within the fantastic facilities on campus which include a Sports Hall, Fitness suite, Exercise Studio and Outdoor Sports Pitch. The successful candidates will provide effective support in the efficient running and operations of all our facilities to ensure its users have a safe and enjoyable experience. The Sports Centre on the Penryn Campus includes a 700sqm four-court sports hall, which is suitable for hire as a multi-use venue, a 150sqm fitness studio and a 350sqm gym with up to 90 stations, equipped by Pulse Fitness. You will be involved in setting up equipment for bookings including exercise classes, various indoor / outdoor sports, bouncy castle parties and large events organised through the onsite events team. In addition, you will clean and maintain equipment, instruct, motivate and guide users to meet their full potential whilst using the Sports Fitness facilities.
About You
The successful candidates will ideally hold a nationally recognised level 2 gym instructor certificate. You will possess a flexible approach to working hours and relevant experience of working in a similar environment. We would like to hear from candidates who also have the following skills and experience:
1. Experience in a Multi-use sports and leisure facility
2. Excellent practical and theoretical knowledge of all aspects of instruction in order to help users reach their specific goals
3. Previous customer service experience
4. Motivated and enthusiastic in the promotion of health and fitness
5. Good verbal and written communication skills with a friendly and approachable manner
6. Excellent IT skills
For full details of the experience and skills required, please see the job description above. The sports centre is open all year round 7 days a week between 06:30 – 22:00. We are looking for candidates who are available to cover hours across the week to cover absence and special events when required. Due to the nature of the role, you will also be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service Check. If you are looking to have an informal discussion about the vacancy ahead of applying please email recruitment@fxplus.ac.uk. *Although we have set the closing date as Sunday 19 October 2025, due to the immediate requirement for this role, we will review applications as we receive them, and interview as soon as we have candidates that are a good match.*
About Us
Falmouth Exeter Plus manages and delivers services at Falmouth, Penryn and Truro Campuses on behalf of Falmouth University and the University of Exeter. Working closely with the Falmouth & Exeter Students' Union (The SU) and the wider, universities partnership we support Higher Education learning and living, ensuring that the interests of all campus users are at the heart of everything we do.
It is a fast moving environment where agility and a positive approach to change and enhancement are central to our progress. Our mission is 'to deliver world-class shared professional services to help our partners achieve their global ambitions’.
Falmouth Exeter Plus welcomes and encourages job applications from people of all identities and backgrounds, particularly those under-represented and/or marginalised, as it is important we have a diverse range of candidates to consider.