Sports & Fitness Assistant - Grade 3. Two posts availiable
Professional Services
Directorate of Infrastructure
19 hours per week
PostType: Part Time
ContractType: Permanent
ClosingDate: Monday 18 May 2026
InterviewDate: To be confirmed
Reference: HR0198044
This job is only available to University of Bradford staff. It may be released externally should we not appoint internally.
The Role
Are you a fitness enthusiast with a burning desire to inspire others to lead active and healthy lives? Do you possess the energy and enthusiasm to make a real impact in the lives of our customers? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our vibrant team at Unique Fitness.
We are committed to investing in our people. We will fund the essential National Pool Lifeguard and Gym Instructor qualifications for the appointed candidate.
Key Responsibilities
The key responsibilities of a Sports and Fitness Assistant include, but are not limited to:
* Assist with lifeguarding swimming sessions
* Carrying out gym inductions, programmes and offering help and advice if required
* Welcome and develop connections with all guests, providing support, assistance and specialist knowledge where required
The Company
Unique Fitness is the ultimate destination for unparalleled wellness and active living, right on the vibrant campus of the University of Bradford.
Safeguarding
The University of Bradford is committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk through robust safer recruitment practices.
The Person
The key skills and qualities of a Sports and Fitness Assistant:
* National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (to be achieved within 2 months of probation; organisation to fund training)
* Gym Instructor qualification (to be achieved within 2 months of probation; organisation to fund training)
* Enthusiastic and committed
* Good customer service and communication skills
In return, we offer
* Free gym and pool facilities
* 25 days holiday plus an additional 13 statutory and customary days
* Family‑friendly policies
* Discounted nursery for University of Bradford employees
* Generous employer contribution pension schemes – wypf.org.uk
* Salary sacrifice scheme to assist with items such as childcare vouchers or a bicycle for commuting
Note – the candidate must be a competent swimmer and be willing to obtain the essential qualifications within the specified timeframe. These qualifications will be funded by Unique Fitness.
Competent swimmer criteria include
* Swim 50 metres in less than 60 seconds
* Swim 100 metres continuously on front and back in deep water
* Tread water for 30 seconds
* Surface dive to the floor of the pool
* Climb out unaided without ladder/steps where the pool design permits
Confronting Inequality: Celebrating Diversity
At the University of Bradford we accept people for who they are regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marital status, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation or socio-economic background and whether you’re pregnant or on maternity leave.
In line with the University’s commitment to equality charters including Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Disability Confident and Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme, we welcome applications from people identifying with these characteristics. The University has a number of staff networks which provide peer support and safe spaces for staff who hold these and other identities.
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