Whether it's casual work or taking the next step in your career in sport, health and wellbeing, we've got a range of employment opportunities which could be just right for you!
We have a number of casual roles open for applications here at University of Stirling Sport, with full details available in the table below.
Applications are being taken until 23:59 on Monday 31 March.
The role of sport attendant requires an STA or NPLQ pool lifeguard qualification as it will involve safe monitoring of the swimming pool environment. The priority of the attendant is to ensure the facilities are well presented, safe for use, and to provide an excellent customer service across all facility areas.
There are no formal qualifications required for the role of sport assistant. You need to be willing to go the extra mile, be a hard worker and be passionate about the importance of providing excellent customer service. The key priority for this role is to ensure all facilities are maintained, prepared, and in turn deliver an excellent customer experience.
There are no formal qualifications required for this role, but you must display an exemplary level of customer care and communication skills. The fundamental role of the receptionist is to welcome & support all members, students, staff, community and campus visitors to the sports facilities. You should be able to retain vast amounts of information, have an open and flexible approach to your duties and be enthusiastic and engaging with people.
This role requires a Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification as a minimum. It would be desirable to also hold, or be working towards, a Level 3 Personal Training qualification. To be successful in the role you should be passionate about supporting and developing others to achieve their health and fitness goals. The key priority of this role is to provide motivation, engagement and encouragement to fitness users.
In order to be considered for this role you should hold a minimum of one industry recognised group exercise qualification, such as TRX, Les Mills, Boxfit, Zumba, Yoga, Pilates, Indoor Cycle/Spin, Aquacise or Kettlebells, for example. Ideally you should be able to demonstrate experience delivering well structured, motivational and engaging fitness classes to a wide range of ability levels. Personable skills and the ability to motivate and engage others is fundamental to this role.
The role of a swim teacher requires the Scottish Swimming Teaching Qualification (SSTQ) or equivalent. The fundamental purpose of this role is to plan and deliver a series of progressive, high-quality and well-structured swimming lessons to children and adults.
An LTA Assistant qualification is required for this role. You should be able to demonstrate some experience delivering LTA Youth sessions in line with the LTA pathway. To deliver sessions on your own, including to adults, you should have an LTA Instructor qualification. All instructors should have LTA accreditation.
The Student Sport Activity Leader will assist with the delivery of high quality, well-structured recreational sport sessions for our Student Sport programme. Your role will be to ensure the sessions are set up, registers are taken, and students have some structure and guidance provided to ensure the sessions are enjoyable, safe and inclusive for all. There are no formal qualifications required for this role.
Application form will close 23:59 on Monday 31 March 2025
If you have any queries about our available roles, please contact sportjobs@stir.ac.uk or come along to one of our roadshows to chat with the team.
1. We are Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence
Our ambition is to set the standards in all aspects of sport, health and wellbeing and be market leaders in the experience we deliver for students, staff and wider community.
2. World-class facilities
We've recently invested £20m in our facilities, delivering a state-of-the-art fitness suite, strength & conditioning area, high performance suite, studios and communal areas to go alongside our 50m Olympic swimming pool, six-court indoor tennis centre and outdoor facilities.
3. Staff benefits and career prospects
We offer competitive rates of pay for all casual staff, including holiday pay, alongside opportunities to secure contracted hours.
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