Sports Assistant - Stirling, United Kingdom - University of Stirling

University of Stirling

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Stirling, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

Post Details
Part time (42%FTE)
Open ended

Interviews are expected to take place on Wednesday 17 April 2024

The University will pay a supplement per annum pro rata to spine point 10 with effect from 24 October 2023, to align with the Real Living Wage (RLW) which equates to £22,464 p.a.

This RLW supplement will be reviewed annually to take account of future increases and RLW rates.

There is an expectation that work will be undertaken in the UK.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship. Applicants require to have existing right to work in the UK.

The Post

Based across the range of University of Stirling sports facilities, the Sports Assistant will assist with the implementation of the University of Stirling Sport strategy relating to facilities management by maintaining and improving customer service.

The role holder will be expected to show excellence in customer care when dealing with all enquires and provide a responsive sports assistant service, prepare activity and associated areas for use, ensure that activity areas are safe and monitor the use of all sports and associated areas.

Additional Information/Special Conditions

A working pattern operates, and the nature of the duties will require the job holder to work bank holidays and a show willingness to work additional hours to cover holidays, sickness and large events
The working pattern for this position is Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday from 05:30am to 11:00am which includes a 30 minute break during each shift

Description of Duties

Daily Operations

To assist in the preparation of all activity areas, meeting rooms and changing areas for use, and in accordance with the front of house system
To monitor use of all facilities
To ensure all equipment and facilities are safe, clean and tidy
To promote safe and effective exercise, including supervision of activities in fitness centre and activity areas
To undertake portering duties as required, which can include manual handling, in accordance with University policies and practices

Customer Care

To act as a source of information to encourage repeat and new business
To act as a point of contact for any customer enquiries
To respond, resolve or refer issues raised by customers in accordance with agreed procedures and practices and in a polite and constructive manner
To contribute to the development of customer care policies and practices
To monitor the safe use of the facilities to ensure that only members and paying

customers enjoy the facilities

To assist with visits and tours of the facilities when required
To participate in resolving and responding to customer queries and feedback until such times as the customer is satisfied
To present a friendly, efficient and effective frontofhouse service

Service Development

To contribute to the process of continuous improvement
To work as part of a team, contribute to and support the work of colleagues

Administration

To assist with daily checks and administrative activities

Continuous Improvement

To attend and participate in regular staff training and development activities relevant to the role
To contribute to the continuous development of the service

Please see attached job description for full duties of the post.

Essential Criteria

Positive attitude and experience of making decisions and using judgement and initiative to solve problems
Evidence of excellent written and verbal communication skills
Evidence of strong organisational and interpersonal skills
The ability to prioritise workload
A friendly and approachable manner
Team working experience
Ability to build effective relationships
An ability to work under pressure
Flexibility in terms of hours and days of work
Willing to work unsocial hours, weekends or public holidays as required
Willingness to work additional or alternative hours by arrangement to cover holidays, sickness, etc.
Evidence of being selfmotivated with a "can do" style and approach

Desirable Criteria

Hold a recognised Emergency First Aid at Work certificate
Ability and confidence working in a busy customer facing role
Experience of frontline service delivery
Experience of cash reconciliation
Sales experience
A demonstrated commitment to customer service
Experience of making decisions and using judgement and initiative to solve problems
Computer literate, with experience of using Microsoft packages such as Outlook, Word and Excel

About Us

As Scotland's University for Sporting Excellence and The Times Sports University of the Year 2020, sport is part of the DNA at the University of Stirling.

The deliverables build on the philosophy of the first Chancellor, Lord Robbins, when he spoke of 'education with a purpose'.

Our impact, contribution and ambition is purposeful in everything we do, aligned to our status as one of the top sporting institutions in the UK.

2022/23 has been another great