Sports Assistant / Fitness Instructor

The University Of Wolverhampton; Walsall; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Walsall seeks a Sports Assistant / Fitness Instructor with a passion for sport and physical activity. In this full-time role, you will support individuals in their journey to become more active while leading exercise classes and assisting with various sports duties. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, promoting professional development within world-class sports facilities.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Standard Life Pension scheme

Long Service Recognition

Free Will Writing Service

Gym memberships discounts

Wellbeing and Mental Health Support

Flexible & Agile Working

Employee Discounts

Travel Discounts

Qualifications

• Passionate about sport, physical activity, and wellbeing.
• Willingness to develop skills in fitness instruction and assisting with sports centre duties.
• Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support people on their journey to become better versions of themselves through being active.
• Lead group exercise classes and assist with sports centre duties.
• Help deliver national and international events.

Job description

WLV Sport is looking to recruit a new Sports Assistant / Fitness Instructor. Do you have a passion for sport and physical activity and want to work in a role that allows you to gain experience across sports facility operations, fitness, personal training, class instruction and sports development?

Please note that the salary advertised is based on a standard salary of £24,309 – £24,685 per annum plus enhancements for evening (after 8 pm) and weekend shifts.

Here at WLV Sport we are passionate about people and our 5‑year plan is to get ‘More People, More Active’. We are looking for committed, enthusiastic and driven individuals to join the team to help us achieve our bold ambitions.

While in the role you can expect support, guidance, and development opportunities across the whole department in areas where you would like to develop your career. Furthermore, you will be working in world‑class sports facilities that boast significant events and partnerships for you to experience and be part of.

If the above sounds like something you would be interested in, then we would love to hear from you as we currently have full‑time permanent vacancies based in Walsall.

What we are looking for

A team player who is passionate about sport, physical activity, and wellbeing. You will have an intrinsic drive to support people on their journey to become better versions of themselves through being active. In doing so, fitness instruction, leading group exercises classes and assisting with other sports centre duties are the norm while supporting the delivery of national and international events are also included. We provide training across all areas so don’t worry if you are not an expert in all of them, willingness to develop is a key factor in what we are looking for.

You will work on a rota basis doing mornings, evenings and weekends with core business hours starting from 6am through to 10:30pm so flexibility is paramount.

In return, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, a generous holiday allowance of 30 days plus public holidays, pension scheme and support with additional qualifications.

For a conversation and/or a visit to the centre, please contact our Duty Manager, Jack Higgins at [e-mail]. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Staff Benefits

Your Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Standard Life Pension scheme – with employer contribution of up to 12 % to the University's defined contribution scheme.
• Long Service Recognition – £200 gift voucher, certificate, and afternoon tea with Vice Chancellor for 25 & 40 years of service.
• Free Will Writing Service – Complimentary will drafting for employees and partners.
• IT & Mobile Discounts – EE Perk (20 % off for family & friends) & software discounts.

Supporting Your Health & Wellbeing

• Wellbeing and Mental Health Support – 24/7 access to EAP service, free counselling sessions, wellbeing support resources and Occupational Health Service.
• Gym memberships discounts – at our Walsall Campus and discounts at WV Active sites in Wolverhampton.
• Eyecare Support – Free eVoucher for eye tests and glasses contribution.
• Flu Vouchers – Free flu vaccinations for staff.
• Paycare Health Benefit Plan – Covers optical, dental, physiotherapy, and personal accident insurance.
• Chaplaincy & Prayer Rooms – Access to multi-faith chaplaincy services.

Valuing You

• Generous Annual Leave (see table below)
• Flexible & Agile Working – Flexible and Hybrid working arrangements.
• Free On‑site Parking – available across campuses
• Cycle Benefits Scheme – Save up to 42 % on a bike & accessories via salary sacrifice.
• Employee Discounts – Savings on groceries, fashion, and entertainment.
• Travel Discounts – Up to 10 % off holidays through Sodexo Circles.

Training and Development

• Staff Network and Inclusion – Access to support networks and events with our LGBTQ+, Global Majority, Disability, and Women's networks.
• Library Access – Staff have access to books and resources at our onsite libraries.
• Staff Scholarship Scheme – Funding for part‑time higher education, up to PhD level.
• Leadership and Management Development – Access to training opportunities to support you with advancing in your career.