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YSJActive Exercise and Wellbeing Assistant

Department: YSJActive
Location: York
Salary: £23,114 to £24,044 per annum
Closing Date: Thursday 10 October 2024 at midnight
Interview Date: Wednesday 23 October 2024
Reference: 066-24-R

Full time permanent 

Location: York

Salary: £23,114 to £24, 044 per annum (plus supplement to bring you to £12.03 per hour living wage, if applicable)

Introduction to York St John University

Situated in the heart of the historic city of York, and with the addition of our London Campus, York St John University has a long and proud tradition as a distinguished higher education provider. 

Our success is founded on the quality of academic teaching and research, our thriving campus environments, our professional and pastoral support, and our values of an inclusive, innovative and ambitious community with a strong sense of belonging.

The University has invested millions of pounds in new sport facilities. The YSJ Active Exercise and Wellbeing Assistant will be central to ensuring that these facilities, and the professionals who work in them, have a significant positive impact on students, staff, the local community and our commercial partners.

The Role

The role will assist in the development of YSJActive as a recognised professional provider of sport, exercise and wellbeing in the university and the community. The postholder will assist in the development and delivery of YSJActive activities and projects as well as providing a professional reception and front of house service at our fitness suite on the Lord Mayors Walk campus.

Required Skills and Experience

It is essential that the postholder possesses a fitness room or gym qualification. Candidates must also have experience of common reception duties and experience of dealing with customers. Experience of working in the Health and Fitness industry, however we welcome applications from applicants with experience from other sectors.

Additional Information

Shift pattern as follows:

  • Monday 11am – 7pm
  • Tuesday 12pm – 7pm
  • Wednesday 11am – 7pm
  • Thursday 12pm – 7pm
  • Friday 12pm – 7pm

For further information about this role please contact b.barrett@yorksj.ac.uk.

Unfortunately this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship however we welcome your application if you are able to evidence right to work in the UK via an alternative route.

It is anticipated that the selection process will include an interview.

We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities to support staff from different backgrounds. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share or flexible working arrangements.

Application process support

We are keen to support you throughout the recruitment process.  Before starting your application please refer to the attached 'candidate guidance document' which provides advice about completing the application process.

If you require a reasonable adjustment in order to apply for this position please contact vacancies@yorksj.ac.uk.  Within the application form there is an opportunity for you to request a reasonable adjustment at the interview stage of the process, however if you wish to discuss this in further detail at any point  in the process please do not hesitate to contact us. The following resource may help you adapt the device you are using to apply to suit your needs My Computer My Way (abilitynet.org.uk)

Please note that CVs are not accepted in place of the application form.  Within the application process you will be asked to answer a selection of work-related questions. Our aim is to get to know you, and understand your individual skills and experience, and how you would apply these within the role.  We are aware that ChatGPT can assist you with this, but we would prefer you to share your answers in your own words.

Our benefits package

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including - 

- Excellent annual leave entitlement, including five discretionary university closure days over the Christmas period

- Disability leave (applies to staff who have disclosed a disability and is also available to staff with disabled dependants)

- Pension scheme

- Health Cash Plan after six months service

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists

- On-campus courses, one-to-one tutorials, and online resources to help you develop your digital skills and work with new software

- Relocation expenses package for certain roles

- Reimbursement of Skilled Worker Visa application fees and Visa loan scheme for additional costs (if applicable to the role)

Further information about life at YSJ

Read more about our culture, inclusive community, working arrangements and benefits for York St John employees here.  

The latest news, views and stories from our staff and students can be found here.  

We are committed to managing and reducing our environmental impact and to promoting sustainable development wherever we can, read more here.


Closing Date - Thursday 10 October 2024 at midnight

Provisional Interview Date - Wednesday 23 October 2024

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