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Position Description
Position Title: | SUSAC and Arena Sports Centre Personal Trainer and Gym floor Attendant |
Reports to: | Fitness Coordinator |
Department: | Operations |
Primary Location: | Sydney University Sport and Fitness – SUSAC & Arena Sport Centres |
Employment Status: | Casual basis. inc weekend covers. Shifts fall anywhere between 5:30am and 10pm. |
The Organisation
Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness Limited (SUSF) is a dynamic organisation providing sporting, recreation and fitness services to the University and general community. This involves the management of 40 sporting clubs, several fitness, health and other sport-related facilities, and the coordination of University and community-based sport and recreation programs.
Role Description
The SUSAC and Arena Sports Centre Personal Trainer and Gym Floor Attendant reports to the Fitness Coordinators who work within the Operations department of Sydney Uni Sport and Fitness. The Operations departments’ goal is to consistently deliver appropriate, high quality facilities, services and support to our internal and external customers in an efficient, cost effective and timely manner.
The SUSAC and Arena Sports Centre Personal Trainer and Gym Floor Attendant will be responsible for the presentation of the fitness facilities at all times whilst on shift ensuring cleanliness and strict WHS guidelines are adhered to. The SUSAC and Arena Sports Centre Personal Trainer and Gym Floor Attendant will be responsible for services to members including fitness assessments, fitness programs and general guidance. The SUSAC and Arena Sports Centre Gym Coach and Trainer will provide adequate gym floor coverage whilst on shift.
This position description sets out the current responsibilities of this role and will be updated from time to time as SUSF’s needs change. The position description outlines the key responsibilities and requirements of the role, and in addition to the specific responsibilities, all SUSF employees are required to carry out duties commensurate with the position held by them, their skills and their experiences, as well as perform other duties as directed by SUSF.
Responsibilities
- Performing health assessments on members and clients.
- Assessing movement mechanics of clientele to ensure optimal technique whilst training.
- Prescription of exercise to a wide range of clientele from sporting populations through to elderly with goals from weight loss to sporting performance.
- Conduct group training classes to improve fitness and physical literacy of members.
- Motivating and supervising exercise sessions.
- Educate members and clients on healthy nutrition habits and assist in behavior change.
- Perform the above duties for overseas students with limited English.
- Conduct personal training sessions.
- Manage gym floor ensuring all participants are safe and performing exercises correctly.
- Conduct Boot Camp style group training sessions.
- Cleaning and maintenance of fitness center equipment.
Key Interactions (internal and external)
- SUSF Operations Manager
- SUSF Marketing and Membership Manager
- SUSF Facilities Manager
- SUSF Centre Managers
- SUSF Shift Supervisor
- SUSF Customer Service Staff
- SUSF Customers
- External Suppliers
- SUSF Members
Direct Reports
- Fitness Centre Coordinator
Required Capabilities & Qualifications
Essential:
- Cert III & IV in Fitness
- First Aid and CPR
- Working with Children Check
- Registration with ESSA/Fitness Australia
- Fluent in English
- Passion for health and fitness
Desirable:
- Bachelor of Sports Science
- Demonstrated ability to provide a high level of communication and customer service skills
- High level of physical fitness and health
- Second language
Contact:
Please submit your resume to [email protected]
Women’s All Age & Men’s All Age Volunteer Soccer Coaches
Description
As a Sydney University SFC coach you will be given the opportunity to grow & develop your skills & those of your players within the overlapping environments of Australia’s Premier Sporting University & its largest sporting club. Your job as a coach at SUSFC will be to develop players using the FA National Curriculum and a mix of new initiatives to build a skilful, committed and ultimately successful team. We are seeking ambitious coaches who are looking to start their coaching journey, with an aim of helping them progress, as well as enabling an enjoyable, social and competitive platform for our players to progress to our FNSW administered competition and teams in the future.
All Coaches will require a current Working with Children certificate.
Relevant Coaching Accreditation’ to ‘Passion and Aspiration to develop Coaching Accreditation’
NB: All coaching clothing & equipment is supplied by the club.
Essential Requirements
- Relevant Coaching Accreditation
- Working with Children / Working with Vulnerable People Check
FNSW BOYS’ YOUTH 3 – HEAD COACHES REQUIRED
PART-TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE NOW
Sydney University SFC is currently looking for head coaches and assistant coaches to expand our 2024 coaching staff in the FNSW Boys Youth League Three. As an SUSFC coach, you will be given the opportunity to develop your skills in an already ambitious & successful program. SUSFC will provide you the chance to establish yourself by providing the platform to grow and succeed within a good coaching environment.
Your job as a coach at SUSFC will be to develop players using the FFA National Curriculum and new initiatives whilst building a skilful, committed and ultimately successful team that embodies the spirit and passion of the greater University community. Furthermore, the club will also require you to focus your energies on assisting with the development of the individual players, the game changers and the ones that can make a difference.
If you believe in football development and look to educate players to fully understand & love the game, providing them the platforms to grow individually within a successful team environment, please apply.
FFA coaching qualification or equivalent is essential; a C-License is the minimum coaching requirement for any of these positions.
All Coaches will require a current Working with Children certificate.
Please forward a letter of interest and your CV to our Director of Men’s Football, Robert Fleming (email: [email protected])
NB: These are paid positions. All coaching clothing & equipment is supplied by the club.
GIRLS & MIXED SAP – HEAD COACHES (UNDER 9’S – 13’S)
PART-TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE NOW
As a Sydney University SFC coach you will be given the opportunity to grow & develop your skills & those of your players within the overlapping environments of Australia’s Premier Sporting University & its largest sporting club. Your job as a coach at SUSFC will be to develop players using the FFA National Curriculum and a mix of new initiatives to build a skilful, committed and ultimately successful team. Furthermore, the club will also require you to focus your energies on developing the individual player, the game changers and the ones that can make a difference. We are serious in our endeavours to produce our own players through this program in preparing them for our girls FNSW Youth League 1 & our boys FNSW Youth 3 teams in the future.
All Coaches will require a current Working with Children certificate. Coaching licenses are preferred but not essential as we will assist you in gaining these once on board.
Please forward a letter of interest and your CV to our Director of Women’s Football and Junior Pathways, Amy Shepherd (email: [email protected])
NB: These are paid positions. All coaching clothing & equipment is supplied by the club.
About Us
Sydney University Swimming is a dynamic, not-for-profit enterprising sporting organisation that provides recreation services to the general community as well as The University of Sydney’s students and staff.
Our swim pathway provides innovative and inclusive programs for children aged 3 to Open level swimmers in a relaxed, friendly environment. We ensure our classes are small so students can experience quality instruction and attention.
We are situated at the Sydney Uni Sports and Aquatic Centre in Darlington, a short 10 min walk from Redfern Station and 5 min walk from Parramatta Rd and City Rd bus routes.
About the role
We are seeking instructors who can embrace our positive swim culture, reflecting our values of respect, open-mindedness, accountability and being results driven.
We value our diverse staff. You will work in a safe and inclusive environment.
Our instructors receive above-award wages, paid training, professional development, wetsuit allowance, free CPR upgrades and gym membership.
Swim Australia/ AUSTSWIM Certificate or Recognition of Prior learning of an overseas qualification is required. Flexible hours are available. You will have the opportunity to work across a broad scope of programs including community (from 3 years), schools, international watersafe and holiday intensives. Opportunity also exists for administrative and supervisory roles.
Training for the right non-experienced candidate will be considered.
Sydney Uni Swimming values the safety and well-being of all participants in our programs – we strive for safe people, safe places and programs. As such, you must provide a valid working with children check and be willing to comply with additional child-safe training.
Remuneration
Up to $44.85 per hour (inclusive of loading + super) depending on skills and experience.
Some of the required skills, experience and qualifications
- Current Austswim or Swim Australia Accreditation
- Current CPR Certificate
- Current NSW Working with Children
- Be flexible and willing to commit to ongoing learning.
- Be aware of differing perspectives and be inclusive of different characteristics and behaviours.
Successful applicants will need to provide a certified copy of the following documents upon application:
- Proof of work rights in Australia
- Current Austswim Instructors Accreditation or Swim Australia Learn to Swim and Water Safety
- Current CPR qualification
- Current Working with Children Check
If you, or someone you know is interested in applying, please email your application to: [email protected]
Sydney Uni Tennis is looking for both casual and part time tennis coaches, with opportunity to increase one’s responsibility as the program develops. The club has recently come under new management and is seeking to substantially expand its junior and adult membership base and there are clear career benefits for those able to play a key role in assisting this growth.
The role of on offer would require capacity to run junior group and private lessons and adult group and private lessons. When coaching you will bring passion to every lesson and show determination to teach every student to perform to the best of their capability. You should have a commitment to working with the club over the long term to create a large tournament player contingent and loyal adult community.
Essential
- Minimum 1 year experience
- Demonstrated tennis coaching skills in a group and individual setting
- Current Working with Children Check
- Effective workplace communication skills
- Strong time management skills
- Flexible coaching skills for juniors & adults of all ages and standards
- Demonstrated co-operative & professional approach
- Proven ability to develop rapport & relationships with juniors, adults & parents
- Willingness to work on weekends particularly Saturday and event days
Desirable
- Tennis Australia Junior Development Coach Qualification or equivalent
- PE/Human Movement/Sport Coaching/Sport management degree – preferred
- Competent in Work Health & Safety legislation and risk management practices in NSW.
- Experience in managing a number of staff and sub-contractors.
- First Aid Certificate
Applications
Applications are ongoing. Please email your resume to [email protected].
Other information
- Pay rate:$28-$45/hour depending on experience
- Residency Requirements: All candidates considered including international students and working holiday visa holders (must legally be able to work in Australia)
- Commencing: Immediate
- Closing Date: Ongoing
Match officials positions currently vacant
The SUSF Lunchtime Social Sport Competition is looking for Basketball referees to join our team.
Basketball Comp runs:
- Every Friday’s from 19th August – Friday 28th October 2022 (8 Rounds including Finals).
- 11.45am to approx. 1:30pm.
Pay:
- $30 per hour
Location:
- Sydney Uni Sports and Aquatic Centre, conveniently located on main campus.
Applications:
Please email [email protected].
The SUSF Uni Social Netball Competition is looking for reliable and enthusiastic netball umpires to join our thriving competitions. We run weekly 7-a-side competitions on Tuesday evenings and Sunday lunch to evening alongside our edgy Fast5 competition on Wednesday nights.
- Casual Hours
- All candidates considered including international students (must legally be able to work in Australia)
- Commencing as soon as possible
Netball Comps run:
- Tuesdays 6.35pm – 10.35pm
- Wednesday Fast Five 5.50pm – 8.00pm
- Sundays 12.30pm – 9.00pm
Pay:
- Tuesday & Wednesday: $35.35 per hour
- Sunday: $37.50 per hour
Essential
- Must have experience umpiring netball
- Must hold a Netball Australia C level badge or higher, or at least 5 years netball umpire experience
- Organisational and time management skills
Desirable
- Experience umpiring Fast Five netball
Applications
Applications are ongoing. Please email your resume to [email protected].
Other information
- Type of work: Casual
- Commences: Immediately
- Closing Date: Ongoing
- Residences Requirements: All candidates considered including international students (must legally be able to work in Australia)
We are looking for officials for our Lunchtime Social Sport Competition running between 12pm-2pm on weekdays. See the timetable of sports below and if you’d be interested in becoming one of our officials please contact [email protected]
Tuesday | Futsal
Thursday | Volleyball & Futsal
Friday | Basketball & Touch Football
Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness clubs would not survive without the incredible volunteer army who work tirelessly to make our sporting clubs so great and successful. We would like to thank our current crop of volunteers who ensure that each of their chosen sports are able to train and participate on a week to week basis.
If you wish to become a volunteer with one of our 40+ sporting clubs please contact Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness at [email protected] detailing the sport you are interested in or alternatively you can contact one of our sporting clubs directly. To find the list of our sporting clubs click here.
We’re looking to hire a social netball court supervisor to fill in on occasional Tuesday and Wednesday nights, as well as Sundays.
Take a look at the job description here
Please email your resume to [email protected] to apply.