Sports Hub Assistant/Gym Instructor
Fowey River Academy, Fowey, Cornwall, PL23 1HE13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
13 July 2026 at 9am
Date listed
30 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Saturday 8am – 1pm Sunday 8am – 1pm Monday 5pm – 9pm Thursday 5pm – 9pm 18 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- TPAT Point 4 or TPAT Point 6 depending on qualifications
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and customer-focused Sports Hub Assistant to support the day-to-day operation of our thriving Sports Hub.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for sport, fitness and helping others to achieve their health and wellbeing goals. You will play a key role in ensuring our facilities are safe, clean, well-maintained and welcoming, while delivering excellent customer service to members, clubs and community users.
Working as part of a dedicated team, you will supervise the gym, support members with their fitness journeys, promote membership growth, assist with marketing activities and help maintain high standards across the Sports Hub. You will also ensure equipment is safe and fit for purpose, follow all health and safety procedures, and contribute to the ongoing development of our facilities and services.
The successful candidate will hold a Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification or be willing to work towards achieving this, enabling them to supervise the gym, support members and deliver a range of fitness classes.
The role is to work 18 hours a week for the following hours: Saturday and Sunday mornings 8am-1pm and Monday and Thursday evenings 5pm – 9pm.
About You:
You will be an enthusiastic and approachable individual with a genuine passion for sport, fitness and customer service. You will enjoy building positive relationships with a wide range of users and be confident motivating and supporting people of all ages and abilities.
You will be proactive, organised and able to work independently as well as part of a team, taking pride in maintaining a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment. A commitment to continuous professional development, safeguarding, equality and high standards of service is essential.
Experience of working in a sports, leisure or fitness environment, together with coaching or instructing qualifications, would be an advantage, although not essential. We are keen to hear from candidates who are eager to develop their skills and contribute to the continued success and growth of our Sports Hub.
What the school offers its staff
Working for TPAT and Benefits
‘The Trust that Schools want to join’ Ofsted - 2019
We are an inclusive and progressive Trust and believe that all children and young people should have the best possible life chances. If you share this belief, we would love you to work with us.
We care about our staff and value their skills, contribution and expertise. Our commitment to growing great people means that we support staff in their own professional growth and development and empower them through support and career opportunities. Whether you choose to work in one of our schools, or are based in our central team, you will thrive in a stimulating, friendly and diverse environment that nurtures talent and celebrates success.
If you choose to work for us, you will receive:
- A competitive salary
- National terms and conditions of employment and access to either Teachers Pension or Local Government Pension Schemes
- Cycle to work scheme
- Eye voucher scheme
- Access to CPD and career pathways to further develop your career
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which provides employees with free confidential advice and support on a variety of personal, family or workplace issueshhtps://www.employeeassistance.org.uk/
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Fowey River Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 661 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Fowey River Academy website
- Email address
- recruitment@tpacademytrust.org
- Phone number
- 01726 833484
Arranging a visit to Fowey River Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@tpacademytrust.org.
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