SALARY

HSV5 £27,745pa pro rata to £29,643pa pro rata (with incremental uplift after successful passing of 6 month probation period) + Performance Related Pay (PRP)

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Post Title: Senior Climbing Officer
SBU/Department: University of Hertfordshire Sports Village, Operations
FTE: 0.4FTE (working 16 hours per week)
Duration of Contract: Permanent
Annual Leave: 23 days pro rata plus standard public holidays rising to 26 days pro rata after 4 years continuous service
Location: De Havilland campus, Hatfield, Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire Sports Village provides extensive sports facilities and services to the local community, students and staff of the University of Hertfordshire. Proudly named as one of Leisure and Hospitality’s 20 Best Companies to Work For in 2021, Hertfordshire Sports Village is committed to ensuring our staff team are connected and engaged. Welcoming, going the extra mile, leading by example and the ability to consistently exceed expectations are some of the values we look for in our team members. If you share these values and want to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.
We are looking for an exceptional and proactive individual to join our vibrant and welcoming climbing team. The post offers a unique opportunity for the successful applicant to develop professionally in a motivating and supportive environment whilst delivering a wide range of events and training as part of our climbing wall programme.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

The ideal candidate should have proven experience of instructing climbing since achieving RCI/CWI qualification, experience of working in a customer interface environment and experience of instructing climbing sessions to a variety of age groups and ability levels. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

You will be educated with a minimum of A-level’s/BTEC National Diploma or equivalent or substantial experience in a professional and/or administrative work environment. The Climbing Wall Instructor (CWI) qualification or Rock-Climbing Instructor (RCI) qualification is essential for this role. A current First Aid at Work certificate, or the ability to pass in the first 3 months of employment, is also essential.

OVERSEAS APPLICANTS AND UK APPLICANTS WHO HAVE LIVED ABROAD

Successful applicants who have lived outside the UK, for 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total), in the last 10 years, will be required to produce a ‘Certificate of Good Character/Conduct’ from each of those countries.
Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.
We regret that we are unable to offer UKVI sponsorship for this post; applicants will either hold UK Right to Work or demonstrate access to UK Right to Work before an offer is made.

We have an excellent opportunity to work with the climbing wall team in supporting the management and administration of all climbing enquiries including NICAS bookings, courses, group bookings and general enquiries. The main purpose of the role will be the co-ordination of NICAS programme including developing and maintaining lesson plans together with supervising staff to ensure sessions are delivered to a high standard. You will support the team with assistance with shifts and work rotas, as well as assisting with equipment checks and audits and general wall safety.