Gymnasium Assistant
Listing reference: nwu_000346
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 7 December 2021
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Sports and Fitness
Location: South Africa
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: Market related
About our company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY/ DIVISION: STUDENT LIFE
POSITION NUMBER: PB00042
VACANCY: GYMNASIUM ASSISTANT
PEROMNES GRADE: 14
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: TEMPORARY FIXED-TERM CONTRACT (Twelve Months)
NUMBER OF POSITIONS: THREE (3) POSITIONS
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The successful candidate/s will have responsibility for the daily operations of the NWU High Performance Institute of Sport gymnasium facilities.
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties but to give a guide to the objectives and responsibilities of the post.
Job description
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
⦁ Operational duties
⦁ Ensuring fitness equipment is kept clean and free‐weights and other fitness equipment is stored away correctly when not in use.
⦁ Identify equipment in need of service and communicates the problem to the supervisor via proper channels.
⦁ Opening and closing of the HPI gymnasium as per operational requirements.
⦁ Ensuring visitors adhere to the NWU / HPI policies procedures regarding facility use and behaviour.
⦁ Administrative duties
⦁ Completing various checklists and reports as required to ensure professional daily operations of the NWU HPI.
⦁ Adhering to all NWU policies & procedures.
⦁ Collection and distribution of registration forms as required
⦁ OHS
⦁ Adhering to all health and safety policies and procedures
Minimum requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- One (1) year experience in gymnasium environment is essential.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Excellent communication ‐ high standard of spoken and written English.
- Excellent time management skills and reliable.
- Ability to work under pressure and use own initiative.
- Knowledge of working within a fitness facility.
- Have own reliable transport to and from NWU HPI gymnasium.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Self‐motivated.
- Willingness and ability to assist other assistants to cover shifts.
- Willingness and ability to work shifts (early morning / evenings).
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: NORMAN SMITH (norma.smit@nwu.ac.za)
CLOSING DATE: 6 DECEMBER 2021
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 01 JAN 2022
Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official nwu vacancy website.
Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
