Job Description

About Shaolin Temple UK

We are simultaneously a Kung Fu and Qigong/meditation school, Buddhist temple and community centre based in Tufnell Park, London. We are the only official branch of China's famous Shaolin Temple in the UK, with our classes being run by Shifu (Master) Shi Yanzi and his disciples.

We have students from all walks of life, backgrounds and ages (including children), as well as a temple cat named Panda.

The premises contains a small office for reception and sales, a lobby, a matted training and meditation hall, another training hall with a boxing arena and punchbags, a room dedicated to quiet Buddhist prayer and meditation, a kitchen, two bathrooms, plus an outdoor area with Shaolin murals and a fish pond.

Role Duties

Handling communications and administrative work e.g. emails, phone, greeting and signing in students and visitors Basic day-to-day tidying and cleaning of the office and bathrooms Ensuring we are well equipped with stock at all times e.g. office materials and hygiene products Accepting and recording payments for classes, memberships, merchandise, etc. Helping to plan and promote workshops and similar events Ensuring we stay on track with important letters, bills, etc. and helping solve any problems that arise from them Assisting Shifu Shi Yanzi with miscellaneous tasks as needed e.g. scheduling or form filling (some may require high English level)

About the Applicant

Essential:

Fluent or very good English Tidy, organised and detail-oriented. Good at remembering to do tasks and multi-tasking Can work independently as other staff may be in at different times or busy with teaching Friendly and personable - you will be interacting with students of all ages every day At least basic IT skills and willing to learn necessary systems e.g. uploading new course information to our website
Desirable:

Undergraduate degree utilising relevant skills (post-graduate degree even better) Relevant work experience Mandarin Chinese language

Hours

Part-time 2 to 3 days per week, 3.30pm - 8.30pm

Other Details

Staff get access to training and classes in our temple for free in their spare time (Kung Fu, Qigong, etc.) Staff get discounts on Shaolin Temple UK equipment Temple is closed on bank holidays - enjoy the day off Temple closes for a Christmas holiday for about 1 or 2 weeks There is free parking space on-site - just drive through the big red gates and park along the side of the ramp leading to the temple garden For public transport, nearest stations are Tufnell Park and Archway
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.50 per hour

Work Location: In person