Job Description

Salary

Grade 2 25,249 per annum pro rata

Contractual hours

18

Basis

Part Time

Region

Central

Job category/type

Professional Services

Date posted

06/01/2026

Job reference

REQ000443

Sport Department

Sport Operations Assistant

Part time: 18 hours per week (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 1pm- 7pm)

Permanent

Unfortunately, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship in line with Home Office requirements. Applicants will therefore be unable to secure a Skilled Worker visa for this role and will require an alternative source of

right to work in the UK.

THE POST - Sport Operations Assistant - Ayr

The University of the West of Scotland Sport department has an exciting opportunity for a part-time role in the post of Sport Operations Assistant based at our Ayr Campus.

The postholder will support the operational delivery of sports facilities and service activities. You will be responsible for maintaining effective communication with the Sport Operations Manager and operational team. This role involves a pro-active approach to assisting in the development and delivery of sports services which will positively impact on the student and staff experience and wellbeing.

The successful candidate will operate formal procedures laid down by the University in relation to Sport Operations to ensure the effective management of UWS Sport administration, access control and facility operations. They will provide guidance in sport and fitness activities in an individual and group setting, providing a structured approach to service delivery which enhances operations with a view to maximising customer experience.

The successful candidate should have the following:

HNC or gym qualification recognised by CIMPSA.

A developed understanding of sport and fitness through education or working experiences.

Experience within a customer service environment.

Basic computer literacy/IT skills and/or ability to use a specialist software package relevant to the job

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Previous Experience of delivering practical fitness or sports sessions Ability to work as part of a team and own initiative

You will enjoy working as part of a team, have excellent communication skills, and the ability to prioritise and manage a busy workload. With drive, enthusiasm and tenacity you will be accustomed to operating within a busy environment.

ABOUT US

The University of the West of Scotland is one of Scotland's largest and most dynamic modern universities. Our reach across the country, together with our London campus, means that UWS is a significant force in global knowledge creation, innovation, and a leading provider of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degree education. Our degrees provide students with a transformational experience; equipping them with highly sought-after graduate skills that set them up for global success in world-leading sectors, industries and businesses.

With cutting-edge courses, modern pedagogy and practical knowledge, we enable our students and staff to experience the joy of learning, teaching, research and innovation, and apply their knowledge for the benefit of others.

UWS is officially ranked by Times Higher Education in the top 200 universities worldwide under 50 years old (2023 Young University Rankings).

Our professional services teams are the backbone of UWS, providing robust and innovative solutions to support the vast range of work across learning and teaching, and research and innovation. You will join a supportive and dedicated team, playing a key role in a range of work that will help drive forward our ambition to deliver world-leading research, and graduates who will design, shape and build a new future.

We offer our staff a caring and supportive environment, across five campuses, and a competitive benefits package which includes:

24 days of annual leave, plus a further 12 days for public/university holidays

Additional days leave on your birthday

Defined benefit contribution pension scheme (including death in service benefits upon joining the scheme

A flexible approach to working pattern and work-life balance

Employee discount scheme across 3,500 retailers

Fitness facilities across our campuses

Access to a range of health and wellbeing resources, including occupational health, physiotherapy and access to our Employee Assistance Programme

Professional, career and research development opportunities.

Closing Date: Tuesday 27th January

Interview Date: Friday 13th February

Please note that the appointment will be made on the first point of the salary scale (unless by exception, where evidence would need to be provided).

The University reserves the right to shorten/extend the closing date of any position where a high/low volume of suitable applications are received. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, an early application would be encouraged.

You can find out more about how the University uses your personal data as part of the recruitment process by looking at the UWS HR Applicant Privacy Notice at

www.uws.ac.uk

UWS are committed signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant.

UWS is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups.

UWS is a "Disability Confident" employer.

University of the West of Scotland is a registered Scottish charity, no. SC002520