About the role
Casual staff – UniSC Sport and Fitness
Discover opportunities for casual employment within the UniSC Sport and Fitness team! Interested in exploring suitable roles aligned with your expertise? Express your interest to join our community when suitable opportunities arise.
At UniSC Sport and Fitness, we offer a variety of programs, facilities, and services aimed at promoting physical activity and enhancing overall wellness. From state of the art fitness centres and diverse group fitness classes to competitive sports teams and recreational activities, we provide opportunities for individuals of all interests and fitness levels to engage in active living.
Primary Objectives
- Deliver high quality fitness instruction, including group fitness classes, personal training sessions, and specialised fitness programs.
- Assist in the administration and coordination of sports programs, leagues, and events.
- Manage and maintain fitness and sports facilities, ensuring they are safe, clean, and well equipped.
- Contribute to the implementation of wellness programs and initiatives that promote healthy lifestyles among the university community.
- Provide exceptional customer service to all participants, addressing inquiries, and ensuring a positive experience.
- Promote and market sport and fitness programs through various channels to increase participation and engagement.
- Collaborate with other university departments and external partners to enhance the sport and fitness offerings at UniSC.
Desirable Qualifications or Skills
- Experience in sports administration, fitness instruction, program coordination, or event management.
- Strong knowledge of fitness principles, exercise techniques, and wellness strategies.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire participants.
- Strong organisational and time management abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- Proficiency in using fitness and sports management software and tools.
- A proactive and customer focused approach to service delivery.
- Relevant qualifications or certifications in fitness instruction, sports management, wellness coaching, or a related field.
If you are passionate about promoting physical activity and wellness and are interested in casual professional opportunities within the field of sport and fitness, we encourage you to register your expression of interest.
Working towards a better tomorrow
We're all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. We’re not the biggest university. But we’re growing every day, and doing big things. Like ground-breaking research, championing sustainability, producing gold-winning athletes and award-winning alumni.
We're one of the fastest growing universities in Australia, growing to over 2,000 people across 5 campuses in South East Queensland.
Teaching excellence is at the heart of what we do, and our commitment to sustainability is integrated into our teaching, research, and daily operations. According to the 2023-24 Good Universities Guide we are Australia's highest rated public university for postgraduate teaching quality, skills development and student support and Australia's number one public university for overall postgraduate student experience. Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 26 research fields ranked at or above world standard according to the Excellence in Research for Australia Rankings. In 2023 we recorded the biggest improvement in Australia for research quality, moving up more than 331 places in the world rank.
At UniSC you will have the opportunity to shape the educational landscape and inspire the minds of future generations. We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, encouraging continuous professional development and providing resources to enhance your teaching and research endeavours.
We recognise and value the contributions of each team member to our culture and success. We're not afraid to be different, and we're looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team that is working together to improve our local and global challenges.
Culture & Benefits
- Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
- Modern teaching & research facilities.
- Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
- We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
- EAP & discounted private health.
UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.
Contact People and Culture for further information: UniSC-careers@usc.edu.au
We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at https://www.linkedin.com/school/university-of-the-sunshine-coast/life
Please note: To maintain currency of this register, applicants will be notified via email when the pool will be re-advertised, with a link to re-apply if you wish to be considered for future opportunities.