Senior Lecturer / Lecturer in Sport

Location: Manchester

Salary: £36,000 - £47,000 per annum (Depending on experience)

Contract Type: Varied Roles available  (Permanent/Part-time/Fixed-term)

Hours: To be confirmed, depending on contract - Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Our client is a pioneering higher education institution dedicated to preparing students for successful careers in the ever-evolving world of health, physical activity, and sports, including (but not limited to) health promotion, sports coaching, sports and exercise science and physical education settings.

Their expanding university located in the vibrant city of Manchester, they offer innovative programmes that expertly blend academic theory with practical experiences, ensuring the students and graduates are ready to excel in today's competitive physical activity and sports industry.

The Role

As a Senior Lecturer / Lecturer in Sport, you will play a vital role in shaping the future of their health, physical activity and sports curriculums. Your responsibilities will include delivering engaging sessions, designing curriculum content, and providing mentorship to the students. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to the development of all their sports programmes, ensuring they remain at the forefront of industry trends.

The University actively encourage applicants with discipline specific expertise in the following areas to apply:

• Sports Coaching (individual, community, special population groups, and non-traditional sports)
• Community Activators
• Lifestyle / Health Coach
• Disciplines which complement/support these areas

Skills & Experience

• A passion for physical activity and sport, and a desire to inspire the next generation of health and lifestyle advisors, athletes, coaches, and sports professionals.
• A relevant postgraduate academic qualification or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage students through dynamic and pedagogically sound teaching methods.
• Experience working in the health, physical activity and sports industry and a solid understanding of current trends and best practices.
• A collaborative mindset and a commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment.

Benefits

• An empowering and agile working culture, enabling you to live your lifestyle, fuel your passions and do your best work
• A competitive salary
• 35 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) + 2 weeks paid leave over Christmas and New Years
• Birthday Leave, their gift to you!
• Comprehensive Medical Insurance with Aviva
• Annual Eye Care and Glasses Voucher with Specsavers
• Comprehensive Life Insurance with AIG
• Generous Pension Scheme
• UA92 in the Community (three paid days leave for community/charity activity annually)
• Cycle to Work Scheme

To Apply

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