Sports and Fitness Tutor

The Company

Competence Development Academy and Wigan Warriors College together form the rapidly expanding Further Education offering within Competence Development Ltd, a leading Sport & Physical Activity Training Provider and specialist Education Technology developer. We always put learners first and operate with a ‘can-do’ culture, focusing on quality with various progression routes into employment, further or higher education training.

Overview

We are looking to appoint a qualified exercise and fitness tutor with experience of delivering within the further education sector. This role will involve delivery and assessment on a range of qualifications aimed primarily on health & fitness, generally sport with creative, development and project involvement in non-term time.

The role requires an organised and driven individual with a passion for quality education. The ideal candidate will demonstrate areal enthusiasm to develop learners to the highest level within further education with access to leading practitioners for personal career development.

This role is an excellent starting point for different career development, learning and advancement with an innovative and wide-ranging organisation focusing on Competence Development, use of technology, advanced assessment methodologies in sports and physical activity and quality education for all levels of students.

Your qualifications and experience

Essential

• PGCE, Certificate or Diploma in Education or equivalent
• Vocational Degree in Sport, Health & Fitness
• Industry Certificates in Gym / Fitness Instruction
• Teaching experience within the Further Education Sector
• Proven track record of delivering outstanding results in education

Desirable

• QTS
• Assessor Qualification
• Industry experience in sports coaching

You will have a track record in

• Delivering Sports & Active Leisure qualifications within further education
• Marking, Assessment and learner feedback procedures
• Building meaningful and positive working relationships with students and peers

Key Responsibilities for this role

• Course delivery and assessment of sport & fitness qualifications
• Regular tracking and monitoring of student progression
• Completion of Learner Progress Assessments
• Attend staff training and CPD sessions
• Support the ongoing recruitment of students through regular school-based careers events and open evenings

Benefits include

• Pension scheme with options to increase your contribution
• Free gym membership
• Free parking‍

Salary

£26K–28K per annum, dependent on experience

Closing Date

Wednesday 12th February 2025

How to apply

To apply, please send an up-to-date CV with covering letter, marked for the attention of Head of Education, Kevin Perry.