SHERBORNE SPORTS AND LEISURE LIMITED

Oxley Sports Centre is located on the western edge of the historic and beautiful Abbey town of Sherborne
and has excellent first-rate facilities. Our modern and spacious Fitness suite was refurbished in 2022. We
also have 25m swimming pool, a sports hall, climbing wall, spin zone, squash courts, tennis courts, a
treatment room and the Coffee Pod.
Sherborne Sports and Leisure Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sherborne Girls School. SSLL is responsible
for the operation of Oxley Sports Centre.

Job Description for
Climbing Instructor

The Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and
expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Summary of the Role:

Oxley Sports Centre has an unrivalled Climbing and Bouldering wall in the
area, and we are looking for a new instructor to join our friendly team. You
would be required to lead and supervise junior and adult climbing sessions
with one regular class a week and opportunity for cover.

Responsible to:

Deputy Manager

Main Duties and
Responsibilities:

Main duties

•  To plan and lead Climbing sessions.

•  Check attendance of sessions.

•  To ensure that all loose equipment is erected and dismantled on
time  in  accordance  with  recommendations  and  code  of  practice
and always used correctly by members and visitors.

•  To  actively  sell  the  benefits  of  regular  exercise  and  health
promotion  to  the  lifestyles  of  all  members  and  prospective
members.

•  To co-operate with the Management team in all issues of health
and safety under the provisions within the Health & Safety At
Work Act 1974, the Company Health & Safety Policy, Operating
Procedures and any other subsequent and/or relevant legislation

•  To attend programmed staff meetings and training as required by

the Manager.

•  To actively promote the name of Oxley Sports Centre and

Sherborne Girls in all transactions with members and visitors.

Person Specification

Essential

Desirable

Qualifications and
Experience

Must hold a CWA qualification.

Skills and Abilities

Must be a confident and able to lead
sessions.

The ability to communicate effectively.

Personal Attributes

Be organised, pro-active and reliable.

Additional Information

Hours of work: xxxxxxx

Salary:

Pre-employment checks and Probation:
The successful applicants’ appointment will be subject to successful completion of a probationary period and full
pre-employment checks. Sherborne Girls will conduct online searches for shortlisted candidates.  This check will
be undertaken based on the requirements set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022.  The check will
help the us to ensure safe and robust checks on the suitability of individuals to work within our School.   To
minimise unconscious bias or potential discrimination issues, a person who will not be on the appointment panel
will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are of concern. A panel may explore
any concerns passed to them as part of our due diligence process.

Benefits:
o  Membership of an appropriate pensions scheme
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Free onsite parking
Discounted food and beverages at the Coffee Pod
Free Membership to the sports centre

Application Process:
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The closing date for applications: xxxxxxxx
Interviews will take place in the week commencing: xxxxxxxxx