Work with us

As the Sports University of the Year for 2024 and top University in the UK for team sport, we offer an award-winning programme of sport, health and fitness opportunities for our students and community. We're looking for exceptional people to support our students, staff and wider community.

Working at University of Nottingham will support the delivery of our "Vision for Sport" helping to establish the University as the first choice for students wishing to combine a top-quality education with an outstanding sporting experience.

Current opportunities

Please see below for ongoing opportunities within our team and links to view current University opportunities.

Fitness instructors

We're looking for fitness instructors to provide a high quality, friendly, well organised and professional service to the department’s customers within the University’s fitness facilities.

Responsibilities include,

  • new member inductions
  • writing fitness programmes
  • delivering fitness classes
  • giving help and guidance to members
  • walking the gym floor engaging, interacting and looking after the well-being and motivation of our members.

A current NVQ level 2 qualification (or equivalent) in gym/fitness instructing is essential to this role.

Hours of work are not fixed and by mutual agreement. Full training is provided.

Rate of pay: £13.88

To register your interest, please send your CV and supporting information to: james.nee@nottingham.ac.uk.

Group exercise instructors

We're currently recruiting group exercise instructors to deliver a range of classes, specifically Pilates, Aqua, Zumba and Les Mills programmes.

Fitness qualifications and previous experience are essential as well as a commitment to deliver an excellent experience for our sport and fitness members.

To register your interest please send your CV and supporting information to caroline.martin@nottingham.ac.uk.

For further information or to arrange a visit our facilities please email caroline.martin@nottingham.ac.uk.

Rate of pay: £25.00

Swim teachers

Our Learn to Swim programme is available for all ages and abilities from 6 weeks to adults. We deliver group swimming lessons for juniors and adults, early years lessons for 6 weeks old to 4.5 years, 1-2-1 lessons and have an expanding school holiday programme.

We work in partnership with Swim England to provide high quality swimming lessons focused on developing stroke technique and a range of water skills.

The University of Nottingham offers a fantastic hourly rate of pay and is committed to ongoing training and development.

We are not currently recruiting, but if you would like to submit a CV alongside your Level 1 or Level 2 qualification to  Joanne.brown@nottingham.ac.uk we can let you know when any vacancies become available.

Sports centre assistants

Sports centre assistants ensure and sustain the provision of a range of sports facilities to sports centre users. 

Responsibilities include:

  • To provide an effective service in the day-to-day running of the Sports Centre, with duties including setting up equipment, preparation of facilities for events, daily health and safety checks, daily building maintenance and fault reporting.
  • The security and safe us of the sports centre and surroundings
  • Responsible for administrating first aid to staff, students, customers and contractors

We are not currently recruiting for sports centre assistants but to register your interest, please send your CV and supporting information to: Cameron.offer@nottingham.ac.uk.

Fitness instructors

We're looking for fitness instructors to provide a high quality, friendly, well organised and professional service to the department’s customers within the University’s fitness facilities.

Responsibilities include,

  • new member inductions
  • writing fitness programmes
  • delivering fitness classes
  • giving help and guidance to members
  • walking the gym floor engaging, interacting and looking after the well-being and motivation of our members.

A current NVQ level 2 qualification (or equivalent) in gym/fitness instructing is essential to this role.

Hours of work are not fixed and by mutual agreement. Full training is provided.

Rate of pay: £13.88

To register your interest, please send your CV and supporting information to: james.nee@nottingham.ac.uk.

Group exercise instructors

We're currently recruiting group exercise instructors to deliver a range of classes, specifically Pilates, Aqua, Zumba and Les Mills programmes.

Fitness qualifications and previous experience are essential as well as a commitment to deliver an excellent experience for our sport and fitness members.

To register your interest please send your CV and supporting information to caroline.martin@nottingham.ac.uk.

For further information or to arrange a visit our facilities please email caroline.martin@nottingham.ac.uk.

Rate of pay: £25.00

Swim teachers

Our Learn to Swim programme is available for all ages and abilities from 6 weeks to adults. We deliver group swimming lessons for juniors and adults, early years lessons for 6 weeks old to 4.5 years, 1-2-1 lessons and have an expanding school holiday programme.

We work in partnership with Swim England to provide high quality swimming lessons focused on developing stroke technique and a range of water skills.

The University of Nottingham offers a fantastic hourly rate of pay and is committed to ongoing training and development.

We are not currently recruiting, but if you would like to submit a CV alongside your Level 1 or Level 2 qualification to  Joanne.brown@nottingham.ac.uk we can let you know when any vacancies become available.

Sports centre assistants

Sports centre assistants ensure and sustain the provision of a range of sports facilities to sports centre users. 

Responsibilities include:

  • To provide an effective service in the day-to-day running of the Sports Centre, with duties including setting up equipment, preparation of facilities for events, daily health and safety checks, daily building maintenance and fault reporting.
  • The security and safe us of the sports centre and surroundings
  • Responsible for administrating first aid to staff, students, customers and contractors

We are not currently recruiting for sports centre assistants but to register your interest, please send your CV and supporting information to: Cameron.offer@nottingham.ac.uk.