Manager II: Gymnasium (P7) (UJ Sport)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in the context of the changing social, political and economic fortunes of Africa”.
Job description
The Council of the University of Johannesburg has declared the University as a mandatory vaccination site as per the applicable policy ((https://www.uj.ac.za/covid-19/). All applications and offers of employment is dependent upon compliance with the said policy.
- Promoting UJ Values: Imagination, Conversation, Regeneration, and Ethical Foundation. Management of the Gymnasiums within UJ Sport.
- Teamwork and collaboration to ensure the effective drive of all staff to achieve targets.
- Ensure development and maintenance of key relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Maintaining high levels of customer care, often with a particular focus on avoiding the loss of existing members.
- Recruit, appoint, train, and supervise staff, including managing staff in the line of personal development, achieving targets, shift rosters etc.
- Effective financial management in line with university policies.
- Plan effective cost control strategy and management of assets.
- Control of income and expenses to ensure the successful function of Gymnasiums as a business unit.
- Managing maintenance, insurance, repairs, and acquisition of equipment.
- Buildings maintenance and cleaning aspects.
- Ensuring effective access control.
- Carrying out health and safety checks on the equipment and facilities.
- Maintaining brand standards and consistency across all facilities.
- Advertising and promoting facilities to increase usage.
- Ensure a preferred member experience through the provision of participation opportunities.
- Play a role in creating a platform for practical and experiential learning for students.
Minimum requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Sport, preferably in Sport management or Sport Science
- Two (2) to (3) three years’ experience in Management of a Gymnasium or Sport related facility Health and fitness working experience
- Relevant post-graduate Management, health and fitness-related courses
- Desirable: Post grad degree in Sports Degree (i.e Sport management or Sport Science) but not compulsory
- Required excellent knowledge and skill in the field of health and fitness, sport science, and strength in conditioning for multiple sports at university or semi-elite level.
- High competencies in sport specific assessment tools
- Essential: Level 1 first and desirable: Level 2 First Aid or BLS with AED training Management or other business-related experience is desirable
- Valid Code B driver’s license
- Good Management, Planning and Organisation skills
- Conversant with Microsoft office packages
- Analyse and resolve problems and situations effectively
- The ability to perform under pressure
- Excellent writing, verbal and electronic communication skills
- Proven ability to produce high-level reports
- Good Presentation Skills
- The ability to initiate and manage projects and work independently with good time-management
- The ability to develop collaborative relationships with senior staff across the University
- Exemplary personal qualities of integrity, sound judgement, attention to detail; and energy and interpersonal skills.
- A team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with people at all levels in a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment;
- Effective thought leadership and management as demonstrated through writing, presentations and/or participation in professional organisations
- Strong relationship-building and consulting skills;
- Strong interpersonal relationships and customer service; and Analytical thinking
Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.
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Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
