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Cheer for Fun Instructor

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1104303


De Montfort University (Leicester)


26/10/2025


Other - See Job


1 hour per week - Wednesdays, 4.30pm – 5.30pm


Smart Casual

Pay


£20.09


£3.13

Description

Role

Unitemps is a University-owned temporary staffing agency that operates in various universities, including De Montfort University (DMU). There are several benefits to working with Unitemps at DMU:

Networking Opportunities: Through Unitemps, you may have the chance to work with various departments and individuals at the university. This can help you expand your network and establish connections that may be valuable for your future career.

Professional Development: Many positions available through Unitemps may offer opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement. You can learn new skills and gain valuable knowledge while on the job.

Career Progression: Some temporary positions may lead to permanent employment within the university, giving you a potential pathway for long-term career advancement.

Contribution to the University Community: By working with Unitemps at DMU, you become a part of the university community and can contribute to its success and growth.

THE ROLE

Our client De Montfort Unviersity are currently recruiting a Cheer for Fun Instructor. This role is a campus based role working the following hours: 1 hour per week, Wednesday 16.30pm - 17:30pm. 

The location of the role will be at: Campus-based work at The Watershed, De Montfort University. 

We would highly encourage students who meet the person specification to apply.

Overview:

To deliver inclusive, engaging, and enjoyable weekly cheerleading sessions that encourage student participation, physical activity, and social connection. The Instructor will create a fun and welcoming environment for all abilities, helping students build confidence and develop new skills while promoting long-term engagement in physical activity.

• Plan and deliver a weekly “Cheer for Fun” session suitable for all abilities.

• Promote inclusivity and engagement, focusing on enjoyment, teamwork, and confidence-building.

• Act as a point of contact for students, providing guidance, encouragement, and positive reinforcement.

• Support DMUsport’s wider participation programmes by signposting opportunities for continued involvement.

• Assist with promotion of the sessions via social media,

Duties and responsibilities

Session Delivery & Planning

• Design and deliver fun, safe, and engaging cheerleading sessions for students of all abilities

.• Adapt activities to ensure accessibility and enjoyment for new participants.

Communication & Relationship Management

• Act as a welcoming point of contact for participants.

• Liaise with DMUsport staff to ensure effective delivery and promotion of sessions

Logistics & Operations

• Ensure safe use of space and equipment in line with health and safety requirements.

• Create a positive and inclusive environment that supports participation

.• Monitoring & Evaluation• Record attendance and provide feedback on session quality and engagement.

• Suggest opportunities to improve student experience and increase retention.

Development & Sustainability

• Encourage students to continue participating in DMUsport programmes.

• Contribute ideas for enhancing the visibility and long-term growth of the activity.

The post holder is required to minimise environmental impact in the performance of the role, seek to promote environmental sustainability within area of responsibility and actively contribute to the delivery of the DMU Environmental Policy.

Treat all DMU staff, students, contractors and visitors with dignity and respect. Provide a service that complies with the Equality Act 2010, eliminating unlawful discrimination, advancing equality of opportunity and fostering good relations with particular attention to the protected characteristics of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief (or none), sex and sexual orientation.

 

Skills and experience
Essential

• Experience of delivering group exercise sessions in cheerleading
.• Relevant qualification(s) or certification in the activity area.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging, inclusive sessions for students of all abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with participants.
• Commitment to creating a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment.
• Reliable, organised, and able to work independently.
• Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Willingness to record attendance, provide feedback, and support the development of DMUsport programmes.
 
Desirable
• Experience working in a higher education or community sport setting
.• Knowledge of student wellbeing and participation in sport/physical activity.
• Ability to adapt delivery to meet the needs of diverse groups.
• First Aid qualification.• Awareness of environmental sustainability within sport and physical activity delivery.

Location
De Montfort University

Additional information

Unitemps is acting as an Employment Business, supplying temporary workers, in relation to this vacancy.

Unitemps DMU operates a monthly payroll - Please refer to the candidate information hub for DMU Unitemps in relation to pay dates and further information - 

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We aim to notify all candidates of the outcome of their application however volume of applications sometimes do not allow us to do so; please check your application status via your Unitemps account regularly; we may also communicate via email; please check your junk mail.

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