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MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY

STAFF VACANCY 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following posts:

STUDENT AFFAIRS DIVISION

POST A: SPORTS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT 

GYM ATTENDANT 2 POSTS ZVISHAVANE – (FIXED TERM CONTRACT) 

JOB SUMMARY 

The Sports and Recreation Gym Attendant is responsible for contributing to the Sports and recreational activities at Midlands State University the Sports and Recreation Gym Attendant is responsible for contributing to the Sports and recreational activities at Midlands State University. The Gym Attendant is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming gym environment, assisting members, and providing basic support to ensure a positive fitness experience for Midlands State University students and staff  

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

  • At least five (5) Ordinary level subjects including English.
  • A sports-related qualification is a must.
  • 1 year proven working experience in a University or Tertiary Institution 

REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS 

  • Has a background of sports,
  • Is keen to learn and develop oneself
  • Has good public relations
  • Has professional conduct
  • Can work under pressure without supervision
  • Is a team player

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Enforcing Gym, Recreational Centre, safety, fitness and departmental Policies.
  • Execute emergency procedures when necessary
  • Compiling records of users and managing documentation
  • Reporting and assisting in maintenance works
  • Assisting in replacements and ordering of equipment
  • Preparation of deduction lists for staff
  • Liaising with all the relevant University Departments when need arises through the Sports Department
  • Attend to basic repairs of equipment
  • Guiding gym prospective and registered users on the following:
  1. Appropriate workout programmes
  2. Proper attire and behavior in the gym

iii. Timetables

  1. Payments-subscriptions and affiliations
  2. Health and safety
  3. Orientation of visitors and new users

vii. Maintaining order in the gymnasium

viii. Attending to any Other duties as assigned

NB: Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer.  In promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.

APPLICATIONS

Applicants must submit copies of applications with the following: application letter, certified certificates, transcripts, copies of academic (‘O’ and ‘A’ level), national identification and curriculum vitae giving full details of names, place and date of birth, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact telephone number (s) and names and email addresses of three referees addressed to the Deputy Registrar – Human Resource

The application pack should be sent as a single merged pdf file to email address: vacancies@staff.msu.ac.zw.  

Closing date for applications is 12 February 2026.  Note that only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to.

Applicants should clearly state the post being applied for in the subject line.  It should also be noted that non-adherence to any of the above instructions will automatically cause the application to be disqualified.

To apply for this job email your details to vacancies@staff.msu.ac.zw