Overview
The Sports Service is seeking an enthusiastic, pro-active and customer-focused individual to join our team at an exciting time of growth, as we expand to meet operational and business demand. As the service continues to develop its facilities and operations across the University, the role offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience within a large and diverse sports and fitness environment.
The ideal candidate will be passionate about sports and fitness operations, with a keen eye for detail and excellent customer service skills. The role holder will be part of the team responsible for creating a protected, clean and welcoming environment for individuals, clubs and organisations using University sports and fitness facilities on a day-to-day basis.
Responsibilities
* Support the operation of busy match and event days at external facilities (hockey, athletics, tennis, rugby and cricket) as well as at the University Sports Centre.
* Assist with organising or delivering some sports and fitness activities as part of education and community programmes.
* Be part of a team operating across multiple sites to maintain a welcoming environment for facility users.
Qualifications and Skills
* Helpful and positive attitude with excellent communication skills.
* Robust organisational and time management skills and the ability to work confidently under own initiative.
* Previous work experience in a sports centre, leisure or grounds environment.
* Confident using booking or similar IT systems; training will be provided on the specific system used by the Sports Service.
Details
* The role covers all sites including the University Sports Centre, Wilberforce Road Sports Ground, Fenner's Cricket Ground, the Indoor Cricket School, the Real Tennis Club and the University Rugby Union Football Ground.
* This is a full-time position following a variable shift pattern, including some early mornings, late evenings, and weekends on a rota system which includes working 3 weekend days (either Saturday or Sunday) across 5 weeks.
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