St Albans School - Sports Centre Duty Manager

Summary

Part time Duty Manager at our state-of-the-art Sports Centre. Responsibilities include managing lifeguards, setting up of equipment, supervision of activity areas and overseeing the operation of the building.

Detail

Full time equivalent annual salary circa £25,400 (£11,100 pro-rata for part time hours), depending on experience, plus benefits including generous contributory pension scheme and life assurance.

We are looking for a part time Duty Manager to join the team at our state-of-the-art Sports Centre. Facilities comprise of a 25m pool, endless pool, sports hall, fitness suite, studio, climbing wall and classrooms. In addition to School related activities the centre accommodates external swimming, netball and triathlon clubs with staff and local residents also using the facilities. Responsibilities include managing lifeguards, setting up of equipment, supervision of activity areas, overseeing the operation of the building including health & safety protocols and occasionally deputising for the Sports Centre Manager.

With a keen interest in sports and leisure the ideal candidate will be a good swimmer, be self-motivated with excellent customer service skills, able to lead a team and work on their own initiative. Previous experience working in a sports centre environment is desirable however training will be provided. The successful applicant will be required to undertake and gain a First Aid at Work Certificate and a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification.

Hours are 16.5 per week to be worked 5pm to 10pm on Tuesdays, 5pm to 10pm on Thursdays and 9.30am to 4.30pm on Saturdays. Additional hours may be available to cover for staff absences, including daytime and additional evening and weekend hours.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must therefore be willing to undergo child protection screening and safer recruitment checks appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. All positions within the School are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. St Albans School is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and the creation of an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment selections are made according to suitability for the post, irrespective of background or protected characteristic.

Please apply online at www.st-albans.herts.sch.uk by 6 December 2024. Should you have any queries please contact Sarah de Rossi, HR Manager, at scderossi@st-albans.herts.sch.uk. The School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

Documents

• Sports Centre Duty Manager FID November 2024

Further Information

https://www.st-albans.herts.sch.uk/information/vacancies