Assistant Duty Manager - Colne Valley High School

Kirklees Council; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Kirklees Council, on behalf of Colne Valley High School, is seeking an Assistant Duty Manager to support day-to-day operations of the sports facilities. This part-time role requires effective communication and customer service skills while ensuring the safety and welcoming atmosphere for all users. The successful candidate will work weekends, exhibit flexibility, and possess a proactive approach to health and safety, with opportunities for professional development and a generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Contributory pension through the West Yorkshire Pension Fund

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-facing role, preferably in a leisure or sports environment.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including weekends.
• Proactive and responsible attitude towards health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Support the Sports Facilities Manager in the operation of the Sports Centre.
• Ensure a safe and welcoming environment for all users.
• Manage facility operations and assist in activity bookings.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Time Management

Customer Service

Basic IT Skills

Job description

Assistant Duty Manager - Colne Valley High School

Organisation: Schools

Directorate: Secondary Schools

Service Area: Colne Valley High School

Hours: 12.5 hours per week on a rota basis, all year round. Shifts: Monday to Sunday (as per rota):
Weekdays (Mon–Fri): 4:30pm – 9:30pm
Weekends (Sat–Sun): 9:00am – 2:00pm

Number of Jobs: 1

Location(s): Huddersfield and surrounding areas

Position type: Permanent

Grade: Scale point 9 - 12

£13.69 per hour

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Colne Valley High School.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Duty Manager to support the Sports Facilities Manager in the day-to-day operation of Colne Valley High School’s Sports Centre.

The Assistant Duty Manager will ensure a safe, welcoming, and professional environment for all users, manage facility operations, and assist in the smooth delivery of activities and bookings. A willingness to work independently and flexibly within the team is essential, as are strong interpersonal and communication, organisational, time management, and customer service skills.

Having previously worked in a customer-facing role, the successful candidate will preferably have experience in a leisure or sports environment. The successful candidate will be reliable and flexible to cover shifts across weekdays and weekends. Basic IT skills (e.g., using booking systems, emails), and a proactive and responsible attitude to health and safety is essential in this role, as is a willingness to undertake relevant training (e.g., First Aid, Safeguarding).

In return, you will work with a progressive and forward-thinking Multi Academy Trust where there are opportunities for development and career progression. We offer many benefits, including a generous holiday entitlement and contributory pension through the West Yorkshire Pension Fund. Great Heights Academy Trust is a growing multi-academy trust with seven schools in the West Yorkshire area and plans to further expand. We are also home to a SCITT, Research School, and an English Hub.

Great Heights Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out, including references, an enhanced DBS check, an online search, and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.

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