Caretaker / Sportshall Attendant

Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities in South Yorkshire is seeking a Sports Hall Attendant to support lettings and community use. You will welcome hirers, open/close facilities, set up equipment, and help maintain hygiene and safety across the sports areas.

The role covers cleaning, basic admin tasks, and reception duties, with flexibility to work evenings and weekends. Training in safeguarding and health & safety is expected.

Qualifications

• Basic awareness of Health & Safety principles
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills for reception duties
• Ability to communicate effectively with hirers, sports groups, visitors, and school staff
• Ability to work independently, show initiative, and manage time during unsupervised shifts
• Understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures within an educational environment
• Knowledge of basic site maintenance, sports equipment setups, or cleaning practices

Responsibilities

• Site Security & Lettings Facilitation: opening/locking procedures during lettings and out-of-hours hire
• Greeting hirers, verifying bookings and providing reception/customer service duties
• Ensure key holding and controlled site access per security protocols
• Regular site walks during lettings to monitor access and compliance
• Setup, Cleaning & General Operations: set up/dismantle equipment and facilities safely
• Daily cleaning of sports hall, changing rooms, toilets, corridors and reception
• Emergency cleaning as required following hygiene guidelines
• COSHH-compliant storage of tools and cleaning equipment
• Health, Safety & Compliance: routine checks and clear emergency routes
• Report defects or maintenance needs to Line Manager
• Safe working per COSHH and risk assessments
• Manual handling tasks with safe practices
• Maintain safety awareness in varying conditions
• Customer Care, Administration & Safeguarding: friendly front-of-house support
• Maintain records for lettings, incident reports and repairs logs
• Comply with safeguarding, security and confidentiality policies
• Wear uniform and PPE on duty

Skills

Health & Safety basics

Customer service

Communication

Independent working

Safeguarding awareness

Education

First Aid certification

Safeguarding training

COSHH training

Job description

Job Description for Sports Hall Attendant

Role Purpose

To provide operational support for the Sports Hall and school premises during lettings and community use. The Sports Hall Attendant is responsible for welcoming hirers, opening and locking up the facility, setting up equipment, maintaining basic health and safety, and carrying out day-to-day cleaning and basic administrative tasks.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Site Security & Lettings Facilitation

• Responsible for executing opening, unlocking, and locking-up procedures for the Sports Hall and associated facilities during lettings and out-of-hours hire.
• Act as the primary point of contact during evening and weekend lettings, greeting hirers, verifying bookings, and providing reception/customer service duties.
• Ensure key holding and site access are strictly controlled following trust and school security protocols.
• Conduct regular site walks during lettings to monitor visitor access, site security, and user adherence to facility rules.
• Setup, Cleaning & General Operations
• Set up and dismantle sports equipment, tables, and facilities safely as required by letting agreements.
• Responsible for the day-to-day cleaning of designated areas (sports hall, changing rooms, toilets, corridors, and reception) to ensure high standards of hygiene.
• Carry out emergency cleaning as required, including body fluids (e.g., vomit, urine) following hygiene and safety guidelines.
• Ensure all tools, equipment, and cleaning chemicals are safely stored in accordance with COSHH regulations.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Carry out routine Health & Safety checks, ensuring fire exits, walkways, and emergency escape routes remain clear and unblocked.
• Assist in basic safety procedures, including reporting defects, hazards, or maintenance requirements immediately to the Line Manager.
• Work safely in accordance with COSHH guidelines, risk assessments, and safe working method statements.
• Safely carry out manual handling tasks (e.g., moving equipment, furniture, or stock) adhering to safe practices.
• Maintain alertness to site safety in varying conditions, including working in inclement weather or dirty spaces when necessary.

Customer Care, Administration & Safeguarding

• Deliver friendly, helpful "front of house" reception support to all community hirers, visitors, and sports groups.
• Maintain accurate manual or digital records related to lettings, incident reports, shift handovers, and repairs logs as required.
• Comply strictly with all school and Trust policies relating to child protection, safeguarding, security, and confidentiality, reporting any concerns promptly to the Designated Safeguarding Lead or Line Manager.
• Wear prescribed uniform and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times while on duty.

These duties should be regarded as neither exclusive nor exhaustive. The post holder may be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties appropriate to the grade and casual nature of the post.

Person Specification

Skills/Knowledge Essential / Desirable

Basic awareness of Health & Safety principles (e.g., manual handling, basic COSHH) Essential

Strong interpersonal and customer service skills for reception duties Essential

Ability to communicate effectively with hirers, sports groups, visitors, and school staff Essential

Ability to work independently, show initiative, and manage time during unsupervised shifts Essential

Understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures within an educational environment Essential

Knowledge of basic site maintenance, sports equipment setups, or cleaning practices Desirable

Experience/Qualifications/Training etc.

Essential/ Desirable

• Experience working in a customer-facing, sports facility, community centre, or school environment Essential
• First Aid certification (or willingness to undertake training) Essential
• Willingness to undertake mandatory training relevant to the role (e.g., safeguarding, manual handling, COSHH) Essential
• Work Related Circumstances (including Working Conditions) Essential/ Desirable
• High degree of flexibility to work casual, unsociable hours (mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays) Essential
• Physical capability to undertake manual handling tasks and moving of heavy sports equipment Essential
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding school matters Essential
• Able to work unsociable hours when required Essential