Casual - Sport Warden

Durham University; North East; On-site; GBP 13,776 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

Durham University is seeking a Casual Sport Warden to support first‑year students during pre‑season training. The role includes maintaining standards of behavior, conducting roll calls, and liaising with staff. Ideal candidates are third-year students with leadership experience and communication skills. Interested applicants should complete the online application with a CV and covering letter. Queries can be sent to the designated email.

Qualifications

• Ideally hold a position of responsibility within the club.
• Ability to communicate with large groups of people.
• Show maturity and leadership within the club.

Responsibilities

• Maintain standards of behavior in accommodation.
• Carry out roll call as teams return from training.
• Liaise with Porters and Duty Officers if an incident arises.

Skills

Ability to communicate with large groups

Maturity and leadership

Understanding of Team Durham sport

Education

Third-year student

Job description

We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities, neurodiversity, and long‑term health conditions, and we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process.

We will make adjustments to support the recruitment and interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, adjustments will be made to support people within their role.

About the University

At Durham University we are proud of our people. A globally outstanding centre of educational excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, and a unique and historical setting – Durham is a university like no other. We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things professionally and personally.

Across the University we have a vast variety of roles and career opportunities, which together make us a large and successful community, that is a key hub of activity within our region and nationally. We would be thrilled if you would consider joining our thriving University.

About the Role

Casual Sport Warden (Job Number: 26000611)

Type: Casual / Atypical (Fees)

Typical/Contracted Hours: 6 hours per shift

Closing Date: Ongoing

The role has been created to enable first‑year students to take part in pre‑season training as part of one of Team Durham’s performance teams in a safe and inclusive environment.

Post Holder Responsibilities: act as first responders / single point of contact for a Durham University performance team between the hours of 5pm to 9am each day.

Responsibilities

• Maintain reasonable standards of behaviour while the team is within their allocated accommodation, ensuring that this behaviour is at all times inclusive and respectful of all individuals.
• Carry out a role call as teams return from training, again in the evening and in the morning prior to departing for training and competition.
• Liaise with Porters and Duty Officers within the allocated accommodation in the first instance should an incident arise.
• Liaise with the on‑call member of Team Durham staff the following morning should an incident arise.
• Live in the same accommodation as their allocated team.
• Attend online and face‑to‑face training / induction prior to undertaking the role.
• Read and sign the Team Durham Code of Conduct prior to undertaking the role.

Person Specification

• Ideally hold a position of responsibility within the club.
• Ideally be a third‑year student.
• Show maturity and leadership within the club.
• No requirement to be a member of the performance programme.
• Have the ability to communicate with large groups of people.
• Have an understanding of Team Durham sport and, in particular, performance sport outside of their own sport.

To apply for the role please complete the online application process, uploading a copy of your CV and covering letter.

If you have any queries about your application or the role, please contact [e-mail].

Disclosure and Barring Service Requirement: Not Applicable.

If you are unable to complete your application via our recruitment system or would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to support you in the application process, please get in touch with us on [e-mail].