Duty Manager - Sports Centre - Part Time. Job in Stoke-sub-hamdon Education & Training Jobs

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust; Stoke sub Hamdon; On-site; GBP 7,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in the UK is looking for a part-time Duty Manager to oversee operations at Stanchester Academy Community Sports Centre. This position requires strong organizational and communication skills, ideally suited for individuals with experience in sports or leisure environments. Responsibilities include supervising staff and ensuring customer satisfaction. Competitive pay of £13.26 per hour with additional training opportunities available.

Benefits

Positive working environment

On-site gyms

Free parking

Access to retail discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a sports/leisure environment.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Ability to manage people in a customer-facing role.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the daily running and efficient operation of the facility.
• Supervise staff and liaise with students and the public.
• Implement health and safety practices in the facility.

Skills

Organizational skills

Supervisory skills

Communication skills

Customer care

Education

L2 Fitness Instructor qualification

Tools

Leisure booking systems

Job description

We are looking for a Duty Manager to work at Stanchester Academy Community Sports Centre, to join our friendly and professional team. The facility is open for community lettings Monday to Friday and at weekends by arrangement.

Part time, 10 hours per week all year round, to include afternoons, evenings and weekends

Actual Salary - £13.26 per hour (£6,914.16 per annum)

As a Duty Manager you will be responsible for assisting the Sport & Leisure Development Manager in the daily running and efficient operation of the facility. The successful applicant will have experience of working in a sports/leisure environment, possess good organisational and supervisory skills, with an understanding of customer care, leisure booking systems, health and safety and people management. This is a customer facing position that will require excellent communication skills, supervising staff and liaising with students and members of the public in a friendly and professional manner.

The ideal candidate would possess a L2 Fitness Instructor qualification and there is an opportunity to complete further training with us i.e. L3 Personal Trainer/L3 Exercise & GP Referral. There is also the scope to complete additional PT hours supporting staff and students where suitably qualified.

Please note, if a high volume of suitable applications is received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.

Closing date for applications: Midnight, Sunday 30th November 2025

We believe in hiring for potential and this means that we value individuals for the knowledge skills and experience that they have developed in every aspect of their lives. If you don’t feel that you meet all of the criteria listed in the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply.

We care about our staff and provide a number of benefits in addition to salary including a positive and supportive working environment, on-site gyms, free parking, access to a retail discounts platform and Employee Assistance Programme. Helping you achieve a good work life balance is important to us. Lots of our colleagues work flexibly including part time hours and/or job shares and we are happy to discuss these opportunities with you.

We truly believe that diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective secure the best outcomes for our students. We strive to build teams that represent our local communities and welcome applications from individuals who identify as members of an under‑represented group and in particular individuals who identify as BAME, disabled or LGBT. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position.