Duty Manager (two posts)

The Independent Schools Council; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a prestigious school as a Duty Manager, where you will play a vital role in managing sports facilities. This engaging position involves customer liaison, lifeguarding, and administrative support, ensuring a smooth operation at both Abingdon Sports Centre and Tilsley Park. The ideal candidates will possess excellent customer service skills and a good level of IT competency, with opportunities for professional development through qualifications like the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification. With generous benefits, including private healthcare and free use of leisure facilities, this role promises a fulfilling career in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Private healthcare insurance

Free uniform

Free use of leisure facilities

Discounted exercise classes

Free lunch during term time

Christmas closure days

Discounted school fees

Qualifications

• Strong customer service and administration skills are essential.
• Candidates should have good IT competency.

Responsibilities

• Assist with customer liaison and lifeguarding duties.
• Provide general administrative support and assist with bookings.

Skills

Customer Service

Administration Skills

IT Competency

Lifeguarding

Education

National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)

Job description

Abingdon School is seeking to appoint two enthusiastic, motivated and flexible candidates to assist with the operation of the sports facilities at Abingdon Sports Centre and Tilsley Park.

Staff are responsible for a wide variety of duties which include:

1. Customer liaison
2. Lifeguarding (Sport Centre only)
3. Assisting with school use and external bookings at both sites
4. General administrative support

Candidates must have strong customer service and administration skills with a good level of IT competency.

Duty Managers work as part of a team on a shift pattern; therefore, some evening and weekend work will be necessary.

Previous experience and professional qualifications in the sports/leisure industry are preferable. Applications are encouraged from candidates who already hold a valid National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) or have the ability to qualify within two months of commencing employment (Sport Centre only).

We offer a range of generous benefits including:

1. A contributory pension scheme
2. Private healthcare insurance
3. Free uniform
4. Free use of leisure facilities with discounted exercise classes
5. Free lunch during term time
6. Christmas closure days
7. Discounted school fees (eligibility criteria apply)

Early applications are encouraged and will be reviewed on receipt.

We recognise the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and all sections of the community.

CLOSING DATE: Friday 13 December 2024 (midday)

INTERVIEWS: w/c 16 December 2024

Abingdon is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.