Sport Centre Assistant

Keele University; Keele; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave entitlement

Excellent staff pension scheme

On site nursery

Discounted health & fitness facilities

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Keele University Sport Centre is recruiting a proactive team member to support its facilities, safety, and customer service. You will perform cleaning, equipment handling, and supervise users to maintain a safe, welcoming environment.

With an emphasis on health and safety, you will work toward a First Aid at Work certificate and assist in first aid as needed, ensuring the centre is well presented for staff, students, and the local community.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Good awareness of health and safety in a busy sports facility.
• Willingness to work towards First Aid at Work certification.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and keeping the facilities clean and presentable.
• Control of facilities to ensure safe and smooth operation.
• Assembling and dismantling equipment as required.
• Overseeing safety and behaviour of users to prevent injuries and damage.
• Work towards First Aid at Work certificate and assist in first aid when qualified.
• Provide excellent customer service to students, staff and local community.

Skills

Cleaning

Facility control

Equipment handling

Safety awareness

Customer service

Job description

This post represent an exciting opportunity for an individual to join a team of staff at Keele University Sport Centre. The prime function of the Sports Centre is to promote health and wellbeing by providing excellent sport and exercise opportunities for our Students, Staff and Local community. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a range of duties in all areas of the facilities, which will include cleaning, control of facilities, assembling and dismantling of equipment. You will be responsible for overseeing the general safety and behaviour of users to prevent injury, misuse and damage to facilities. An awareness of health and safety is essential, and the candidate will also be willing to work towards a First Aid at Work certificate and once qualified assist in carrying out first aid. The successful candidate will enjoy making a difference to every person who walks through our doors, displaying strong communication and excellent customer service. You will ensure that the sports centre is always presented at its best providing a safe and clean environment. This post will typically work 5 days out of 7 in a working week. Typical shift pattern: Monday 3pm-10.30pm Tuesday 3pm-10.30pm Wednesday 3pm-10.30pm Friday 7.30am-3pm Saturday 9am-6pm

Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 15,000 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/ Keele University values equity and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles. Please note this appointment is subject to medical clearance by the University's Occupational Health provider.

The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave
• Excellent staff pension scheme
• Access to continued personal, professional and career development
• On site 'outstanding' nursery
• Discounted health & fitness facilities on site
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)

The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible. The University