Sport Centre Attendant

Furness College; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Barrow-in-Furness seeks a motivated Sports Attendant for their Commercial Sport team. This permanent role involves supervising bookings, maintaining sports equipment, and providing exceptional customer service at the facilities. Ideal candidates should have a commitment to promoting physical and mental health and possess strong customer service skills. The position offers 19 hours per week, term-time only, with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Enhanced occupational pension scheme

Family friendly policies

Free parking

Discounted gym membership

Relocation package

CPD opportunities

Funded flu vaccinations

Funded eye tests

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising booking procedures at sports facilities.
• Ability to maintain sports centre resources and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise booking procedures at the sports centre.
• Maintain sports centre resources and assist with equipment upkeep.
• Provide excellent customer service at the sports reception.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Motivation to promote physical and mental health

Job description

Located on the edge of the Lake District National Park, Furness College is the largest FE College in Cumbria offering an extensive range of courses with a particular emphasis on technical learning, apprenticeships and Higher Education, in addition to the broadest A’ level offer in Cumbria.

We currently have a vacancy for a Sports Attendant in our Commercial Sport team. The successful candidate will be motivated and committed to promoting good physical and mental health. The Sports Attendant will supervise booking procedures, maintain sports centre resources and be responsible for the porterage and routine maintenance of equipment. Based at our sports reception, and overseeing the gym, pitch and sports hall facilities, excellent customer service skills are essential.

Hours: 19 hours per week

Tenure: Permanent (Term time only 40 weeks)

Annual Leave: N/A

Closing Date: 7th of October

Interview Date: TBC

What can we offer you?

• Enhanced occupational pension scheme.
• We believe that family comes first so please ask about our family friendly policies.
• Free parking on our college car park.
• We know how important it is to stay healthy, because of this we provide a discounted college gym membership.
• Relocation package for new staff moving to the area (T&C’s apply).
• As a college we know the importance of ongoing education, we are proud to provide CPD opportunities to support your growth and learning.
• Funded flu vaccinations.
• Funded eye tests.

For a full list of tasks and responsibilities, please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Furness College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and staff. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken, including an enhanced DBS check with barred lists and references. Please refer to the job description for safeguarding responsibilities specific to this post.

Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying this post is ‘exempt’ from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order 1975 as amended by the ROA 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) Order 1986.

Please access our recruitment and selection policy here which providesyou with essential information about our application and selectionprocess, along with key information about pre employment checks,including the requirement for a DBS (police) check.