Sports Centre Assistant

CENTRAL FOUNDATION GIRLS SCHOOL; Greater London; On-site; GBP 16,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Greater London is seeking a reliable Sports Centre Assistant to support the operation of their busy facility. The role involves providing front-of-house service, supervising activities, and maintaining cleanliness. Candidates should have essential customer service experience and a positive attitude towards community engagement. Training will be provided, including first aid, and a commitment to safeguarding is required. The position entails working evenings and during school holidays on a rota basis.

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-facing setting is essential.
• Interest in sport, wellbeing, and community engagement.
• Ability to follow Health & Safety and safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support the smooth operation of the Sports Centre.
• Provide a welcoming front-of-house service.
• Help set up and supervise activities.

Skills

Good communication skills

Positive attitude

Basic IT confidence

Job description

Sports Centre Assistant

HOURS: 18 hours per week, across 3 days, from 4pm to 10pm, all year round

SALARY: Scale 1, spine point 2 - £15,327 p.a. actual salary

RESPONSIBLE TO: Community Fitness Manager & Community Manager

The Governing Body and Headteacher seek to appoint reliable, committed and enthusiastic Sports Centre Assistants to join our team as soon as possible.

We are looking for someone who is a genuine team player, with a positive attitude and an interest in sport, wellbeing and community engagement. The successful candidate will support the smooth operation of our busy Sports Centre, working evenings and school holidays on a rota.

The Sports Centre Assistant will provide a welcoming front-of-house service, help set up and supervise activities, maintain high standards of cleanliness and equipment care, and ensure that all users enjoy a safe, inclusive and well-managed environment. The role requires good communication skills, basic IT confidence, and the ability to follow Health & Safety and safeguarding procedures at all times.

Experience in a customer-facing setting is essential, while experience in leisure, education or community sport is desirable but not required. Training, including first aid, will be provided.

CFGS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be requested to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

Application Process

Application details are available on our website: cfgs.co.uk

Please complete our online application form, including a supporting statement of no more than 2 sides A4 in size 11 font addressing the job description and person specification.

Closing date: 9.00am on Friday 6th February 2026

Interview date: TBC