Sports Centre Assistant at Sharnbrook Academy

The Martin Bacon Academy; Bedford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Sharnbrook Academy, part of Meridian Trust, is looking for a reliable and customer-focused Sports Centre Assistant to support the daily operation of its busy facilities. The role involves equipment setup, maintenance, safety compliance, and handling online bookings and payments.

This 17-hour-per-week position requires flexibility for after-school and early-evening shifts. Training in First Aid is required, with DBS checks as part of safeguarding protocols.

Qualifications

• Experience in a sports centre or customer-facing environment.
• Ability to set up and clear equipment as required.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations for facilities.

Responsibilities

• Set up and clear equipment for the sports hall, fitness suite, outdoor courts and AGPs.
• Maintain and check the proper functioning of all sports equipment.
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed and report faults to the appropriate manager.
• Carry out reception duties: process online bookings and payments and complete end-of-shift reports.
• Clean equipment daily and carry out repairs to gym equipment as needed.
• Provide First Aid support and complete all required reporting.
• Monitor bookings via the online system and set up equipment ahead of club or pay-to-play sessions.

Skills

Customer service

First Aid

Health & Safety

Equipment setup

Job description

About this Role

Sharnbrook Academy is seeking a reliable, enthusiastic and customer-focused Sports Centre Assistant to support the day-to-day operation of our busy Sports Centre.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Setting up and clearing equipment as requested. This will include the sports hall, fitness suite, outdoor courts and AGP's.
• Ensure the proper maintenance of all sports equipment.
• Ensure that the requisite Health and Safety regulations and Codes of Practice are complied with for the safety of all staff and students, and reporting as required, to the Director of Sport or Sports Development Manager.
• Make regular checking of department equipment, fixtures, fittings and services. Reporting any faults to the site team and the Director of Sport or Sports Development Manager.
• Sports centre reception duties include checking online booking system, taking payment for pay and play bookings. Ensure payment report is completed at the end of each shift.
• Clean all equipment daily as required.
• Carry out repairs and maintenance to the Fitness room equipment.
• Provide First Aid Support to the Sports Centre users and complete all reporting (course must be attended).
• Monitor and action all bookings through the online sports facility system.
• Set up all equipment prior to club, community or pay to play bookings.

About Meridian Trust

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in thecountry. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educationalprovision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currentlyoperates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire,Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits forteaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to-

• Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
• Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
• Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
• Cycle to work scheme
• Defined benefit local government or Teacher's pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays

To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/.

52 weeks per year.

17 hours per week

• Monday - 7pm-10:15pm
• Tuesday - 7pm-10:15pm
• Wednesday - 5pm-10:15pm
• Thursday - 5pm-10:15pm

Closing date for applications: 13.10.2026

Interviews will be held on: 15.10.2026

Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applicationsearly in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion andequality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals areencouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexualorientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting thewelfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers toshare this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employmentchecks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service(DBS), as well as online searches.