Sports Centre Duty Manager

Clifton College; West of England; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Clifton College in Bristol is seeking a part-time Sports Centre Duty Manager to ensure high-quality delivery of our sports facilities and related commercial activities. You will oversee casual staff, coordinate dual-use scheduling between school and external users, and maintain day-to-day administration and customer communications.

The role is 30 hours per week with a focus on safety, service excellence and proactive facility management within a busy, community-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Customer-focused with ability to communicate with customers clearly.
• Experience overseeing casual staff and coordinating facility scheduling.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards in a leisure/fitness environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality delivery of sports centre facilities and commercial operations.
• Oversee casual staff and schedule dual-use use between school and commercial activities.
• Handle day-to-day administration and customer communications.
• Maintain health and safety standards.

Skills

Customer service

Staff supervision

Facility management

Job description

We are seeking a customer-focused Sports Centre Duty Manager to join our team.

You will ensure the high-quality delivery of our sports centre facilities and commercial operations. You will oversee casual staff, manage dual-use facility scheduling between school and commercial activities, maintain health and safety standards, and handle day-to-day administration and customer communications.

The role is part-time (30 hours per week)

Clifton College is part of Clifton College Education Group, and is a leading independent day and boarding school educating over 1,200 pupils aged 3 to 18 years. The College offers day education, flexi and full boarding and is a proudly inclusive and supportive community, with over 40 nationalities represented.

Founded in 1862, the College provides an exceptional all-round education that successfully combines a rich heritage with modern state-of-the-art facilities. Located in one of the most beautiful suburbs of the vibrant city of Bristol, we are proud to offer the finest all-round education based on the highest academic and pastoral standards, and a diverse range of first-class co-curricular activities.

Closing date: 08/11/2026

Early applications are encouraged, as the College reserves the right to interview and possibly appoint candidates before the closing date.

Clifton College is committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that better reflects our community. Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage / civil partnerships. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. Please note, we require candidates to be at least 18 years of age for all roles apart from our lifeguard positions where candidates are required to be 16+ with the relevant qualifications.

We arecommitted to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are required to share this commitment. Safeguarding is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the College. We make sure that all our staff are trained and supervised to a high standard so they can provide safe, effective practice.

All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes the disclosure of criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks. Due to the nature of the role, you will need to complete an enhanced criminal record disclosure (DBS check) and undergo our pre-employment screening. As a regulated sector we are required to ask for references prior to interview, by applying for this role you are consenting for us to contact your referees.Please note that this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 therefore you will be asked to disclose all previous convictions not exempt under amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.