Sports Hall Reception & Operations Assistant

Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Pius X Catholic High School in South Yorkshire is seeking a dedicated Sports Hall Attendant to support lettings and school activities. You will welcome hirers, open/lock the hall, set up equipment, and maintain cleanliness and safety.

Working evenings and weekends as required, you will perform basic admin tasks, conduct site walks for security, and ensure COSHH and safeguarding policies are followed. The role suits someone reliable with a hands-on approach to facilities management.

Qualifications

• Basic awareness of Health & Safety principles (e.g., manual handling, basic COSHH).
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills for reception duties.
• Ability to communicate effectively with hirers, sports groups, visitors, and school staff.
• Ability to work independently, show initiative, and manage time during unsupervised shifts.
• Understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures within an educational environment.
• Knowledge of basic site maintenance, sports equipment setups, or cleaning practices.

Responsibilities

• Open, unlock, and lock-up Sports Hall and facilities during lettings and out-of-hours hires.
• Greet hirers, verify bookings and provide reception/customer service duties.
• Conduct regular site walks during lettings to monitor access, security, and rules.
• Set up and dismantle sports equipment, tables and facilities as required.
• Carry out day-to-day cleaning of designated areas to high hygiene standards.
• Carry out emergency cleaning and handle body fluids per hygiene guidelines.
• Store tools, equipment and cleaning chemicals safely in COSHH-compliant ways.
• Perform routine Health & Safety checks and report defects or hazards promptly.

Skills

COSHH awareness

Customer service

Communication skills

Independent working

Safeguarding knowledge

Sports equipment setup

Job description

Saint Pius X Catholic High School in South Yorkshire is seeking a dedicated Sports Hall Attendant to support lettings and school activities. You will welcome hirers, open/lock the hall, set up equipment, and maintain cleanliness and safety.

Working evenings and weekends as required, you will perform basic admin tasks, conduct site walks for security, and ensure COSHH and safeguarding policies are followed. The role suits someone reliable with a hands-on approach to facilities management.