Sports Operations Coordinator

University of Reading; Reading; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Reading is seeking a Sports Operations Coordinator to lead a small team within the SportsPark facilities. You will oversee daily operations, provide front-of-house support, and help maintain high standards of service and safety for campus users.

The role requires excellent communication, an interest in sport and fitness, and the ability to work flexibly across a shift pattern. Salary is competitive and linked to Grade 4.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• An interest in sport and fitness.
• Ability to use your initiative and contribute to development.

Responsibilities

• Regularly act as a Team Leader on shift when required.
• Assist the Sports Facilities Managers with daily operational procedures.
• Oversee the Sports Assistants and ensure training and development.
• Provide front-of-house support to members and users.
• Maintain cleanliness and standards of the SportsPark.
• Provide first aid on duty and ensure Health & Safety procedures are followed.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team leadership

Customer service

Health & safety awareness

Initiative

Job description

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Job profile for Sports Operations Coordinator

Sports Operations Coordinator

Whiteknights Campus 29/10/2026 Sports Operations Coordinator

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Salary Grade 4£26,707 - £30,378 per annum Contractual hours 36 Basis Full time Region South Job category/type Academic and Administrative Support Date posted 30/09/2026 Job reference SRF54382 Attachments SRF54382 Sports Operations Coordinator JDPS.pdf

Job description

Full-time, Permanent Contract

The closing date for applications is 23:59 on 29th October 2026

Interviews will be held: 11th November 2026

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. The successful candidate(s) will have to ensure that they have the right to work in the UK or be able to secure this through another means without the sponsorship of the University. Further information about sponsorship is available on the UK Visas and Immigration Website UK Visas and Immigration Website .

The University of Reading is a world-renowned institution, ranked 35th in the UK for 2025, and 172nd in the QS World University Rankings in 2025. The University is 1st in the UK in the People & Planet University League and contributes £1billion to the UK economy. It has also just been awarded Sustainable University of the Year in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025.

Working as part of the SportsPark department, the Sports Operations Co-ordinator leads a small team within the Facilities & Operations team

• Regularly act as a Team Leader on shift when required
• Assisting the Sports Facilities Managers with the implementation of daily operational procedures and requirements
• Overseeing the Sports Assistants’ duties and ensuring they are trained and developed to carry out their roles and duties accordingly
• To provide front-of-house support to members and users
• Maintaining the cleanliness and standards of the SportsPark
• Communicating effectively with colleagues and customers
• To provide first aid on duty when needed and ensure all Health & Safety procedures and legislation is followed correctly

As a key team player, you will have:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• An interest in sport and fitness
• An ability to use your initiative and have the desire to contribute to the development of sport and active wellbeing to a range of customers

Candidates must be willing to work a 3-week shift pattern that covers early mornings weekdays 6:30am-3pm, weekends 7am-2:30pm and weekday evenings 2pm-10:30pm, weekends 2pm-9:30pm, as well as two weekends in three, to ensure the SportsPark facilities are operated to full efficiency throughout business hours.

Essential training and development will be provided as part of the role. You will learn key skills and complete training courses in customer service, health and safety, personal development and Information Technology.

If you want to contribute to delivering an improved, impactful and inclusive sport and active wellbeing offer on an award-winning UK Green Flag campus, then we want to hear from you.

Informal contact details:

Contact Name: Michael Dyer

Job Title: Sports Facilities Manager

Email address: [e-mail]

Alternative Contact Name: Kris Morgan-Jones

Job Title: Sports Facilities Manager

Email address: [e-mail]

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.