Sports Operative

Bishop Burton College; Beverley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Beautiful Rural Campus

Local Government Pension Scheme

Up to 40 Days' Leave

Birthday Leave

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free On-Site Parking

On-Site Catering Facilities

Optional Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted On-Site Gym Membership

Health & Wellbeing Programme

Job summary

Bishop Burton College is seeking a Sports Operative to help coordinate the use of our sports facilities for students, staff, partner clubs and commercial customers. You will prepare equipment for bookings, conduct gym inductions, support match days and handle membership inquiries from a busy campus environment.

The role requires recent experience in sport, leisure or customer service, plus strong communication and IT skills.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in sport, leisure or customer service.
• Strong communication and IT skills.
• Level 2 Fitness Instructor qualification would be valuable; first aid training or willingness to achieve it.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the use of sports facilities for students, staff, partner clubs and commercial customers.
• Prepare equipment for bookings and conduct gym inductions.
• Support match days and handle membership and booking enquiries.
• Carry out routine facility checks and work with colleagues to keep activities running safely and efficiently.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Customer service experience

Sport/leisure background

Education

Level 2 Fitness Instructor qualification

Job description

Actual Salary £12,261 Per Annum, Full Time Equivalent is £24,522

Working 18.5 Hours Per Week, Monday: 1.30pm -7.15pm, Tuesday: 6.45am-12.30noon,Wednesday: 2.45pm-9.45pm

Are you someone who enjoys working in sport, keeping facilities running smoothly and making every visitor feel welcome?

You may currently work in a leisure centre, gym, sports facility or customer service role, where you help people get the most from their visit. You are organised, confident dealing with enquiries and happy to turn your hand to practical tasks. You take pride in creating a clean, safe environment and know how much difference good customer service makes.

As a Sports Operative at Bishop Burton College, you will help coordinate the use of our sports facilities by students, staff, partner clubs and commercial customers. Your day could include preparing equipment for a booking, conducting a gym induction, supporting a match day or handling membership and booking enquiries. You will also carry out routine facility checks and work with colleagues to keep activities running safely and efficiently.

You will bring recent experience in sport, leisure or customer service, alongside a good understanding of sport and fitness. Strong communication and IT skills will help you work with a wide range of users. A Level 2 Fitness Instructor qualification would be valuable, as would first aid training or a willingness to achieve it.

At Bishop Burton, you will join a team that supports Sports Academy training, competitive fixtures and wider community use of the College’s facilities. The department works with professional organisations, including Hull City AFC, Hull FC and Lincoln City FC. It is an opportunity to use your practical and people skills in a busy sporting environment where every day brings something different.

Bishop Burton College/Riseholme Collegepromote equality, diversity and inclusion ensuring fair treatment, representation, and opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their background or characteristics. We see this as essential for creating inclusive environments and fostering innovation and creativity.

• Beautiful Rural Campus – Enjoy working in a unique countryside environment with excellent facilities.
• Local Government Pension Scheme – A generous defined benefit pension with valuable employer contributions.
• Up to 40 Days' Leave – Including annual leave, bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata for part-time colleagues).
• Birthday Leave – Enjoy an extra day's paid leave to celebrate your birthday
• Cycle to Work Scheme – Save money and support a healthier, greener commute.
• Free On-Site Parking – No parking costs or long walks to work.
• On-Site Catering Facilities – A variety of cafés and dining options available across campus.
• Optional Health Cash Plan – Helping you claim back the cost of everyday healthcare.
• Employee Assistance Programme – Free, confidential support for you and your family whenever you need it.
• Discounted On-Site Gym Membership – Stay active with reduced membership rates.
• Health & Wellbeing Programme – Dedicated initiatives to support your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.