Sports Assistant

Job description

Salary
£25,353 to £26,379 per annum pro-rata based on a 36.25-hour contract / pro rata if applicable. Posts are initially offered at the minimum salary point £13.45 per hour, with progression to the higher salary point, £13.99 per hour through annual incremental pay rise

Closing Date
Thursday 05 November 2026

Reference
REG2191326

Do you love working with people? Are you looking for a role that lets you make a positive impact every day?

At the University of Nottingham, we are proud to be a Times and Sunday Times Sports University winner, with a strong history of success and sporting pedigree. Our community includes Olympic medallists and international-standard athletes among our students and alumni.

If you'd like to be part of our ambitious future; providing health, wellbeing, and exercise opportunities for our university community, we would love you to join our team of Sports Centre Assistants at our Sutton Bonington Sports Centre.

We're looking for enthusiastic individuals with commitment, flexibility, and a passion for customer care. You should be able to deliver excellent service, work independently and as part of a team, and be confident supporting general facility operations, event set-up and delivery, and providing safe supervision of customers.

In return, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including staff discounts, travel schemes, excellent training and personal development opportunities, and a generous holiday allowance of 27 days (pro rata), plus standard bank holidays. You will also have access to leisure and childcare facilities across our campuses, as well as a contributory pension scheme.

This post is offered on a permanent contract, with the following hours:

• Saturday 1200-1800.
• Sunday 1200-1800.

Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click 'Apply Now' to complete your details.

Further information is available in the role profile. To apply, please click Apply Now and complete your details.

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Lauren Barker at [email protected] . Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.