Sports Centre Duty Manager - Pool Staff (On-site)

Job description

Sports Centre Duty Manager - Pool Staff (on-site)
National Minimum Wage
Casual hours; as and when required, 52 weeks per year

Suffolk New College Sports Centre is looking for an enthusiastic and responsible Sports Centre Duty Manager to join our Pool staff to cover for Holidays and sickness cover, as and when needed.

You will help oversee the day-to-day operation of the Sports Centre, ensuring that our facilities are safe, well presented and provide an excellent experience for students, staff, customers and members of the local community.

The Sports Centre supports the College's curricular activities during the day and operates as a community leisure facility during evenings and weekends. The Centre also delivers a student enrichment programme, providing learners with opportunities to participate in sport and physical activity outside of their curriculum.

Our facilities include:
• A four-court, multi-purpose sports hall accommodating badminton, football, volleyball, basketball, trampolining and other activities.
• A 25-station fitness suite - for Academic use only.
• Two multi-purpose activity rooms used for martial arts, table tennis, children's parties, teaching, meetings and other activities.
• Five-a-side and eight-a-side ProTurf synthetic football pitches.

The sports centre opening hours are:
Mon-Friday 7.30am - 10.15pm
Saturday 8.30am - 6.15pm
Sunday 8.30 - 8.15pm

The Centre also accommodates Goals Soccer Centre, which operates the football pitches. They manage and staff the pitches area during evenings and weekends.

During College daytime hours, the outdoor pitches remain under the control of Suffolk New College whilst the Sports Centre is the responsibility of Suffolk New College, at all times.

As a Duty Manager, you will play an important role in ensuring the smooth, safe and effective operation of the Sports Centre.
Your responsibilities would include unlocking and preparing the Centre, setting up facilities and equipment, checking that everything is ready for customers, responding to customer enquiries, monitoring activities, dealing with operational issues and ensuring the Centre is clean, safe and well maintained.

You will be someone who:
• Has a genuine interest in sport, leisure and physical activity.
• Is confident dealing with people from a wide range of backgrounds.
• Can remain calm and professional when working under pressure.
• Is proactive, reliable and able to use their initiative.
• Has excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Is comfortable taking responsibility and making decisions when required.
• Can work effectively as part of a team while also being confident working independently.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their experience within the leisure and sports industry and take the next step towards a career in sports centre management.
At Suffolk New College, we promote the culture of BeSNC. Implementing BeSNC is not just a choice; it's a commitment to providing the best possible environment for our learners to thrive. It's a commitment to nurturing an inclusive and supportive community where each student, staff and community member can reach their full potential.

Closing date: Thursday 22nd October 2026 Midnight

Interview date: Thursday 29th October 2026

The College reserves the right to close this advert early.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide individual feedback at either application or interview stage.

Kindly be advised that we are unable to provide skilled worker sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the country without the need for sponsorship.

You may use AI tools to support your application but all information must truthfully reflect your own skills and experience. You may be asked to discuss the details during the recruitment process.

This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our on-going commitment to Equality and Diversity, Suffolk New College guarantee to short list all applicants from a black or ethnic minority group who meet the essential criteria and all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. All appointments are subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

We do not recognise any agencies or search agencies acting on our behalf unless they have been officially engaged. Applicants should apply to us directly and not be persuaded to go via an agency.

The college will not recognise any agency fees for recruitment activities unless an active engagement linked to a specific role has been agreed.

The college will not pay fees associated with CVs or applicants who are sent to the college via agencies on a speculative basis or in response to college adverts.

Agencies should refrain from sending CVs to anyone working for the college on a speculative basis. The college will make approaches to agencies via our HR team if we feel that we need assistance with a post.