The University of Manchester
Sport Centre Assistant
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Sport Centre Assistant
We are seeking a motivated and collaborative individual to join our team as a Sport Centre Assistant. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of sport and physical activity opportunities across the University of Manchester within a dynamic and inclusive environment.
The University of Manchester has over 16,000 students and staff taking part in organised sport and physical activity through the University. The University recognises the importance of an active lifestyle in both the experiences that these opportunities provide our audiences as well as the positive impact that they have on their wellbeing. Delivery of our sport and physical activity strategy is through UoM Sport which is based across our campuses primarily in Fallowfield at the Armitage Sports Centre and in Manchester University Students’ Union on Oxford Road.
Our activities take place across the city utilising a range of city facilities in supporting our community being active and promoting physical activity opportunities through our facilities and programmes. The University is therefore looking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic person to work as a Sport Centre Assistant. As part of the Sport operations team and in liaison with the Sport Coordinator (Operations), the successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the facility, maintenance of the indoor and outdoor site and a high-quality experience for all users.
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You will be responsible for:
- Day-to-day operation of the facility
- Maintenance of the indoor and outdoor site
- Delivering a high-quality experience for all users
- Supporting the Sport operations team
- Working in liaison with the Sport Coordinator (Operations)
We welcome candidates who bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and approaches to their work.
About You
We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
As an equal opportunities employer, we support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
Our University is positive about flexible working.
Shift Pattern
The current shift pattern for this position is:
- Monday: 13:30 - 23:00
- Tuesday: OFF
- Wednesday: 06:45 - 14:45
- Thursday: 13:00 - 23:00
- Friday: OFF
- Saturday: OFF
- Sunday: 08:15 - 19:45
Days on shift include a one hour unpaid break.
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Benefits
Our benefits include:
- Generous employer pension contribution
- Christmas closure across all departments outside of annual leave and bank holidays
- Purple Place employee discount platform
For more information, please see University of Manchester Benefits. You can also find information on our Flexible and Hybrid working here.
We are an open place of enquiry and challenge. We embrace and celebrate difference, diversity and debate, and we pride ourselves on being a place of education, learning and community where we are able, within the law, to question and test received wisdom, express new ideas and explore controversial or unpopular topics and opinions. Find out more from our Freedom of Speech Policy.
Enquiries about the role, shortlisting and interviews
Interviews for this role will take place on Tuesday 1 September. Alternative arrangements can be made.
Name: Kirtleye West
Email Address: kirtleye.west@manchester.ac.uk
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Email Address: recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk
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