Duty Manager (Sports Facility)

Role Description

York Sport are looking for a committed, enthusiastic and determined team player to join us and as a Duty Manager to contribute to the ongoing success of York Sport and to make a positive difference for all our customers.  

York Sport operates facilities on both the University of York’s West and East Campus' with a mission to inspire everyone to embrace active lifestyles, exercise and take part in sport and to offer the widest range of first-class sport, health and fitness facilities, services and programmes in the city.

The post holder will assist the management team across both York Sport sites in the implementation and delivery of business, health & safety and customer dictated policies to the highest standards of operational efficiency.

Management, supervision and coordination of staff and proven experience of delivering and coordinating staff training will be essential.

Key requirements:

• Current First Aid Qualification
• National Pool Plant Operators Qualification
• RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification
• Previous experience of working in multi-functional sports / leisure facility with a swimming pool

The hours of work are 37 per week, this will include a combination of early, late and weekend shifts.

The salary range is £29,318.46 per annum.

YCL has a fantastic rewards package available including:

• Generous annual leave of 38 days
• Free professional development opportunities
• Enhanced company and workplace pension schemes (terms and conditions apply)
• Enhanced company sick pay, maternity and paternity pay (terms and conditions apply)
• Discounts at local and national retailers, restaurants and attractions
• Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work and campus nursery
• 10% off at campus Nisa supermarkets and many campus catering outlets
• Free use of facilities at York Sport Village and Centre
• A supportive and friendly working environment
• Free and confidential wellbeing support 24/7
• Affordable on-site parking
• 37 hour week - less than our competitors in the city 
• 4 day working week - better work life balance 
• 1 weekend in three - better than the industry standard
• Opportunity for overtime
• Opportunity for multi site working

Take a look at YCL's Career webpages to find out more about YCL, what we do and what we offer.

Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 12 January 2025

York Commercial Ltd. (YCL) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the University of York. The Head Office is situated at the University of York, Heslington, York, YO10 5DD and the Directors of YCL are appointed by the Council of the University of York. The successful candidate will be appointed on YCL terms and conditions of employment.

The University strives to be diverse and inclusive  – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.

We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University. 

We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork