Duty Manager Ref: 43579

About the role

Sussex Sport require an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to work on a 3 week rota basis at the and Sport Centre on the university campus. 

The Sport centre is open both to the University and local community and therefore you will be expected to deal with a wide variety of enquiries both in person and over the telephone. 

The post will involve duties such as taking exercise classes, supervising a small team of receptionists and sports assistants while on duty.  The day to day running of a busy sport centre; preparing halls, checking facilities, dealing with customers and overseeing a busy reception.

Excellent customer service skills, a friendly outgoing personality and the ability to work well as part of a team are essential.

About you

Applicants should have previous experience of working within the sport, leisure and fitness industry. The post would ideally suit someone currently working in the industry as a recreation assistant or fitness instructor who is looking for further training and development and supervisory experience.

About our Faculty

The Estates, Facilities and Commercial Services Division is vibrant and dynamic. We are continuously adapting to change and needs of our Students, Faculty, Visitors, and Permanent staff to deliver a great service. You can see our presence all around campus and we work behind-the-scenes to ensure an on-site positive experience for all. 
 
Over the last 5 years we have developed the East Slope, now we are working on the Developing of the West Slope: a mix of student housing and spaces for learning, socialising, and student wellbeing services. We are also thrilled to be working on Sustainability Sussex. Our vision is clear. Our strategic goal is for this University to be one of the most sustainable universities in the world.
 
Please find further information regarding the division at Estates, Facilities and Commercial Services: University of Sussex.

Why work here

Our university is situated off the A27, next to the beautiful South Downs where you will enjoy everything that our 150-acre campus has to offer. We are accessible by public transport; Falmer train station is a five-minute walk to campus and several bus stops are located within campus. We also have dedicated cycling paths and encourage our staff to use these with our offering of a cycle to work scheme.  

Sussex is a renowned, multi-accredited, research-led International University and this is only possible because of the people that work here. Whether you are a member of Faculty, part of a Professional Services team or a Student, it’s our people that make us great and we want you to be part of that. 

Find out more about our reward and benefits package. 

Find out about our equality, diversity and inclusion. 

Further Key Information 

Please contact Neil Linstrem, n.j.linstrem@sussex.ac.uk, Tel: 01273 87723 for informal enquiries.

For full details and how to apply see our vacancies page.

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Eligibility

Visa Sponsorship Queries: This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.

The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK.