Sports centre duty manager

We are looking for a proactive, hands‑on Duty Manager to oversee the day‑to‑day operations of Clifton College Sports Centre.

This is a 30‑hour per week role, working on a shift basis to cover the operational hours of the Sports Centre. The role may include early mornings, late evenings and weekends.

As Duty Manager, you will be the face of the centre during your shift, ensuring our customers enjoy a safe, clean, and welcoming environment. You will supervise Lifeguards on shift, undertake pool plant duties, and manage queries, tours and new membership sign‑ups.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day operations of the Sports Centre.
• Cover operational hours on a shift basis, including early mornings, late evenings and weekends.
• Ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for patrons.
• Supervise Lifeguards on shift.
• Manage pool plant duties.
• Handle customer queries, tours, and new membership sign‑ups.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the sports and leisure industry.
• Proactive, hands‑on attitude with a "can‑do" mindset.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, late evenings and weekends.

Closing date: 26th June 2026

Applications must be submitted via our vacancy website application form.

Equality and Diversity

Clifton College is committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that better reflects our community. Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage/civil partnerships. We particularly encourage applications from under‑represented groups.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are required to share this commitment. Safeguarding is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the College. Staff are trained and supervised to a high standard to provide safe, effective practice.

All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes the disclosure of criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks. Due to the nature of the role, you will need to complete an enhanced criminal record disclosure (DBS check) and undergo our pre‑employment screening. As a regulated sector we are required to ask for references prior to interview. By applying for this role you are consenting for us to contact your referees. Please note that this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; therefore you will be asked to disclose all previous convictions not exempt under amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Minimum age: 18 years for all roles. Lifeguard positions require candidates to be 16+ with the relevant qualifications.