Job number
COO01279
Faculties
Chief Operating Officer (COO) Team
Departments
Sport and Leisure Services
Salary or Salary range
£34,487 - £36,434 per annum
Location/campus
South Kensington Campus - On site only
Contract type work pattern
Full time - Open ended
Posting End Date
14 Sep 2025
About the role
Move Imperial is looking for an Assistant Duty Manager to join the team in their state-of-the-art sports facility, Ethos, based in the heart of South Kensington. This facility serves Imperial students and staff as well as the local community and includes a sports hall, climbing wall, swimming pool, squash courts, state-of-the-art-fitness gym, exercise studio and sports therapy rooms. Further information on this facility can be found at
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has leisure industry or lifeguard experience and is ready to take their first step into management. As the Assistant Duty Manager, you will be given the opportunity to take on additional responsibilities while still performing the roles and responsibilities of a Recreation Assistant (lifeguard). As a department we pride ourselves on developing and nurturing talent and see this role as a key starting point to a successful career at Imperial.
What you would be doing
This is a customer facing role, as such the successful applicant must be ready to communicate with a diverse range of customers and demonstrate a strong commitment towards ensuring excellence in customer service, enhancing the customer experience, and ensuring that all areas work in accordance with Departmental and Imperial requirements and agreed standards.
Please note that all posts are offered on a 5 out of 7-day contract and will require flexibility regarding work patterns. In addition, please see the Person Specification for the essential qualifications and criteria required to fulfil this role which you will need to demonstrate in your application supporting statement.
If you are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, have experience in the leisure industry or as a lifeguard, and are ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our team at Ethos.
What we are looking for
* Current/Valid RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification or equivalent
* Experience of managing sports activities and/or facilities
* Experience of working as a Lifeguard
* Understanding of Equal Opportunities within the context of a student leisure environment
* Understanding of providing excellent customer service and care
* Knowledge of Health & Safety Legislation
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* Ability to work on own initiative
* Be well presented
* Be flexible and prepared to work unsocial hours if required
* Ability to direct and supervise Sports Centre users in the safe use of the Centre
* Required standard of general fitness (you may be asked to complete a NPLQ competency test)
What we can offer you
* The opportunity to grow within a department that values and nurtures talent, and to make an impact through our Physical Activity and Sport Strategy
* Career development training
* A company pension scheme
* A reduced rate in our sports centre
* Interest-free season ticket/cycle loan schemes
* The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution
* Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year)
Further information
If you require any further details on the role please contact: Constantina Tryphonos, Ethos Centre Manager by email on –
Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday, 14 September 2025
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