Job Overview
Interviews will be held week commencing 11 May 2026. The role will be based on the university campus.
Responsibilities
As Assistant Duty Manager, you will supervise a team of Recreation Assistants and ensure a high level of customer service at ‘The Edge’ sports facility. You will work with the Duty Manager to manage day‑to‑day operations, maintain safety and cleanliness, and enforce operational procedures and work practices. Your role includes motivating the team, working unsupervised when required, and communicating effectively with all stakeholders.
Qualifications & Experience
You must have experience working in a Sport, Leisure or Fitness Facility in a supervisory capacity. Hold a current Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS) Lifeguard qualification and a National Pool Plant Operators qualification, or be able to pass the latter within 3 months.
Working Hours
Full‑time shift work that includes early morning starts (0600 am), late evenings (1100 pm), weekends, university closure days and bank holidays. You will primarily be based at one of our designated sports facilities, but may be required to work at any of the university’s sports facilities.
Visa Sponsorship
This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas
Benefits
* 26 days holiday plus approximately 16 bank holidays / days the University is closed (including Christmas) – 42 days a year!
* Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
* Health and Wellbeing: discounted staff membership at The Edge campus gym, including pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls
* Personal Development: access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team
* Access to on‑site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes
Contact
Louise Bilton – Assistant Operations Manager
Email: L.Bilton@leeds.ac.uk
Please see details of the University’s Pre‑employment Health Assessment within the Candidate Brief.
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