Edgbaston Priory Club is seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Sports Attendant to join our Facilities Department as part of the Grounds Team.
This is a hands-on role responsible for preparing and maintaining the Club’s sports facilities, external areas and surrounding grounds to a high standard, ensuring members and guests enjoy clean, safe and well-presented facilities.
The role will have a particular focus on sports surface preparation, cleanliness and the presentation of the Club’s external areas, while also supporting the wider Grounds Team with routine maintenance and seasonal tasks.
The role will normally be worked Wednesday to Sunday, with early morning starts to ensure courts and facilities are fully prepared before members arrive. Flexibility will be required to support Club events, tournaments, adverse weather conditions and seasonal operational requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Sports Surface Preparation
- Prepare artificial sports surfaces for daily play, including hybrid clay, artificial clay and artificial grass courts.
- Drag mat, brush and line sweep courts to ensure optimum playing conditions.
- Carry out hand watering of hybrid clay courts as required.
- Prepare courts for coaching programmes, social play, competitions and tournaments.
- Set up and remove tennis nets, posts and court furniture as required.
- Carry out routine inspections of playing surfaces and report any defects or maintenance requirements.
Indoor Tennis Courts
- Assist with the daily cleaning and sweeping of indoor tennis courts.
- Carry out deep cleaning in line with the scheduled programme.
- Ensure indoor tennis courts are clean, safe and ready for member use.
Site Presentation & Cleanliness
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness across the Club’s external areas.
- Empty and clean site bins and dispose of waste appropriately.
- Carry out regular litter picking across the grounds, pathways, car parks and external areas.
- Clean exterior windows, entrance areas and other external surfaces.
- Clean and maintain the Club’s padel court glass.
- Support seasonal cleaning and presentation projects.
- Identify and report any issues affecting the appearance, cleanliness or safety of the Club’s grounds and facilities.
Grounds Maintenance Support
- Assist the Grounds Team with general grounds maintenance tasks.
- Support the maintenance of landscaped areas, pathways and surrounding infrastructure.
- Assist with keeping car parks clean, including seasonal leaf clearance.
- Inspect and clear exterior drains and gullies as required.
- Assist with seasonal grounds maintenance activities.
Equipment & Machinery
- Operate cleaning and grounds maintenance equipment safely and in accordance with Club procedures.
- Clean and store equipment after use.
- Carry out basic routine equipment maintenance where required.
- Report equipment defects or maintenance requirements promptly.
Health & Safety
- Work safely and in accordance with Club policies, procedures and Health & Safety legislation.
- Wear appropriate PPE when required.
- Report hazards, accidents, defects and maintenance issues promptly.
- Maintain a positive, professional and courteous approach when interacting with members, guests and colleagues.
Skills & Experience
Essential:
- Reliable, hardworking and self-motivated.
- Takes pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and presentation.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Good level of physical fitness and able to undertake manual outdoor work.
- Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good organisational and time-management skills.
- Flexible approach to duties and working hours.
- Excellent timekeeping and attendance.
- Able to work early mornings, weekends and Bank Holidays as required.
Desirable:
- Previous experience in sports facility preparation, grounds maintenance or facilities management.
- Experience within a sports, leisure or hospitality environment.
- Experience operating grounds maintenance or cleaning equipment.
- Knowledge of tennis court maintenance.
Benefits
- Free use of our top-tier sports facilities, including pools and fitness suite.
- 28+ days annual leave, plus additional annual leave for your birthday and length of service.
- Christmas and Boxing Day off.
- Exclusive discounts on merchandise, treatments, courses and access to Reward Gateway.
- Regular social events throughout the year.
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
- Free or subsidised meals.
- Club uniform provided.
About Us
Edgbaston Priory Club is a premier racquets and lifestyle members’ club set within 14 acres of beautiful grounds in the heart of Birmingham. We are also a proud tournament venue, hosting the Lexus Birmingham Open and the British Junior Open Squash Championships.
Our vision is to be the best member-led racquets and fitness club, delivering excellence and connection both on and off the court. Our values are Excellence, Community and Inclusivity, and we are committed to delivering exceptional experiences across every aspect of Club life – sport, fitness, social and leisure.
If you're reliable, hardworking and enjoy working outdoors, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: £28,496.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Store discount
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Work Location: In person
