Job Introduction
Are you enthusiastic about fitness, sport, and providing excellent customer service? Do you enjoy working in a busy and varied environment? If so, we would love to hear from you.
is seeking motivated and customer-focused individuals to join our Sports Facilities team as Casual Sports Facilities Assistants. This is an exciting opportunity to support the day-to-day operation of our sports facilities while helping to deliver an outstanding experience for students, members, visitors, and the wider community.
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Supporting the safe and efficient operation of the College's sports facilities.
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Welcoming customers and providing a professional reception service.
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Managing bookings, memberships, and customer enquiries through our membership systems.
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Delivering gym inductions and a variety of fitness classes and activity sessions.
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Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety across the facilities.
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Processing customer payments and supporting day-to-day administration.
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Creating engaging social media content to help promote our facilities, events, and memberships.
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Assisting with opening and closing procedures and supporting weekend and event activities as required.
We are looking for individuals who:
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Hold, or are working towards, a Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification.
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Have experience in a leisure, fitness, sports, education, or customer-facing environment.
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Are passionate about health, fitness, and delivering excellent customer service.
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Have strong communication and IT skills.
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Can work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
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Are reliable, professional, and committed to maintaining high standards.
You'll be part of a supportive team dedicated to inspiring healthier lifestyles and providing excellent facilities for our students and community. This flexible, casual role offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience within a thriving sports and fitness environment.
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LGPS Pension Scheme with up to 17.5% employer contributions.
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Access to a Cash Healthcare Plan.
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Heavily discounted Gym Membership.
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Enhanced Maternity/ Paternity and Adoption leave.
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3 days paid emergency leave per year.
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Various Paid and unpaid leave for other needs.
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Funded Continuous Professional Development (CPD) where appropriate.
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Onsite restaurant, Canteen and Hair and Beauty Salon.
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Free onsite parking.
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On site Nursery facilities (up to 5 yoa).
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Cycle to work scheme and much more.
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Access to free Beamish Tickets.
Now is the perfect time to become part of our fantastic team at East Durham College! With recent investments enhancing our already outstanding teaching facilities and further development on the horizon, the College offers an excellent environment for both staff and students. We take pride in providing access to education for all, offering clear pathways through various stages of learning with a strong focus on employment opportunities across the North East region. We’re also thrilled to have earned our fifth consecutive ‘GOOD’ rating from Ofsted.
East Durham College operates across three campuses, delivering a wide range of courses from general further education and A-Levels to specialist land-based and technical programs, ensuring there is something for everyone. As a team member, you’ll enjoy a generous holiday entitlement, Local Government or Teachers Pensions, free gym access (Willerby Grove Campus), free parking, and much more.
We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive community where everyone can be themselves and succeed. We encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply and join our dynamic workforce.
As part of our commitment to equality and diversity, East Durham College operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants who meet the essential criteria, as part of our status as a Disability Confident Employer.
At East Durham College, we uphold Safer Recruitment and Keeping Children Safe in Education standards. This role requires an enhanced DBS check. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
For more information about the College, please visit our Creating outstanding futures | East Durham College.
Artificial intelligence
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