Sports Centre Manager
Set in a beautiful Yorkshire valley, Ampleforth College is the world’s foremost Catholic boarding school, welcoming girls and boys of all faiths aged 11-18. Each student’s unique talents are recognised and nurtured within a welcoming community rooted in Benedictine values.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic Sports Centre Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of St Alban’s Sports Centre. This is an exciting opportunity to manage a vibrant, high-quality facility, delivering exceptional experiences for both the College and the general public.
As Sports Centre Manager, working alongside the Assistant Manager and two Duty Managers, you will take overall responsibility for the leadership, operational management, and development of the Centre.
The role includes driving growth in revenue through memberships and use of sports facilities. You will oversee the planning, delivery, and evaluation of sports programmes, coaching, and events to ensure an outstanding customer experience.
You will lead and support all staff through team development and training, and take operational responsibility for safeguarding as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead. Safeguarding qualifications are desirable at appointment, with the expectation that they will be obtained during the probation period.
Experience within sports centre management, and a strong understanding of safeguarding, health and safety, along with a genuine passion for providing safe, high-quality sports will make you successful in this role.
- Annual closed periods between Christmas and New Year
- Free meal during
- Group Personal Pension Scheme with Legal and General (Employer contribution matched up to a maximum of 8%)
- Death in Service Gratuity
- A generous Bounty scheme for referral of new staff
- Discounted on-site Gym membership
- Free car parking on site
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Staff Lodging (where available)
- A friendly and supportive working environment
Closing date for applications: Friday 9th January 2026
Interview scheduled: week commencing 19th January
If you would like to know more, please contact Jayne Potter, Commercial Enterprises Manager, jmp@ampleforth.org.uk
The St Laurence Education Trust and Ampleforth College are committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people. They expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and will ensure that all recruitment and selection practices and procedures reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to checks by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) along with other relevant employment checks.
