Duty Manager- St Albans Sports Centre
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 proactive Duty Manager to join the team at St Alban's Sports Centre. Reporting to the Sports Centre Manager, this is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the day-to-day operation of a busy, high-quality sports facility, providing an outstanding experience for both the College community and members of the public.
Working alongside the Sports Centre Manager and fellow Duty Managers, you will help ensure the smooth and safe running of the Centre. You will supervise daily operations, support staff, oversee the delivery of activities and events, and provide excellent customer service while maintaining the highest standards of health and safety
The role includes opening and closing the facility, supervising shifts, responding to operational issues, and ensuring the Centre is welcoming, clean and well-presented at all times. You will also support the growth of the Centre by promoting memberships, encouraging participation in activities, and helping to deliver a varied programme of sports and events.
The successful candidate will have experience in a sports, leisure or customer service environment, strong organisational and communication skills, and a genuine passion for delivering safe, high-quality facilities and services. A good understanding of health and safety is essential, and experience of safeguarding is desirable.
Hours of work: 5/7 days a week, 37 hours per week.
Shifts very between 7am and 9pm.
In return, we have a great benefits package to offer, which includes:
- Free meal during working hours
- 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
- Free car parking on site
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted gym membership
- Employee assistance programme
- Staff Lodging (where available)
If you wish to apply for this role, then please download and complete the attached application form and return it to employment@ampleforth.org.uk
Alternatively, if you would like to find out more about the position, then please contact Will Mulligan, Sports Centre Manager, William.mulligan@ampleforth.org.uk
Closing date for Applications is 12:00 noon, Friday 31st July 2026
Interviews will take place week commencing 10th August 2026.
Interviews may take place during this time.
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.
