Sports Facilities Assistant

Sport is central to the Eton community, and the finest facilities are provided to support the sports programme which is designed to encourage a rich and diverse experience for the boys.

As a Sports Facilities Assistant, the postholder will ensure a high-quality service and safe environment for users of all our sports facilities. These include Athens, our Sports Centre containing an 8-lane, 25m pool with movable floor and 4-court multi-purpose sports hall. Other sites comprise of floodlit all-weather pitches, tennis courts and other indoor sports provision as well as a national standard athletics stadium, pavilion at Willowbrook, and a fully equipped gymnasium.

The Sports Facilities Assistant will be the first point of contact for all users, ensuring a high-quality service is provided and correct use of our facilities are adhered to. The postholder will have full ownership of the facility whilst on shift including; responsibility for opening and closing all sites including the gymnasium, swimming pool (lifeguarding included) and all-weather pitches. Setting up and dismantling of equipment, identifying and reporting maintenance issues and overseeing general safety and behaviour to ensure the health and safety of users during activities.

The Sports Facilities Assistant will support the implementation of new services and facilities, sharing ideas for improvements.

Due to the needs of the school and the department, we may interview suitable candidates before the closing date. This job may also close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.

Benefits Eton College offers a wide range of benefits, including an 11% employer contribution to your pension (with 4.9% employee contribution), Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced Maternity / Paternity scheme, a cycle to work scheme, subsidised lunches during term time, free or heavily discounted access to the College’s sport and leisure facilities and discounts at local retailers and businesses.

Main Duties
Ensure that all operational duties are carried out in accordance with NOP/EAP procedures and following procedures in the Staff Information file;
Be the first point of contact for all users, ensuring a high-quality service is provided;
Be responsible for opening and closing site facilities;
Full ownership of facilities whilst on shift; ensuring the user’s safety and correct use of our fitness, all weather and swimming pool facilities (lifeguarding is included in this role);
Overseeing the general safety and behaviour of the public to prevent misuse and damage to facilities;
Setting up and dismantling of equipment (i.e. lane ropes and diving blocks, trampolines, hockey goals and football goals);
Responsibility for cleanliness, behaviour, building faults, first aid, supervision of all other facilities; changing rooms, showers and toilets and other communal areas;
Assist the Sports Facilities Operations Manager with implementing new services and facilities and sharing ideas for improvements;
Identify and report any maintenance issues promptly to ensure service provision is unaffected or has minimal disruption to users;
Deliver high quality and approachable services, as well as having the ability to adapt to differing processes and expectations;
Attend staff training as required;
Undertake other duties as reasonably requested by the Sports Facilities Operations Manager;
Primary School Swimming Programme (if qualified – this can be discussed at interview);
To be involved in the Primary School Swimming Programme you will:

Teach swimming for 36 hours (or multiples thereof) per year as part of the school’s Primary School Swimming Programme;
Provide cover for absent swimming teachers from time to time;
Attend necessary INSET as arranged by the Swimming Teaching Co-ordinator.
All employees of Eton College are also expected to:

Develop a good understanding of safeguarding procedures, given all positions at Eton are classed as ‘regulated activity’;

Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This includes but is not limited to completing…