Sports Assistant Duty Manager

University of Leeds - Sport and Physical Activity

Placed On: 13th February 2026
Closes: 10th March 2026
Job Ref: FDSPA1109

Interviews are expected to be held on Friday 20th March 2026

This role will be based at Leeds - Weetwood Pavilon

The University of Leeds has recently made a significant investment into its outdoor sporting facilities with a £9.3 million investment at our Sports Park Bodington site. This included the construction of the new Football Community Pavilion and three SiS 3G Rubber Crumb FIFA Quality Pitches. Other recent projects on the site have included a £5.2 million investment into the new Brownlee Centre and a 1.6km closed road circuit.

Responsible to the Facility Manager, you will contribute to the management of the day to day operation of the outdoor sport facilities and assist with the supervision of operational staff on shift. You will ensure that excellent customer service is provided to all customers and visitors and that the facilities remain safe, clean, and well maintained at all time.

You will have proven experience working in a sport of leisure facility in a supervisory capacity, with experience of monitoring and maintaining high standards in facility presentation and customer service. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. You will hold a relevant first aid qualification and food hygiene certificate.

This full-time role will work on a 5 over 7 shift basis and will include the requirement for you to work early mornings (6am start), evenings (11pm finish), weekends, University closure days and Bank holidays.

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Ashley Smith, Operations Manager (Outdoor Sports)
Email: A.Smith3@leeds.ac.uk