Sports Assistant - Reading, United Kingdom - University of Reading

University of Reading
University of Reading
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Reading, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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The University of Reading is a world-renowned institution, ranked joint 169th in the QS World University Rankings in 2024, 4th in the UK in the People & Planet University League, and contributes £1billion to the UK economy.


In addition, the University has recently launched its ambitious three-year Sport & Active Wellbeing Vision , aimed at inspiring, growing and embedding sport and active wellbeing into the University and wider community, and is undergoing some key developments as part of this exciting new Vision.


Working as part of the SportsPark department, the Sports Assistant will form part of the Business & Operations team, and will assist the Sports Facilities Managers and Sports Operations Coordinators in the day-to-day operations of the SportsPark, including the setting up of equipment, support with maintenance of facilities, cleaning and reception-based duties.

The post-holder will also spend approximately 20% of their time supporting sport development-based projects.

As a key team player, you will have:

  • An excellent understanding and experience of customer service and delivery
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Knowledge and experience in sports facility operations, including health and safety
  • An ability to use your initiative, and contribute to the development of sport and active wellbeing to a range of customers.


If you want to contribute to delivering an improved, impactful and inclusive sport and active wellbeing offer on an award-winning UK Green Flag campus, then we want to hear from you.


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Alternative informal contact details

Contact role:

Business & Operations Manager


Contact role:

Director of Sport & Active Wellbeing


Contact name:

Samantha Sumner


Contact name:

Sarah Humphreys


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Closing Date - 16 February 2024

Interview Date - To be confirmed


The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality.

Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
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