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Sports Operations Coordinator
Reference: SRF54382
Job details
Job referenceSRF54382 Date posted30/09/2026 Application closing date29/10/2026 LocationWhiteknights Campus SalaryGrade 4 £26,707 - £30,378 per annum PackageBlank Contractual hours36 BasisFull time Job category/typeAcademic and Administrative Support Attachments SRF54382 Sports Operations Coordinator JDPS.pdfSports Operations Coordinator
Job descriptionFull-time, Permanent Contract
The closing date for applications is 23:59 on 29th October 2026
Interviews will be held: 11th November 2026
This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. The successful candidate(s) will have to ensure that they have the right to work in the UK or be able to secure this through another means without the sponsorship of the University. Further information about sponsorship is available on the UK Visas and Immigration Website UK Visas and Immigration Website.
The University of Reading is a world-renowned institution, ranked 35th in the UK for 2025, and 172nd in the QS World University Rankings in 2025. The University is 1st in the UK in the People & Planet University League and contributes £1billion to the UK economy. It has also just been awarded Sustainable University of the Year in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025.
Working as part of the SportsPark department, the Sports Operations Co-ordinator leads a small team within the Facilities & Operations team
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Regularly act as a Team Leader on shift when required
- Assisting the Sports Facilities Managers with the implementation of daily operational procedures and requirements
- Overseeing the Sports Assistants’ duties and ensuring they are trained and developed to carry out their roles and duties accordingly
- To provide front-of-house support to members and users
- Maintaining the cleanliness and standards of the SportsPark
- Communicating effectively with colleagues and customers
- To provide first aid on duty when needed and ensure all Health & Safety procedures and legislation is followed correctly
As a key team player, you will have:
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- An interest in sport and fitness
- An ability to use your initiative and have the desire to contribute to the development of sport and active wellbeing to a range of customers
Candidates must be willing to work a 3-week shift pattern that covers early mornings weekdays 6:30am-3pm, weekends 7am-2:30pm and weekday evenings 2pm-10:30pm, weekends 2pm-9:30pm, as well as two weekends in three, to ensure the SportsPark facilities are operated to full efficiency throughout business hours.
Essential training and development will be provided as part of the role. You will learn key skills and complete training courses in customer service, health and safety, personal development and Information Technology.
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.
Informal contact details:
Contact Name: Michael Dyer
Job Title: Sports Facilities Manager
Email address: [email protected]
Alternative Contact Name: Kris Morgan-Jones
Job Title: Sports Facilities Manager
Email address: [email protected]
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. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
Apply online Send to a friendSports Operations Coordinator
Job descriptionFull-time, Permanent Contract
The closing date for applications is 23:59 on 29th October 2026
Interviews will be held: 11th November 2026
This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. The successful candidate(s) will have to ensure that they have the right to work in the UK or be able to secure this through another means without the sponsorship of the University. Further information about sponsorship is available on the UK Visas and Immigration Website UK Visas and Immigration Website.
The University of Reading is a world-renowned institution, ranked 35th in the UK for 2025, and 172nd in the QS World University Rankings in 2025. The University is 1st in the UK in the People & Planet University League and contributes £1billion to the UK economy. It has also just been awarded Sustainable University of the Year in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025.
Working as part of the SportsPark department, the Sports Operations Co-ordinator leads a small team within the Facilities & Operations team
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Regularly act as a Team Leader on shift when required
- Assisting the Sports Facilities Managers with the implementation of daily operational procedures and requirements
- Overseeing the Sports Assistants’ duties and ensuring they are trained and developed to carry out their roles and duties accordingly
- To provide front-of-house support to members and users
- Maintaining the cleanliness and standards of the SportsPark
- Communicating effectively with colleagues and customers
- To provide first aid on duty when needed and ensure all Health & Safety procedures and legislation is followed correctly
As a key team player, you will have:
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- An interest in sport and fitness
- An ability to use your initiative and have the desire to contribute to the development of sport and active wellbeing to a range of customers
Candidates must be willing to work a 3-week shift pattern that covers early mornings weekdays 6:30am-3pm, weekends 7am-2:30pm and weekday evenings 2pm-10:30pm, weekends 2pm-9:30pm, as well as two weekends in three, to ensure the SportsPark facilities are operated to full efficiency throughout business hours.
Essential training and development will be provided as part of the role. You will learn key skills and complete training courses in customer service, health and safety, personal development and Information Technology.
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.
Informal contact details:
Contact Name: Michael Dyer
Job Title: Sports Facilities Manager
Email address: [email protected]
Alternative Contact Name: Kris Morgan-Jones
Job Title: Sports Facilities Manager
Email address: [email protected]
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. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). 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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