Leisure Supervisor (Recreation)

Founded in 1894, City, University of London is a global university committed to academic excellence with a focus on business and the professions and an enviable central London location. City attracts around 20,000 students (over 40% postgraduate level) from more than 150 countries and staff from over 75 countries. In the last decade, City has almost tripled the proportion of its total academic staff producing world-leading or internationally excellent research. During this period, City has made significant investments in its academic staff, its estate and its infrastructure and continues to work towards realising its vision of being a leading global university. The culture at City is built on our shared core values, which means that all employees are expected to behave according to our values: “We care, We learn, We act.” Background We believe that the promotion of physical and mental wellbeing is an important part of attending or working at City University We work closely with the Student Union to provide opportunities for our students and staff. We operate a thriving gym with five studios. Responsibilities The post holder will supervise and coordinate the day-to-day operations of the recreational areas, changing facilities and communal spaces, ensuring professional quality assurances are adhered to and health and safety standards met. They will coordinate activity/team change overs and implement an organised and safe storage plan to facilitate ease of access and productive space saving ideology. The post holder will also act as “Duty Manager” with responsibility for opening and closing the facility and supervising staff and operations, this will include mornings /evenings, weekends and bank holidays, on a scheduled rota. Person Specification You will have experience of line managing a team to set up a sports facility to deliver a changing programme of sports and fitness activities, fixtures and events. You will have the ability to motivate and organise your team, excellent people and customer service skills and a passion for sport and physical activity. Additional Information City offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development. Closing date for applications: 7th February 2024 at 11:59pm Interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing 26th February 2024. City, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors. We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background. City operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants. The University of business, practice and the professions