The King's School Sports Centre is owned and managed by one of the oldest and most prestigious Schools in the country with an enviable record of academic excellence and achievement.

 

Join our passionate, dedicated team as a Trainee Duty Manager. This fulltime role comprises 40 hours across five days, while occasional flexibility in shift times may be required to meet Centre needs, the overall schedule remains consistent.

 

You will benefit from ongoing learning and development opportunities, including access to industry-recognised training and qualifications. There are also career progression opportunities for individuals who demonstrate commitment, show initiative, and have a desire to grow within their role.

 

The successful candidate will hold, or be willing to work towards the following qualifications:

 

Emergency First Aid at Work

Pool Lifeguarding (STA, NPLQ, RLSS)

Pool Plant Operator

 

Key Responsibilities

 

Centre Operations: Support Centre Management in the effective and professional operation of the Sports Centre by overseeing daily functions, including opening and closing procedures, ensuring the facility is secure, and ready for use.

 

Customer Service: Provide a high standard of customer care and maintain a safe, welcoming environment for pupils, staff, and Centre users.

 

Facilities: Maintain a high level of cleanliness, and presentation of all facilities including overseeing and assisting with daily activity changeovers.

 

Support: Provide support to all Centre staff and departments, including Recreation Assistants, Receptionists, Sports, Fitness, and Swimming.

 

Lifeguarding: Carry out lifeguard responsibilities in accordance with current qualifications and the Centre's Normal Operating Procedures (NOP) and Emergency Action Plan (EAP), while actively participating in regular pool training sessions as required.

 

Pool Plant Operations: Develop a thorough understanding of the pool plant operations and provide support in day-to-day management of the pool. This includes conducting routine water quality tests, backwashing, ensuring all systems are functioning in compliance with health and safety standards.

 

Professional Development: Continuous learning and development opportunities, areas of progression within the Centre.

 

The King's School offers an extensive rewards package, including:

 

Gold membership at The King's School Sports Centre

Enhanced employer pension contributions up to 10%

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

In house training and CPD opportunities

 

The role is subject to successful completion of both the Emergency First Aid at Work and Pool Lifeguard qualifications, which are essential for carrying out the core responsibilities of the position. Training courses will be provided for successful applicant, if required.

 

If you have questions about the post, or would like an informal discussion to learn more, please contact the Staffing & Development Manager, Neil Parry on 01227 595602, n.parry@kings-school.co.uk

 

For further information and to apply online, please visit: Current Job Vacancies &· The King's School, Canterbury (kings-school.co.uk) Closing date for receipt of applications: Sunday 13 July 2025

 

The King's School is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process which is in line with the statutory Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates.

 

All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.