Head of Sports Facilities

Job Description

The Head of Sports Facilities is responsible for the effective provision, management, and development of sports facilities across [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Senior School, Prep School, and Winterfold House School. This includes ensuring high-quality facilities for pupils, staff, boarding activities, community users, and external sporting organisations.

Facilities include:

• The Ryland Centre
• The Arena
• Sports Hall
• Swimming Pool
• Gym
• Dance Studio
• Astro Pitches
• Multi-Use Games Area
• Grass Pitches

Core Responsibilities

• Provide the Sports Department with sports facilities that meet educational and recreational needs of pupils.
• Provide sports facilities for the Boarding activities programme.
• Provide facilities for the Events Team, supporting holiday activities, camps and Summer School.
• Make facilities available to local and national sporting bodies for training and competitions when not required by the School.
• Provide [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Swim, Netball, and Tennis Academies with the sports facilities they need to succeed.
• Ensure [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] staff have access to sports facilities during designated periods.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Recruit, manage, and retain the Sports Facilities Team.
• Lead and develop a well-motivated, professional Sports Facilities team.
• Maintain a sharp focus on strong customer-service to promote the reputation of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].
• In liaison with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Security Team, ensure pupils remain safe and are not exposed to members of the public unescorted.

Commercial Responsibilities

• Review pricing of all sports facilities against comparable local providers before confirming community lettings charges.
• Ensure income generated from sports facilities exceeds operating costs by at least 15%.
• Manage booking system, lettings terms and conditions, and invoicing for all external users.

Facilities Management

• Inspect all sports facilities monthly and report faults to the Estates Manager.
• Ensure all sports facilities are safe and compliant with health and safety legislation.
• Maintain up-to-date risk assessments for all activities within [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] sports facilities.
• Implement and regularly update Pool Safety Operating Procedures and Emergency Action Plan.
• In liaison with the School’s Health & Safety Manager, ensure effective fire drills are conducted and recorded twice annually.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections and maintenance for all sports facilities and equipment.
• In liaison with the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Housekeeping Team, ensure facilities are clean, tidy and presentable, especially before Open Days and high-profile events.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications:

• Degree-level qualification in a sports-related field or equivalent experience
• Full driving licence

Desirable Qualifications:

• First Aid at Work
• NPLQ
• Pool Plant Operator qualification
• GCSE Maths and English (or above)

Essential Experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in sports facilities management
• IT competency (Microsoft applications)
• Experience in public-facing roles
• Budget management

Desirable Experience:

• Bookings and membership software

Personal Qualities:

• Strong work ethic and organisational skills
• Strong leadership and ability to lead by example
• Strong diplomacy and a customer-focused approach
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a small team

Additional Information

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

How to Apply

Please complete the School’s online application form.

Closing date: Friday 1 May 2026