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The University of York · York Commercial Ltd

Sports Assistant x 2

York Permanent Part-time £15–£15 / hour
Closes in 10 days

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We are looking for a committed, enthusiastic and determined person to join us and supervise the security and safety of all users of York Sport, ensuring their enjoyment in all areas of the facilities.

Our mission is to inspire everyone to embrace active lifestyles, exercise and take part in sport and to offer the widest range of first class sport, health and fitness facilities, services and programmes in the city. We encourage everyone of all abilities to enjoy sport, with a huge range of pay-as-you-go and membership options to suit everyone. We have over 39 acres of sports fields and a range of indoor facilities to support a variety of sports, clubs and teams.

As a Sports Assistant you will be highly motivated, with a commitment to delivering first class service to all York Sport facilities users and an ability to contribute through fulfilling a wide range of practical duties.

You will possess an ability to work on your own initiative and a commitment to working within a team. A strong interest in sport and leisure activities and in delivering high quality service at all times is required. The post holder will be required to obtain an NPLQ within six months of employment if they do not already hold one.

We currently have 2 vacancies available:
- 18.5 hours per week: Friday 16.00-20.30, Saturday 08.00-15.00 and Sunday 08.00-15.00
- 8 hours per week: Saturday 08.00-16.00

YCL has a fantastic rewards package available including:
- Generous annual leave of 38 days
- Free professional development opportunities
- Enhanced company and workplace pension schemes (terms and conditions apply)
- Enhanced company sick pay, maternity and paternity pay (terms and conditions apply)
- Discounts at local and national retailers, restaurants and attractions
- Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work and campus nursery
- 10% off at campus Nisa supermarkets and many campus catering outlets
- Free use of facilities at York Sport Village and Centre
- A supportive and friendly working environment
- Free and confidential wellbeing support 24/7

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Consequently, all applicants will be asked to declare both unspent and spent convictions on their application form. Appointment of the successful candidate will be conditional on a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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Job details
Reference
15448
Category
Support & Operations
Subject
Sport & Exercise Science
Posted
6 Nov 2026

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