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Casual Sports Techician
at The Sheffield College Sheffield in Sheffield (Published at 23-01-2026)
Sheffield
The Sheffield College is a further and higher education institution dedicated to providing academic, vocational, and professional qualifications to approximately 13,000 young people and adults annually. Our mission is to transform lives through learning, advocating for inclusivity and diversity at every stage.
About The role
As a Casual Sports Technician you will be responsible for undertaking technician duties in specific areas in accordance with your skills, experience and qualifications in all College Centres, you will provide technical support to lecturers in the students’ learning environment and be involved with students on matters of a practical nature, for example the operation of specific pieces of equipment and demonstrations, whilst in the presence of a member of the teaching staff. This role is to cover mainly weekends and occasional evenings.
Main Responsibilities:
If you want to find out more about the role please contactHenry Bryan, College Sports Facilities and Activities Manager, henry.bryan@sheffcol.ac.uk
What we can offer you
As the successful candidate, you will be offered a salary of £13.66 per hour (£12.21 hourly rate plus £1.45 holiday pay)
This role will mostly be weekend work and occasional evenings.
Our benefits
Disability Confident
We are a Disability Confidentemployer and are committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee. Please review our Recruitment Guidelines for Disabled Candidates which provides further information on reasonable adjustments and how the Disability Confident scheme works in practice. If you require any reasonable adjustments or any support at any point throughout the process, please contact jobs@sheffcol.ac.uk
Armed Forces Covenant
As part of our commitment through the Armed Forces Covenant,we’re pledged to support the Armed Forces Community. Recognising the value Personnel, Veterans and military families contribute to our community and country.
Safeguarding
We are an employer who is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. Successful applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to safer recruiting procedures. Further details on our safer recruiting procedures, including the employment of ex-offenders can be found here Safeguarding
Next Steps:
To apply:Click and follow the links to complete the online application. For queries regarding the application process, please contact the Recruitment Team at jobs@sheffcol.ac.ukCVs are currently not accepted.
As a Leader in Diversity employer, we encourage applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.
Closing date: 31st January 2026
Please be aware – If we have a high number of applications, we may decide to close the vacancy earlier.
31/01/2026
Casual Sports TechicianThe job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Job details
Salary£13.66 per hour (£12.21 hourly rate plus £1.45 holiday pay)
Contractual hours0
BasisPart time
Package20 Holiday Days (148 hours) + 8 Bank Holidays (59.2 hours) - this includes a discretionary Christmas closure period 3% Employer Pension Contribution into NEST Pension Scheme
Date posted13/05/2025
Job referenceRR00000277
attachmentJob description
About usThe Sheffield College is a further and higher education institution dedicated to providing academic, vocational, and professional qualifications to approximately 13,000 young people and adults annually. Our mission is to transform lives through learning, advocating for inclusivity and diversity at every stage.
About The role
As a Casual Sports Technician you will be responsible for undertaking technician duties in specific areas in accordance with your skills, experience and qualifications in all College Centres, you will provide technical support to lecturers in the students’ learning environment and be involved with students on matters of a practical nature, for example the operation of specific pieces of equipment and demonstrations, whilst in the presence of a member of the teaching staff. This role is to cover mainly weekends and occasional evenings.
Main Responsibilities:
- To operate established and new technology-based equipment in the specialised area in which you work.
- Carry out record keeping, and stock control duties as agreed with the appropriate line managers
- Complete facility opening and locking up processes as per procedures
- Act as a point of contact for customers and visitors
- Serve light refreshments and deal with financial transactions
- Set up and take down equipment as required for bookings and events
- Complete regular cleaning duties of changing rooms and sports areas.
- Maintaining a safe and healthy working environment in accordance with the College’s health and safety policies and procedures, in association with other colleagues and managers
- Maintaining Health and Safety records and undertaking safety checks as agreed with the manager
If you want to find out more about the role please contactHenry Bryan, College Sports Facilities and Activities Manager, henry.bryan@sheffcol.ac.uk
What we can offer you
As the successful candidate, you will be offered a salary of £13.66 per hour (£12.21 hourly rate plus £1.45 holiday pay)
This role will mostly be weekend work and occasional evenings.
Our benefits
- NEST - 3 %
- Annual leave - STS- 20 Days (148 hours) + 8 Bank Holidays (59.2 hours)- this includes a discretionary Christmas closure period
- Health and wellbeing, we offer
- Employee assistance programme through Bupa
- Occupational Health through PAM
- Free eye tests for VDU users
- Free Parking is available at the majority of our campuses
Disability Confident
We are a Disability Confidentemployer and are committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee. Please review our Recruitment Guidelines for Disabled Candidates which provides further information on reasonable adjustments and how the Disability Confident scheme works in practice. If you require any reasonable adjustments or any support at any point throughout the process, please contact jobs@sheffcol.ac.uk
Armed Forces Covenant
As part of our commitment through the Armed Forces Covenant,we’re pledged to support the Armed Forces Community. Recognising the value Personnel, Veterans and military families contribute to our community and country.
Safeguarding
We are an employer who is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. Successful applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to safer recruiting procedures. Further details on our safer recruiting procedures, including the employment of ex-offenders can be found here Safeguarding
Next Steps:
To apply:Click and follow the links to complete the online application. For queries regarding the application process, please contact the Recruitment Team at jobs@sheffcol.ac.ukCVs are currently not accepted.
As a Leader in Diversity employer, we encourage applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.
Closing date: 31st January 2026
Please be aware – If we have a high number of applications, we may decide to close the vacancy earlier.
