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Gym Supervisor
Job Reference SDX/TP/1324814/163099
Number of Positions:
1
Contract Type:
Permanent – Full Time
Salary:
£13.66 per hour
Working Hours:
37 hours per week
Location:
Colchester
Closing Date:
29/10/2026
Job Category:
Facilities Management
Sodexo Segment:
UK Government - Frontline
Job Introduction
- 37 hours per week
- Monday to Friday, one weekend in 3
- £13.66 per hour
- Free onsite parking
As a Gym Supervisor at Sodexo at Corporal Budd VC Gymnasium, Berechurch Rd, Colchester CO2 9RQ You'll will be responsible for the day to day supervision of the largest leisure / sporting facility on Merville Barracks. You will maintain a focus on customers satisfaction and lead our large team of lifeguards to play a crucial role in achieving Sodexo’s mission statement of being a world leader in quality of life services. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.
What you'll do:
- You will control and implement the varying shift patterns for the full-time, part-time and casual staff employed at the facility. Ensuring overtime budgets are not exceeded.
- Adhered to all Standard Operating Procedures, COSHH and Safe Systems of Work
- Ensure there are Lifeguarding/Supervising planned sessions in the swimming pool
- You will complete and submit of weekly pay variations and overtime.
- Control and management of all staff, which includes all on site disciplinary matters, their shift rosters and leave requirements.
- Attend monthly mandatory lifeguard staff training, maintain in-date NPLQ.
- Liaise with the Receptionist regarding Gym bookings to ensure equipment is issued and/or set up as necessary including handing over and handing back climbing wall.
- Take bookings in the absence of the receptionist/leisure assistant.
- Check daily and weekly cleaning regimes within the facility in compliance with the contract requirements.
- Be responsible for Key holding and opening/closing the Centre on a daily basis as per contract times
- Be a champion of health and safety practices - spot a near miss? Report it to keep your colleagues safe!
What you bring:
- Experience in managing/leading a team
- Current National Pool Lifeguard Qualification
- Good communication skills both verbal and written
- Knowledge of health and safety
- Able to work on own initiative within team environment
- Able to demonstrate attention to detail and adherence to standards
- ICT skills (experience in using Word, Excel and Microsoft outlook)
- Customer focused individual
What we offer:
- On-the-job training with experienced professionals
- Fully funded apprenticeship qualifications
- Career development opportunities within Sodexo
- A friendly and supportive work environment
- Wellbeing Support – Unlimited online resources, a free health app with 24/7 virtual GP, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Financial Benefits – Discounts for you and your family, salary finance support, retirement plan, and a death-in-service benefit.
- Career Growth – Apprenticeships, learning tools, and development opportunities.
- Work Perks – Cycle to Work Scheme, volunteering opportunities, flexible work, full training, and a protective uniform.