Casual - Sport Warden

Job Description - External

The University 

At Durham University we are proud of our people.  A globally outstanding centre of educational excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, and a unique and historical setting – Durham is a university like no other.  We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things professionally and personally.

Across the University we have a vast variety of roles and career opportunities, which together make us a large and successful community, that is a key hub of activity within our region and nationally.  We would be thrilled if you would consider joining our thriving University.

Further information about the University can be found here.

Job Description 

The role has been created in order to enable first year students to take part in pre-season training as part of one of Team Durham’s performance teams in a safe and inclusive environment.

The post holder would be required to: act as first responders / single point of contact for a Durham University performance team between the hours of 5pm to 9am each day.

·       To maintain reasonable standards of behaviour whilst the team are within their allocated accommodation, ensuring that this behaviour is at all times inclusive and respectful of all individuals.

·       Carry out a role call as teams return from training, again in the evening and in the morning prior to departing for training and competition.

·       To liaise with Porters and Duty Officers within the allocated accommodation in the first instance should an incident arise.

·       To liaise with the on-call member of Team Durham staff the following morning should an incident arise.

·       The post holder will be required to live in the same accommodation as their allocated team

·       To attend online and face to face training / induction prior to undertaking the role.

·       Each Sports Warden will be required to read and sign the Team Durham Code of Conduct prior to undertaking the role.

Person Specification - External

 Personal specification:

 ·      Should ideally hold a position of responsibility within the club

·       Should ideally be a third year student

·       Should have shown maturity and leadership within the club

·       Does not have to be a member of the performance programme

·       Should display the ability to communicate with large groups of people

·       Should have an understanding of Team Durham sport and in particular performance sport outside of their own sport

To apply for the role please complete the online application process, uploading a copy of your CV and covering letter.

If you have any queries about your application or the role, please contact suzzanne.mclaughlin@durham.ac.uk