Job Description

Sports Ground Co-ordinator - Saturdays

Contract term:

Permanent

Hours:

Part-Time, Term-Time only

Salary:

Competitive

Required:

September 2025

The role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Sports Ground Co-Ordinator to support our Sports Department during Saturday morning fixtures.

We are seeking a dedicated and highly organised individual to provide essential support during Saturday mornings. This role includes assisting with the setup of equipment, coordinating match teas, and displaying fixture information on the welcome notice board.

The successful candidate will support the Director of Sport by facilitating communication with parents and students with vital information updates. Health and safety responsibilities include offering first aid support if required and liaising with the Director of Sport and Estates team to identify and address maintenance or safety concerns at our Nursery Road sports ground. Additionally, the role involves managing the efficient departure of coaches from the main school site and welcoming and directing parents and spectators to the correct courts and pitches.

The Sports Ground Co-ordinator will also undertake other duties as assigned by the Head or Director of Sport, ensuring the continued smooth operation of our facilities. This role provides a dynamic and engaging working environment within a dedicated team, offering the opportunity to play a key role in enhancing the sporting experience for students and visitors. We encourage applicants with strong organisational skills, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for sports to apply for this rewarding position.

Sport at Wimbledon High School

Sport is an integral part of life at Wimbledon High School and we have impressive facilities to match our ambitions for our students. Inspiring teaching and coaching at all levels ensures each girl is supported to reach her potential, whilst enjoying the benefits of an active lifestyle.

On the main school site we have a 25m swimming pool, sports hall with cricket nets, a fully equipped gym and designated space for strength and conditioning. Our sportsground, the original home of the All England Club, has numerous tennis/netball courts, a full size astro pitch for hockey and football, cricket nets and excellent athletics facilities.

About the School

Since 1880, Wimbledon High School GDST has been educating girls to go out into the world and make a difference. Our acclaimed pastoral programme GROW, enriching co-curricular opportunities, character-forging partnerships and our 'playful scholarship' approach to academic life make for a compelling environment where every individual can flourish and be herself. Located in the heart of Wimbledon, we are less than 20 minutes from central London.

Benefits

As part of the Girls' Day School Trust, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

Competitive salaries and pay progression Access to extensive professional development opportunities GDST Flexible Pension Plan (Details from: https://workplace.aviva.co.uk/gdst/) Training grants for qualifications Free life assurance benefit A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans A Cycle to Work scheme

The closing date for applications is 16th June 2025.

Early applications are welcomed, and we reserve the right to interview candidates upon receipt of their application.

For further details and to apply for this position please click the apply button.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening including online searches will apply to this post.

Job Type: Part-time

Work Location: In person