About the Role: Responsibilities, Skills, and Requirements
Looking to Make an Impact on Health and Safety in Sports?
Here’s your chance to step into a role that genuinely matters — and fits your schedule. United Sports Complex, in partnership with UAE University’s Scientific Institute, is searching for a savvy, part-time HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) Officer. If you’re eager to blend your technical know-how with a passion for safe, dynamic environments, this unique role in a fast-evolving sports setting might just be your next calling.
About Us
At United Sports Complex, we’re not just about athletics — we’re about elevating the experience of every person who steps onto our grounds, from athletes to academics. Our partnership with UAE University’s Scientific Institute fuses top-tier sports infrastructure with cutting-edge research. We’re known for innovation (and, on Fridays, for the friendly rivalry of our staff table tennis matches). Here, ideas are shared openly, safety is everyone’s business, and learning never stops.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Conduct regular inspections of facilities, equipment, and grounds to ensure compliance with local and international HSE standards
- Collaborate with coaches, athletes, and support staff to foster a proactive culture of safety and health
- Design and deliver training sessions on occupational hazards and preventive best practices
- Investigate incidents, analyze root causes, and coordinate follow-up actions for continuous improvement
- Maintain up-to-date safety documentation, records, and reports for all procedures and protocols
- Recommend innovative solutions to minimize risks unique to sports complex operations
- Be an on-the-ground resource for questions, guidance, and quick problem-solving when it comes to HSE concerns
What You’ll Bring
Must-Haves:
- Advanced university degree (Bachelor’s or higher, preferably in a relevant discipline)
- NEBOSH certification (recent or in good standing)
- Demonstrated experience implementing HSE standards, ideally within sports or recreation settings
- Practical knowledge of occupational health and safety laws, regulations, and industry standards
- Strong observational skills, with the ability to spot (and solve) potential hazards before they become actual problems
- Clear communicator who can relate to everyone from athletes to administrators
Nice-to-Haves:
- Previous experience in a university, research, or multi-use sports facility environment
- Familiarity with the unique occupational health considerations in athletic or youth-focused settings
- A knack for making safety training engaging and memorable
Not sure you tick every box? We’d still love to hear from you. Enthusiasm and willingness to learn go a long way here!
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Flexible part-time scheduling — fits around your existing commitments
- Supportive, tight-knit team that genuinely values your voice and expertise
- Access to the latest industry practices through our research partnerships
- Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development
- Modern facilities designed with both performance and safety in mind
- A workplace culture that respects balance, celebrates small wins, and makes space for a bit of fun
Here, your work helps ensure every athlete, student, and visitor gets home safe, every day. If you’re ready to make a real difference (with room left for your own pursuits), we’d be excited to welcome you to the team.
Common Interview Questions and Tips
To help you prepare and feel confident, here are some questions you might encounter during the interview process for this role.
- Can you walk us through your process when conducting a facility inspection for health, safety, and environmental compliance, particularly in a sports or recreation environment?
- Describe a time you designed and delivered safety training. How did you ensure the content was engaging for a diverse audience, such as athletes and administrative staff?
- What steps would you take after identifying a potential safety hazard during a routine check at the sports complex?
- How do you stay informed about changes in local and international HSE standards relevant to athletic facilities?
- Give an example of how you’ve investigated a past incident or near-miss — what tools or methods did you use to analyze root causes and prevent recurrence?
- What HSE documentation practices have you found most effective for ensuring transparency and compliance, especially in environments with multiple stakeholders?
- Tell us about an innovative solution you recommended to minimize a unique risk associated with sports or youth-focused environments. What was the outcome?
- How do you approach building strong working relationships with coaches, athletes, and support staff to foster a positive safety culture?
- Share a situation where you had to persuade someone of the importance of a safety procedure they weren’t initially enthusiastic about. What did you do?
- The sports complex environment can be dynamic and fast-paced. How do you manage your priorities when urgent safety issues arise unexpectedly?
- In your view, what distinguishes an effective HSE officer in a vibrant, multi-use facility like ours compared to other industries?
- How do you maintain balance between thoroughness and practicality when implementing safety protocols in a way that supports both performance and well-being?
- What motivates you to work in an environment where ongoing learning and idea-sharing are encouraged, and how do you see yourself contributing to that culture?
- We value making safety everyone’s business and celebrating small wins. Can you share how you encourage team engagement in continuous improvement of safety practices?