An exciting opportunity has arisen to work at The University of Southampton’s outstanding Southampton Sport Team as a Sports Operations Assistant (Lifeguard).
We have several locations including the newly extended flag ship site, Jubilee Sport & Recreation Centre; Housing a state of the art gym and studios, climbing wall, squash courts and 25m swimming pool. As part of the wider offering we have Mayflower Gym, Wide Lane Sports ground and the Watersports Centre, which are open to students, staff and members of the wider community.
The University of Southampton has invested more than £40million in our sports facilities. We offer an extensive range of sport, leisure classes and courses that are available to our customers to use from 07:00 to 22:00 Monday to Sunday. We require sports professionals to provide a consistently high-quality sport and leisure service to our customers all year round.
The role
As a Lifeguard you will be part of a highly motivated and organised Southampton Sport Team responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient daily operation of the facilities. Based at Jubilee Sport and Recreation Centre on Highfield Campus. Lifeguard roles are primarily responsible for working on poolside promoting pool safety and supervision to all users. Customer queries, preparing equipment, ensuring health and safety procedures are being adhered to, and being an ambassador for active lifestyles at the University of Southampton.
We encourage applications for a full time role only (36hrs per week). You will be working set hour working patterns including evenings and weekends.
About you
We are seeking professional, motivated, and proactive individuals, who are brilliant team players. Roles require strong customer service skills, you may be the first point of contact dealing with a diverse range of situations. You will be responsible for health & safety of all pool users and need to always act professionally.
The National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) is essential ;however we will consider those currently working towards the NPLQ qualification.
This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Right to Work check which will be conducted during the offer process.
What we can offer you
With a competitive starting salary of £25,249 per annum, there is an additional 10% uplift shift allowance.
University of Southampton gives you access to a wide range of benefits in addition to our competitive rates of pay. Our core benefits include pension scheme membership; generous annual leave allowance with University closure days and public holidays, and excellent family leave arrangements (maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave).
As a member of the Southampton Sport Team you are entitled to free Membership to the fantastic technogym powered gym, Climbing/bouldering walls, pool and studios.
To view the University of Southampton’s wide range of benefits, please visit https://www.southampton.ac.uk/hr/services/benefits-explained/index.page
Learn more about Southampton Sport
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We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants who support our mission of inclusivity.
This role does not qualify for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship. To explore alternative UK visa options, see gov.uk.
Apply by 11.59 pm UK time on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.