Sports operations assistant (Lifeguard)

Location:  

Jubilee Sports Campus

Salary:  

£23,700 to £25,138
Per annum plus allowance

Full Time Fixed Term for 12 months

Closing Date:  

Friday 22 March 2024

Interview Date:  

To be confirmed

Reference:  

2646824MT

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work in the University of Southampton’s outstanding Southampton Sport Team as a Lifeguard – Sport Operations Assistant. We have a several locations including the signature Jubilee Sports Centre, Mayflower Gym, Wide Lane Sports Ground and the Watersports Centre, which are open to students, staff and members of the wider community. With the University of Southampton recently committing to investing more than £40million in our sports facilities, we offer an extensive range of sport, leisure classes and courses that are available to our customers from 07:00 to 22:00 every day of the week. We require sports professionals to provide a consistently high-quality sports 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 the Jubilee Sports Centre on Highfield Campus, our Lifeguard roles are primarily responsible for working poolside as a lifeguard, but also spend time dealing with customer queries, preparing equipment, ensuring health and safety procedures are being following, and being an ambassador for active and fitness lifestyles at the University of Southampton.  

We encourage applications from those looking for a full time or part time role. You will be working set hour working patterns, full time is equivalent to 36 hours a week averaged over a number of weeks.   

 About you  

We are seeking professional, motivated, and proactive individuals, who are brilliant team players. Our roles require strong customer service skills, as you may be the first point of contact dealing with a diverse range of people and situations. You will be responsible for health and safety of all pool users and need to always act professionally and safely.  

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) check which will be conducted during the offer process.   

 What we can offer you  

With a competitive starting salary of £23,700 per annum, there is an additional 10% uplift added shift allowance.   

Check out the staff benefits and why you should join us at The University of Southampton

As a member of the Sport and Wellbeing Team you are entitled to free full access to the gym membership.  

 To view the University of Southampton’s wide range of benefits, please visit https://www.southampton.ac.uk/hr/services/benefits-explained/index.page   

For more information on the Student Experience Directorate, the roles we offer and top tips for applying please visit our website: Click here    

Application Procedure

If you are interested in applying for this role, please can you attach your CV and a short covering letter detailing your previous experience and why you would be suitable or this position. 

Further details:

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 visas, see gov.uk .

Apply by midnight on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or [email protected] quoting the job number.