An exciting opportunity has arisen to work at University of Southampton’s outstanding Southampton Sport Team as a Lifeguard - Sport Operations Assistant.
We have several locations including the newly extended flagship site, Jubilee Sport & Recreation Centre; housing a state-of-the-art gym, climbing wall, pool, and squash and studio space. 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.
University of Southampton is investing more than £40 million in our sports facilities, and 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 organized 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 poolside as a lifeguard, but will also deal with customer queries, prepare equipment, ensure health and safety procedures are being followed, and be an ambassador for active lifestyles at the University of Southampton.
We encourage applications for full-time or part-time roles. 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. Roles require strong customer service skills, as you may be the first point of contact dealing with a diverse range of situations. You will be responsible for the 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) check which will be conducted during the offer process.
What we can offer you
With a competitive starting salary of £24,600 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.
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£24,600 to £26,038 per annum
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