Sports Operations Assistant (Lifeguard)
The Role
As a Lifeguard, you will play an important role within a motivated and professional Southampton Sport team, helping to ensure the safe and efficient day-to-day operation of our facilities. Based primarily at Jubilee Sport & Recreation Centre on Highfield Campus, key responsibilities will include:
- Swimming pool safety and supervision
- Responding to customer enquiries and providing excellent services
- Preparing and maintaining sports equipment
- Providing exceptional cleanliness throughout the facilities
- Ensuring health and safety procedures are always adhered to
- Acting as an ambassador for active lifestyles and Southampton Sport
We are recruiting for full-time positions (36 hours per week), working on a set rota pattern that includes evenings and weekends.
About You
We are looking for professional, motivated, and proactive individuals who thrive as part of a team. Strong customer service skills are essential, as you will often be the first point of contact for customers and will support a wide variety of situations in a professional manner.
A current National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) is essential, although applications from candidates currently working towards the qualification will also be considered.
Please note this role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and Right to Work verification as part of the recruitment process.
What We Offer
- An additional 10% shift allowance
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Excellent pension scheme
- Family-friendly leave policies including maternity, paternity, adoption, and parental leave
- Complimentary usage of Southampton Sport facilities
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