Lifeguard & Recreation Assistant (NPLQ) - Pool & Park Ops

University of Surrey; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free full access membership at Surrey

33 days annual leave

Varied and supportive work environment

Employee Assistance Programme – via BH

Generous pension (employers’ contribu

Job summary

University of Surrey is seeking a proactive Recreation Assistant for Surrey Sports Park. The role requires coordinating day-to-day operations, including cleaning, setup, equipment maintenance and poolside supervision with a focus on safety and timely execution of sessions.

The successful candidate will hold an NPLQ qualification or be funded to obtain one after passing the swim test and interview. The position involves a 40-hour week on a rotating schedule, including weekends and early mornings.

Qualifications

• NPLQ certification is essential for the role.
• Proactive, self-motivated and highly organised.
• Excellent customer service skills and team player.

Responsibilities

• Clean, maintain, set up and dismantle equipment for sessions.
• Provide poolside supervision and water-based rescues as needed.
• Ensure activities run safely, effectively and within timescales.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Organised

Sport & fitness interest

Education

RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)

Job description

University of Surrey is seeking a proactive Recreation Assistant for Surrey Sports Park. The role requires coordinating day-to-day operations, including cleaning, setup, equipment maintenance and poolside supervision with a focus on safety and timely execution of sessions.

The successful candidate will hold an NPLQ qualification or be funded to obtain one after passing the swim test and interview. The position involves a 40-hour week on a rotating schedule, including weekends and early mornings.