Senior Recreation Assistant

University of Surrey; Guildford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Guildford seeks a full-time Senior Recreation Assistant. This role involves supporting daily operations and providing excellent guest services. Candidates should have customer service skills and a passion for fitness. An RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification is essential, with training provided for eligible candidates. Benefits include a generous leave entitlement and free access to facilities.

Benefits

Free full access membership at Surrey Sports Park

Generous annual leave entitlement of 33 days holiday

Varied and supportive work environment

Staff discount

Generous pension

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills are essential.
• Passionate about sport and fitness.
• Willingness to obtain RLSS NPLQ if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations of the centre.
• Deputize for Duty Managers as needed.
• Provide excellent guest services.

Skills

Customer service skills

Teamwork

Proactivity

Organizational skills

Education

RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Operations department at Surrey Sports Park for a full-time Senior Recreation Assistant.

We are looking for a proactive, self-motivated and highly organised individual to join our friendly and busy team. The role is active and varied and you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the centre. Operating as part of a team, you will support and deputise for the Duty Managers in the day to day running of the facilities. You will be responsible for the provision of excellent guest services, including cleaning and maintenance.

About you

If you hold excellent customer service skills, are passionate about sport and fitness, and enjoy working as part of a team please apply.

An RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) is essential for this role but training and funding will be provided for candidates who pass the swim test and interview.

Please note that a DBS check will be undertaken as part of our pre-employment checks for the successful candidate.

What we offer

Surrey Sports Park is at the heart of sport and physical activity in Surrey, and our mission is to deliver the best possible sport, health and wellbeing experience to our University of Surrey students and to the wider SSP community. We provide strategic added value to the University by delivering an outstanding student experience through social and competitive sport and providing an excellent environment for wellness and fitness for Surrey staff and students, and our community impact is significant both culturally and physically.

In addition to salary, we provide :

• Free full access membership at Surrey Sports Park
• Generous annual leave entitlement of 33 days holiday
• Varied and supportive work environment
• Staff discount
• Generous pension