Sports Assistant/Lifeguard (full time)

The University of York; York; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking institution as a Sport Assistant, where your enthusiasm for sports and commitment to service will shine. This role involves supervising the safety of users at York Sport, ensuring everyone enjoys the facilities. With a focus on promoting active lifestyles, you'll be part of a vibrant community that values inclusivity and support. Enjoy a fantastic rewards package, including generous leave, professional development opportunities, and free access to sports facilities. If you're passionate about sports and dedicated to high-quality service, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a difference.

Benefits

Generous annual leave of 38 days

Free professional development opportunities

Enhanced pension schemes

Enhanced sick pay

Discounts at local retailers

Salary sacrifice schemes

10% off at campus supermarkets

Free use of facilities

Confidential wellbeing support

Affordable on-site parking

Qualifications

• Ability to work on own initiative and within a team.
• Strong interest in sport and leisure activities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the security and safety of all users at York Sport.
• Deliver first-class service and fulfill practical duties.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Initiative

Interest in Sports

Education

NPLQ Certification

Job description

We are looking for a committed, enthusiastic, and determined person to join us and supervise the security and safety of all users of York Sport, ensuring their enjoyment in all areas of the facilities.

Our mission is to inspire everyone to embrace active lifestyles, exercise and take part in sport and to offer the widest range of first-class sport, health and fitness facilities, services, and programmes in the city. We encourage everyone of all abilities to enjoy sport, with a huge range of pay-as-you-go and membership options to suit everyone. We have over 39 acres of sports fields and a range of indoor facilities to support a variety of sports, clubs, and teams.

As a Sport Assistant, you will be highly motivated, with a commitment to delivering first-class service to all York Sport facilities users and an ability to contribute through fulfilling a wide range of practical duties.

You will possess an ability to work on your own initiative and a commitment to working within a team. A strong interest in sport and leisure activities and in delivering high-quality service at all times is required. The post holder will be required to obtain an NPLQ within six months of employment if they do not already hold one.

The hours of work are 37 per week. Three-week rolling rota, currently one weekend in three and a mixture of late and early shifts.

The salary is £26,250.88 - £26,829.67 per year.

YCL has a fantastic rewards package available including:

• Generous annual leave of 38 days (pro rata)
• Free professional development opportunities
• Enhanced company and workplace pension schemes (terms and conditions apply)
• Enhanced company sick pay, maternity, and paternity pay (terms and conditions apply)
• Discounts at local and national retailers, restaurants, and attractions
• Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work and campus nursery
• 10% off at campus Nisa supermarkets and many campus catering outlets
• Free use of facilities at York Sport Village and Centre
• A supportive and friendly working environment
• Free and confidential wellbeing support 24/7
• Affordable on-site parking

Apply by: Midnight on 63 January 2025

York Commercial Ltd (YCL) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the University of York. The Head Office is situated at the University of York, Heslington, York, YO10 5DD. The successful candidate will be appointed on YCL terms and conditions of employment.

Condition of employment:

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Consequently, all applicants will be asked to declare both unspent and spent convictions on their application form.

Appointment of the successful candidate will be conditional on a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.

We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.

We offer family-friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork