Sports Facilities Assistant

Eton College; Clewer Village; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Clewer Village is looking for a Lifeguard to ensure the safety and proper use of their sports facilities. Responsibilities include managing operations, customer service, and maintenance oversight. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications, including the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification, and strong interpersonal skills. This full-time position offers multiple benefits and a structured work pattern with career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Pension contribution

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced Maternity / Paternity scheme

Subsidised lunches during term time

Free or discounted access to sports facilities

Discounts at local retailers

Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding of Health and Safety procedures in relation to leisure/sports facilities.
• Ability to maintain and keep records up to date.
• Demonstrated team player attitude and desire to help and assist others.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operational duties follow NOP/EAP procedures.
• Act as first point of contact for users and provide high-quality service.
• Open and close site facilities.
• Oversee safety and correct use of fitness and swimming facilities.
• Manage cleanliness and maintenance issues promptly.

Skills

Lifeguard experience

Excellent interpersonal skills

Team player attitude

Resourceful and flexible approach

Ability to work independently

Education

National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)

First Aid qualification

Job description

Benefits

Eton College offers a wide range of benefits, including an 11% employer contribution to your pension (with 4.9% employee contribution), Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced Maternity / Paternity scheme, a cycle to work scheme, subsidised lunches during term time, free or heavily discounted access to the College’s sport and leisure facilities and discounts at local retailers and businesses.

Main Duties

• Ensure that all operational duties are carried out in accordance with NOP/EAP procedures and following procedures in the Staff Information file;
• Be the first point of contact for all users, ensuring a high-quality service is provided;
• Be responsible for opening and closing site facilities;
• Full ownership of facilities whilst on shift; ensuring the user’s safety and correct use of our fitness, all weather and swimming pool facilities (lifeguarding is included in this role);
• Overseeing the general safety and behaviour of the public to prevent misuse and damage to facilities;
• Setting up and dismantling of equipment (i.e. lane ropes and diving blocks, trampolines, hockey goals and football goals);
• Responsibility for cleanliness, behaviour, building faults, first aid, supervision of all other facilities; changing rooms, showers and toilets and other communal areas;
• Assist the Sports Facilities Operations Manager with implementing new services and facilities and sharing ideas for improvements;
• Identify and report any maintenance issues promptly to ensure service provision is unaffected or has minimal disruption to users;
• Deliver high quality and approachable services, as well as having the ability to adapt to differing processes and expectations;
• Attend staff training as required;
• Undertake other duties as reasonably requested by the Sports Facilities Operations Manager;
• Primary School Swimming Programme (if qualified – this can be discussed at interview);
• To be involved in the Primary School Swimming Programme you will:
  • Teach swimming for 36 hours (or multiples thereof) per year as part of the school’s Primary School Swimming Programme;
    • Provide cover for absent swimming teachers from time to time;
    • Attend necessary INSET as arranged by the Swimming Teaching Co-ordinator.
• All employees of Eton College are also expected to:
  • Develop a good understanding of safeguarding procedures, given all positions at Eton are classed as ‘regulated activity’;
  • Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This includes but is not limited to completing safeguarding training as required, complying with all safeguarding procedures and ensuring any safeguarding updates issued by the College are read and understood;
  • Understand and comply with procedures and legislation relating to confidentiality;
  • Display a commitment to and promotion of equality, diversity and inclusion.

The Ideal Candidate

To be successful in this role, you will need to be able to demonstrate the following;

Essential

• Lifeguard experience;
• National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ);
• Knowledge of the importance of Health and Safety procedures in relation to leisure/sports facilities;
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people, for the purposes of providing advice/guidance, as well as information and assistance on services offered and the operation of equipment;
• Ability to maintain and keep records up to date;
• To be able to demonstrate team player attitude and the desire to help and assist others when needed
• A resourceful and flexible approach to work with a positive ‘can do’ attitude;
• Ability to work independently, using your own initiative and being proactive.

Desirable

• A First Aid qualification;
• A recognised fitness qualification or sports/recreation or management qualification;
• A Pool Plant qualification;
• Knowledge of the importance of Health and Safety within a school environment;
• Swimming England Qualifications (SEQ) - Level 1 Swimming Assistant (Teaching) or Level 2 Teaching Swimming;
• Experience of working within a leisure environment at duty manager or equivalent level.

Working Pattern

• 40 hours per week, working on a shift pattern.
• 52 weeks per year.
• At present, the candidate would work Monday, Thursday, Sunday, and one additional day (either Tuesday or Wednesday), depending on their availability and areas of expertise.

Potential Career Progression

Within the team there is scope to move into other positions, providing skills and experience requirements are met. There is also the possibility of moving into other roles within the wider College environment, depending on the particular skills and experience of the incumbent.

About The College

We are an equal opportunities employer and are seeking applications from suitable candidates from all backgrounds. We are dedicated to creating and sustaining an environment that values individuality and difference and celebrates the diversity of both staff and pupils by fostering perseverance, tolerance and integrity. We believe in equal opportunity for everyone, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio‑economic background.

If you have any queries about the application process or any problem with submitting your application online, the Recruitment Team will be happy to help. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made or facilities provided to enable you to apply online, please do not hesitate to contact us on [e-mail] so we can make adjustments accordingly.

DISCLOSURE CHECKS

Eton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including, but not limited to, reference checks with past employers, an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (including Barred List information), an online search and, where applicable, Prohibition checks. If you are successful in your application, you will be required to complete a DBS Disclosure Application Form. Any information disclosed will be handled in accordance with any guidance and/or Code of Practice published by the DBS. The College is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings (including those which would normally be considered as “spent” under the Act) must be declared, subject to the DBS filtering rules. It is a criminal offence for any person who is barred from working with children to attempt to apply for a position at the College.

DISCLOSURE CHECKS