Watersports Advisor

University of Southampton - School of Physics & Astronomy; Southampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym access

Staff discounts

Training opportunities

Job summary

University of Southampton Watersports Facilities is seeking a dedicated professional to manage day-to-day operations and ensure a safe, welcoming environment for users. The role involves supervising on-water activities, delivering instruction to recognised standards, and assisting with building operations including changing rooms and amenities.

You will work set hours (35 per week), undergo a DBS check during offer, and be supported by university benefits and development opportunities, with a

Qualifications

• Customer-focused experience in a busy service environment.
• Willing to learn and develop health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring safe operation of the site.
• Overseeing on water activities including RYA instruction.
• Assisting senior staff with the running of the building, including changing rooms and on-water activities.

Skills

Customer service

RYA instruction

Health & safety

Tools

Instructor qualifications

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work at the University of Southampton’s Watersports Facilities, which are open to its students, staff and members of the wider community. We have a number of different sites which include the signature Jubilee Sports Centre, Wide Lane Sports Ground and the Watersports Centre. An extensive range of sport and leisure classes, courses and facilities are available to our customers every day of the week and we need sports professionals to provide a consistently high-quality sports and leisure service to our customers all year round.

The role

Responsibilities

• Ensuring safe operation of the site
• Overseeing on water activities including RYA instruction
• Assisting senior members of staff with the running of the building, including the changing rooms and on water activities

There is a requirement to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check which will be conducted during the offer process.

This post is offered on a full-time, permanent basis. You will be working set hour working patterns, 35 hours a week averaged over a number of weeks.

About You

You should have proven experience in handling a diverse range of situations in a customer focussed environment. You will need to act safely whilst holding responsibility for the health and safety of all facility users, have excellent attention to detail and a passion for delivering first class customer service.

As a Royal Yachting Association Training Centre this role holder will be required to teach a variety of activities leading to recognised qualifications such as Power Boat level 2 or Day-skipper Practical. Noting there is a wide variety of qualifications available, it is expected that the candidate will hold some Instructor qualifications upon appointment and will develop more in time.

What We Can Offer You

As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect, and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work.

With a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days we are committed to supporting our staff and students.

Starting your career with us could lead to great opportunities at the University of Southampton. With a starting salary of £27,865 per annum, there is an additional 10% uplift added and a yearly increment which you can view on our pay scales.

Other Benefits Include

• Training and qualifications
• Full free access to the gym membership
• Staff discounts and rewards on thousands of retailers, restaurants and much more.

To view the University of Southampton’s wide range of benefits, please visit https://www.southampton.ac.uk/hr/services/benefits-explained/index.page

Further Details

• Job Description and Person Specification

As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work. With a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days we are committed to supporting our staff and students and open to a flexible working approach.

This role does not qualify for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship. To explore alternative UK visa options, see gov.uk.

Apply by 11.59 pm UK time on the closing date.