Senior Lifeguard/Sports Assistant

University Sports Complex, Iffley Road, Oxford OX4 1EQ

Location: University Sports Complex, Iffley Road, Oxford OX4 1EQ

Contract: Full-Time (an average of 36.5 hours per week, worked over a two-week rota), Permanent.

Senior Lifeguard looking to advance your career? Join our dynamic Sports Department team at the University of Oxford and contribute to cutting edge research, teaching, and professional services.

Oxford University Sport is situated at the iconic sports ground where the world record four minute mile was first broken.

We currently have an opportunity for a full time Senior Lifeguard/Sport Assistant to join our friendly team and provide operational support to the Rosenblatt swimming pool and surrounding sports complex.

What We Offer

Working at the University of Oxford offers several exclusive benefits, such as:

• 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) to support your wellbeing, with the option to purchase up to 10 extra days and additional leave after long service.
• One of the most generous family leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full pay maternity and adoption leave, plus 12 weeks of full pay paternity/partner leave.
• Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans.
• Access to a vibrant community through our social, cultural, and sports clubs.

About the Role

We are looking for a team player to join the Sports Department team as a Senior Lifeguard/Sports Assistant working throughout the entire sports complex at our Iffley Road site.

As a member of operational staff, you will provide full support to the Management Team and support the day to day operation, along with acting up as a Duty Manager when required.

The post is full time working an average of 36.5 hours per week (excluding breaks) on a well balanced 2 week shift rota which includes just three set days during the week and short Saturday and Sunday shifts every other weekend.

About You

• You will need to hold a RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ).
• First Aid at Work and Pool Plant Operator qualifications would be ideal but training for these can be provided.

Owing to the nature of this position, offers of employment with the University will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

For further information or to arrange an informal conversation about the role please contact .

Sponsorship and Right To Work

This role does not meet the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa under the UK Visa & Immigration points based system. We are therefore unable to offer sponsorship for this role.