Lifeguard/Sports Assistant (SP601) in Norwich

Sport and Commercial Services Division – UEA Sportspark – Lifeguard / Sports Assistant Ref: SP601

Salary on appointment will be £25,752 per annum. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lifeguard/Sports Assistant to join the Sportspark and be responsible for lifeguarding the pool, supervising and maintaining the indoor and outdoor dry side facilities of the complex, ensuring a safe, quality environment for our customers at all times.

Key responsibilities:

• Undertaking lifeguarding and other poolside duties.
• Setting up, putting down and maintaining equipment.
• Supporting reception in busy periods.
• Carrying out cleaning, maintenance and administrative duties.

Requirements:

• Good standard of secondary education or experience in a directly relevant role.
• RLSS NPLQ and First Aid at Work Certificate (or be able to achieve these within three months of appointment).
• Competent swimmer with experience in providing customer service.
• Ability to multi‑task and effectively follow written and verbal instructions.
• Experience of working in the leisure industry, being responsible for dry side facilities and an interest in sport activities is beneficial.

This full‑time post is available on an indefinite basis. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointment will be subject to a criminal record check at Enhanced level from the Disclosure and Barring Service, including a check of the Child and Vulnerable Adult Barred Lists. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or vulnerable adults. This post is based in UEA Sportspark, University of East Anglia, Norwich, Norfolk, UK. The vacancy is not eligible for VISA sponsorship, and you will need to hold or be able to obtain the right to work in the UK in order to undertake this role.

Benefits include:

• 28 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days (pro rata for part‑time).
• Family and Work‑life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
• Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
• Health and Wellbeing: free access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on‑campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
• Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, public transport discounts and childcare and Cycle to Work salary sacrifice schemes where eligible.
• Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.

Your completed application will be reviewed once received. Interviews will take place on campus and successful applicants will be notified of the interview date and time. The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.

For further information, including the Job Description and Person Specification, please see the attached Candidate Brochure. For an informal discussion about the post please contact Matt Critchfield, Head of Department - Aquatics Manager, via m.critchfield@uea.ac.uk.