Recreation Assistant (part-time) (019424)

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Operations department at Surrey Sports Park for two part-time (0.5 FTE), permanent Recreation Assistants.

We are looking for two proactive, self-motivated and highly organised individuals to join our friendly and busy team. The role is active and varied and you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the centre.

This role will include working on a rota of an average of 20 hours per week including weekends, early mornings and evening shifts.

About you

If you hold excellent customer service skills, are passionate about sport and fitness, and enjoy working as part of a team please apply.

An RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) is essential for this role but training and funding will be provided for candidates who pass the swim test and interview.

About Us

Surrey Sports Park is at the heart of sport and physical activity in Surrey, and our mission is to deliver the best possible sport, health and wellbeing experience to our University of Surrey students and to the wider SSP community. We provide strategic added value to the University by delivering an outstanding student experience through social and competitive sport and providing an excellent environment for wellness and fitness for Surrey staff and students, and our community impact is significant both culturally and physically.

How to apply

Please complete our online application form by clicking the "apply online" button.

The supporting statement section should set out how your qualifications, experience and training meet each of the selection criteria. Please provide one or more paragraphs addressing each criterion. The supporting statement is an essential part of the selection process and thus a failure to provide this information will mean that the application will not be considered. An answer to any of the criteria such as "please see attached CV" will not be considered acceptable.

Surrey Sports Park is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all.  We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community.  Therefore we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.

Closing Date: 12 May 2024

Area: Surrey Sports Park

Salary: £11,922 per annum, pro rata (0.5 FTE)