Sports Operations Assistant (Lifeguard) (3250925MT-R)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work at The University of Southampton’sâ¯outstanding Southampton Sport Teamâ¯as a Sports Operations Assistant (Lifeguard).

We haveâ¯several locationsâ¯includingâ¯the newly extended flag ship site, Jubilee Sport & Recreation Centre; Housing a state of the art gym and studios, climbing wall, squash courts and 25m swimming pool. As part of the wider offering we have Mayflower Gym, Wide Lane Sports ground and the Watersports Centre, which are open toâ¯students, staff and members of the wider community.

University of Southampton is investing more than⯣40million in our sports facilities, we offerâ¯an extensive range of sport,â¯leisure classesâ¯andâ¯coursesâ¯thatâ¯are available to our customers to use from 07:00 to 22:00 Monday to Sunday.â¯Weâ¯requireâ¯sports professionals to provide a consistently high-quality sports and leisure service to our customers all year round.

The role 

As aâ¯Lifeguard you will be part of a highly motivated and organised Southampton Sport Team responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient daily operation of the facilities. Based at Jubilee Sport and Recreation Centre on Highfield Campus. Lifeguard roles areâ¯primarilyâ¯responsible forâ¯working on poolside as a lifeguard, but will also deal with customer queries,â¯preparing equipment, ensuring health and safety procedures are being following,â¯and being an ambassador for active lifestylesâ¯at the University of Southampton.

We encourage applications for a full time role only (36hrs per week).â¯You will be working set hour working patterns including evenings and weekends. 

About you

We are seeking professional,â¯motivated,â¯and proactive individuals, who are brilliant team players.⯠Roles require strong customer service skills, you may be the first point of contactâ¯dealing with a diverse range ofâ¯situations.â¯Youâ¯will be responsible for health & safety of all pool users and need toâ¯always act professionally.

The National Pool Lifeguard Qualificationâ¯(NPLQ)â¯isâ¯essential ;however we will consider those currently working towards the NPLQâ¯qualification.

This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check which will be conducted during the offer process.

What we can offer you

With aâ¯competitiveâ¯starting salary of £24,900â¯per annum, there is an additional 10% uplift shift allowance.

University of Southampton gives you access to a wide range of benefits in addition to our competitive rates of pay. Our core benefits include pension scheme membership;   generous annual leave allowance with University closure days and public holidays, and excellent family leave arrangements (maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave).

As a member of the Southampton Sport Team youâ¯are entitled to free Membership to the fantastic technogym powered gym, Climbing/bouldering walls, pool and studios.

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

Learn more about Southampton Sport

Meet the Team Behind Southampton Sport - Active for All | University of Southampton (youtube.com)

Closing Date: 16 Jan 2026

Section: Community & Operational

Salary: £25,249 to £26,707 Per Annum
Full Time Permanent