Recreation Assistant (048425-R4)

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Operations department at Surrey Sports Park for a full- time Recreation Assistant.

We are looking for a proactive, self-motivated and highly organised individual 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. General responsibilities will include cleaning, maintenance, set up, maintaining, and dismantling of equipment for preparation of areas and sessions as appropriate. Providing poolside supervision, including making water-based rescues and ensuring activities can be carried out safely, effectively and within a prescribed timescale.

This role will include working on a rota of an average of 40 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.

In addition to salary, we provide:

•    Free full access membership at Surrey Sports Park, and discounted for family and friends

•    Generous annual leave entitlement of 33 days holiday

•    Varied and supportive work environment

•    Employee Assistance Programme – via BHSF RISE

•    Generous pension (employers’ contribution up to 12%) 

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.

Closing Date: 14 Oct 2026

Area: Operational Services

Salary: £26,437