Leisure Assistant

Contract: Average 39 hours per week

Hours: Various shift patterns available 

Uppingham School Sports Centre seeks a Leisure Assistant with experience in customer service to join the team. This role offers an exciting chance to play a pivotal part in the smooth operation of a state-of-the-art sports facility.

As the primary point of contact within the sports centre for pupils, staff, and the general public, you will warmly welcome visitors and provide assistance in a courteous and helpful manner. Our Leisure Assistants also serve as trained lifeguards to ensure the safety of all our users. Your responsibilities will include ensuring adequate coverage of the swimming pool area and providing top-notch customer service to all members. Additionally, you will ensure the pool is never left unattended during use. Joining the USSC team means working in a world-class environment alongside a friendly and supportive group of professionals.

We are searching for an individual who is passionate about delivering outstanding service, possesses excellent communication skills, and is committed to maintaining a safe, clean, and tidy centre at all times. You should be well-qualified and, ideally, hold or be willing to work towards a teaching assistant qualification or National Pool Lifeguard qualification. If you have a genuine interest in swimming and aspire to develop a rewarding career in the leisure industry, we would love to hear from you.

The working hours are adaptable to accommodate the demands of the Sports Centre.

Hours: Part time hours available, these hours will be split into multiple roles 

·      Monday – 16:00 – 22:00                                        

·      Wednesday – 15:00 – 22:30                                

·      Thursday – 15:00 – 22:30                                     

·      Friday – 07:00 – 16:00                                         

·      Saturday – 07:30 – 14:30                                    

·      Sunday – 07:30 – 17:00 (Every other week)

In return, Uppingham offers a variety of benefits. These include: 

·               50% contribution to premiums for the School’s private health scheme

·               Free Westfield Healthcare 

·               Free membership of dual-use Sports Centre (£25 annual joining fee)

·               Free staff lunches in term-time

·               School fee discount 

·                25% Holiday Club discount for children of (Uppingham/Maidwell Hall) School

·               Retail, gym, supermarket, cinema and restaurant discounts

·               Cycle to work scheme

·               Employee Assistance Programme

·               Contributory pension scheme

·               Occupational Health Services 

·               Free annual flu jabs

·               Recognised as a “Disability Confident” employer

·               Recognised as a “Mindful” employer

·               Recognised as “Investors in Diversity”

For further details on this role and to apply please click the apply button. 

Closing date: Friday 19th April 2024.

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. 

We retain the discretion to conclude the advertisement ahead of schedule upon securing a suitable candidate.

Uppingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo full screening in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE), including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils will be explored at interview.