Sports Operations Assistant (Lifeguard) MT-R)

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

We have several locations including 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 to students, staff and members of the wider community.

University of Southampton is investing more than £40million in our sports facilities, we offer an extensive range of sport, leisure classes and courses that are available to our customers to use from 07:00 to 22:00 Monday to Sunday. We require sports professionals to provide a consistently high-quality sports and leisure service to our customers all year round.

The role 

As a 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 are primarily responsible for working on poolside as a lifeguard, but will also deal with customer queries, preparing equipment, ensuring health and safety procedures are being following, and being an ambassador for active lifestyles at the University of Southampton.

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

About you

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

The National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) is essential ;however we will consider those currently working towards the NPLQ 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 a competitive starting salary of £24,900 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 you 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