Leisure Assistant

Location: Uppingham
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part Time - Various hours available including early mornings, late evenings and weekends
Salary: £11.44 per hour

Uppingham School Sports Centre seeks a Leisure Assistant with experience in customer service to join our 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 an outstanding service, possesses excellent communication skills, and is committed to maintaining a safe, clean, and tidy centre at all times. You should hold or be willing to work towards a National Pool Lifeguard qualification. If you have a genuine interest in the leisure industry, we would love to hear from you.

The working hours are adaptable to accommodate the demands of the Sports Centre.
In return, Uppingham offers a variety of benefits. These include:

50% Contribution towards premiums for the Schools private health scheme
Discount on School fees
Discount at a local nursery in Uppingham
25% Discount on holiday club fees for children of Uppingham or Maidwell Hall staff
Westfield healthcare
Westfield Rewards which gives discounts at various retailers, gyms, cinemas, and restaurants
Contributory pension scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
In house Occupational Health Service
Membership to dual-use Sports Centre (with a £25 annual joining fee)
Free staff lunches during term-time
Free annual Flu vaccinations
Complimentary staff ticket for select School performances
Cycle to Work scheme
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: 17th January 2025.

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis; we reserve the right to close the vacancy 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.

You may also have experience in the following: Leisure Assistant, Fitness Assistant, Fitness Instructor, Lifeguard, Customer Service, Leisure Centre, etc.

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