Sport and Commercial Services Division UEA Sportspark Lifeguard/Sports Assistant Ref: SP592 Salary on appointment will be £25,396 per annum. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lifeguard/Sports Assistant to join the Sportspark and be responsible for lifeguarding the pool, supervising and maintaining the indoor and outdoor dry side facilities of the complex, ensuring a safe, quality environment for our customers at all times. Undertaking Lifeguarding and other poolside duties is a key aspect of this role. Other duties include setting up, putting down and maintaining equipment, supporting reception in busy periods, undertaking cleaning, maintenance and administrative duties. You will have a good standard of secondary education or experience in a directly relevant role along with an RLSS NPLQ and First Aid at Work Certificate (or be able to achieve these within three months of appointment). You must be a competent swimmer, have experience in providing customer service, be able to multi-task and have the ability to effectively follow written and verbal instructions. Experience of working in the leisure industry, being responsible for dry side facilities and an interest in sport activities would be beneficial. This full-time post is available on an indefinite basis. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointment will be subject to a criminal record check at Enhanced level from the Disclosure and Barring Service, including a check of the Child and Vulnerable Adult Barred Lists. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or vulnerable adults. This post is based in UEA Sportspark, University of East Anglia, Norwich, Norfolk, UK. The vacancy is not eligible for VISA sponsorship, and you will need to hold or be able to obtain the right to work in the UK in order to undertake this role. Further information on our great benefits package, including 28 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and additional University Customary days can be found on our benefits page. Your completed application will be reviewed once received. Interviews will take place on campus and successful applicants will be notified of the interview date and time. The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.