Key Responsibilities
* Assist with lifeguarding swimming sessions
* Carrying out gym inductions, programmes and offering help and advice if required
* Welcome and develop connections with all guests, providing support, assistance and specialist knowledge where required
The Person
* National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (to be achieved within 2 months of probation; the organisation will fund training)
* Gym Instructor qualification (to be achieved within 2 months of probation; the organisation will fund training)
* Enthusiastic and committed
* Good customer service and communication skills
In return, we offer
* Free gym and pool facilities
* 25 days holiday plus an additional 13 statutory and customary days
* Family‑friendly policies, including a discounted university nursery for University of Bradford employees
* Generous employer contribution pension schemes
* Salary sacrifice scheme to assist with items such as childcare vouchers or a bicycle for commuting
Competent Swimmer Criteria
* Swim 50 metres in less than 60 seconds
* Swim 100 metres continuously on front and back in deep water
* Tread water for 30 seconds
* Surface dive to the floor of the pool
* Climb out unaided without ladder/steps where the pool design permits
Safeguarding
The University of Bradford is committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk through robust safer recruitment practices.
Confronting Inequality: Celebrating Diversity
At the University of Bradford we accept people for who they are regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marital status, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation or socio‑economic background and whether you’re pregnant or on maternity leave.
In line with the University’s commitment to equality charters including Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Disability Confident and Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme, we welcome applications from people identifying with these characteristics. The University has a number of staff networks which provide peer support and safe spaces for staff who hold these and other identities.
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