Lifeguard

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the right candidate to join our growing sports staff team at Oxford Brookes University as a Lifeguard.

Oxford Brookes Sport Full Time Lifeguards (Recreation Assistants), also perform other duties, such as setting up and breaking down various activities and events, cleaning assigned areas and conducting pool testing according to procedures. You will work a varying pattern of shifts, which will require some early morning, evening, and weekend work.
If you are interested in a career in sport and leisure, Oxford Brookes Sport also has fantastic training programmes that can lead to management positions, with a real focus on individual development and mentorship.

The candidate:

• Should have some experience in the Sport and Leisure sector
• A Valid NPLQ or willing to work towards
• Must be passionate about great customer service
• Must be willing to work a flexible shift pattern including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Should understand relevant health and safety legislation
• Should have excellent verbal communication skills
• Should have confidence and an approachable nature.

As one of the largest employers in Oxford we pride ourselves in the great experience we offer our staff. You’ll be joining a friendly, professional environment where every member of staff is recognised as important to the success of Oxford Brookes University.

What you will get:

• Excellent Personal development arrangements
• Opportunity of mentorship with Senior Sports Staff
• Access to Sports facilities
• An opportunity to be challenged and learn.

You will also enjoy the benefits of working at Oxford Brookes University with up to 38 days holiday, rising to 41 days holiday (this includes 13 Bank Holidays and Concessionary Days), a generous Local Government pension scheme (14.4% Employer contribution rate), cycle to work scheme and access to a variety of university facilities (NHS Dentist, Brookes Nursery, Gym, and sports facilities). For more information about benefits please see the document 'All about Brookes' below.

The successful applicant will be subject to a background disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) before any appointment can be confirmed. A copy of the DBS Codes of Practice concerning background checks is available for all applicants, upon request.

CV and Personal Statement :
As part of the application process all applicants are required to complete our online application form by clicking on the “Apply for Job” button below. All parts of the application form should be completed and in the section of the form called “Supporting Documents”, applicants must upload their CV and a Personal Statement. To complete the Personal Statement part of the application, applicants must download the Personal Statement document which is part of the advert below and complete the form, providing examples and explaining how they meet each item detailed on the document. The Personal Statement must then be uploaded to the application form along with the CV.

The University has adopted equality, diversity, and inclusion as core values. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates whatever their background, and especially from BAME candidates who are under-represented in our workforce.

If you would like an informal discussion, please contact Daniel Haining to arrange a call or meeting. Point of contact: Daniel Haining, Assistant Deputy Director of Sport [email protected]