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Recreation Assistant

Lancaster University - Sports Centre

Location: Lancaster
Salary: £23,254
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 2nd June 2025
Closes: 17th June 2025
Job Ref: 0400-25

Be a part of something inspirational

Sport Lancaster has recently undergone an exciting phase of change and development, opening up a wide range of opportunities in a dynamic environment. Joining the team now gives you the chance to shape the future of Sport at the University and be part of something inspirational.

The University has invested significantly in Sport Lancaster, with the latest development being an 8-court badminton sports hall completed in June 2020. This adds to an already outstanding facility.

The Sport Lancaster Team operates a purpose-built Sports Centre featuring an 8.5m climbing wall, multi-function Sports Halls, swimming pool, sauna & steam room, 100-station Technogym Fitness Suite, and Squash Courts. We also manage the University’s extensive outdoor facilities, including Rugby Pitches, 3G surfaces, and Tennis Courts.

The Sports Centre, owned and managed by the University, is open to students, staff, and the local community. Sport Lancaster also proudly hosts several national events annually.

Our team prides itself on expertise and is always available to guide and support. We aim to inspire physical activity by creating a welcoming community where individuals grow stronger, fitter, and more confident. Our facilities are accessible to all and cater to all abilities.

Recreation Assistant

As a Recreation Assistant, you will work as part of a team to ensure a safe environment and consistently high customer service. Alongside lifeguarding duties, responsibilities include cleaning, setting up sport areas, and moving equipment safely.

You must hold a current Royal Lifesaving Society (RLSS UK) lifeguard qualification (or equivalent) and have previous lifeguard experience. Strong communication skills, a helpful attitude, and the ability to work independently and in a team are essential.

For informal enquiries, please contact Chris Mitchell at c.mitchell3@lancaster.ac.uk. We welcome applications from all diversity groups.

Shift Work

This role requires shift work, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, University closure days, and bank holidays. You must be able to start work at the following times:

* Monday – Friday: Early Shifts – 5:30am Start / Late Shifts – 10:30pm Finish

* Weekends: Early Shifts – 7:00am Start / Late Shifts – 6:30pm Finish

Further Details:

Please note: unless specified otherwise in the advert, all advertised roles are UK based.

Find out what it's like to work at Lancaster University, including information on our wide range of employee benefits, support networks and our policies and facilities for a family-friendly workplace.

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