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Recreation Assistant

Sports Centre
Location:  Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK
Salary:   £23,580 (Full-time indefinite)
Closing Date:   Wednesday 11 February 2026
Interview Date:   To be confirmed
Reference:  1005-25

Be part of something inspirational
 
 Sport Lancaster has recently undergone an exciting period of change and development, creating a wide range of opportunities within a dynamic and evolving environment. Joining the team at this stage offers a unique opportunity to help shape the future of sport at the University.
 Significant investment has been made in Sport Lancaster in recent years, including a new 8-court badminton sports hall completed in June 2020, contributing to an outstanding sports facility.
 The Sport Lancaster team operate a purpose-built Sports Centre featuring an 8.5m climbing wall, multi-function sports halls, swimming pool, sauna and steam room, 100-station Technogym fitness suite and squash courts. We also manage extensive outdoor facilities including rugby pitches, 3G surfaces and tennis courts.
 The Sports Centre is owned and managed by the University and is open to students, staff and the local community, as well as hosting several national events each year. Our knowledgeable team aim to inspire people of all abilities to be physically active in a welcoming, fully accessible environment.
 Recreation Assistant
 As a Recreation Assistant, you will work as part of a team to ensure a safe environment and high levels of customer service. Duties include lifeguarding, cleaning tasks, setting up sport areas and moving equipment safely.
 You must hold a current RLSS UK lifeguard qualification (or equivalent), have lifeguarding experience, excellent communication skills and a positive, customer-focused attitude, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
 For informal enquiries, please contact Chris Mitchell at c.mitchell3@lancaster.ac.uk. We welcome applications from people in all diversity groups.
 Shift Work
 This role involves shift work including early mornings, evenings, weekends, University closure days and bank holidays. You must be able to start and finish 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

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

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