Sports Assistant

• Job Identification: 1033
• Apply Before: 27/09/2026, 23:55
• Job Schedule: Part time
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Duration of FTC: 0.55fte (20 hrs per week)
• Salary From: £26,707
• Salary To: £27,319
• DBS required: Yes
• Driving Required: No
• Organization: Student Experience and Support, University of Salford

Join us at The University of Salford as a Sports Assistant and be part of Team Salford, and one of the UK’s fastest growing universities.

We are looking for enthusiastic and customer-focused people to join our team in an exciting opportunity at The University of Salford’s Sports Centre. You will report to the Service and Maintenance Duty Officer and have responsibility for carrying out swimming pool lifeguard duties, facility tours, and setup for a variety of sports activities.

We are looking for people who will contribute to a professional, safe, and enjoyable customer experience for everyone in our Sports Centre.

Our indoor Sports Centre is located on the Peel Park Campus and features:

25 metre swimming pool with sauna and spa

• Fitness suites consisting of cardiovascular, resistance, weights, and strength and conditioning rooms
• 2 squash courts
• Fitness studio
• 6-court sports hall

In this Sports Assistant role you will:

• Carry out Swimming Pool Lifeguard duties for the health and safety of facility users and staff (NPLQ Qualification must be held to undertake this)
• Administer first aid
• Play a key role in developing and maintaining high standards of customer service
• Assist in any development / promotion / organisation of events / activities at any University Sports facility
• Set up and dismantle equipment for events / activities / functions, etc.
• Clean and tidy facility equipment

Please note that a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) is essential for this role.

There note there are two roles available. Please see shift patterns below:

• ID 1033 – 20hrs per week – Thursday & Friday 2:30pm – 10:15pm and Sunday 8:30am – 3:15pm
• ID 1034 – 16hrs per week – Monday 1:45pm – 10:15pm & Saturday 8:30am – 5:15pm

University of Salford Campus Services

We are committed to an inclusive approach to equity and diversity.  We are proud of our diverse student population, and it is important to us to create an inclusive culture where all our students and colleagues can bring their whole selves to the University. It is important to us that our students see themselves reflected in those teaching and working around them, and that Higher Education is a place where they can thrive. We make every effort to form shortlisting and interview panels that are diverse in terms of gender, age, ethnicity, nationality, and socio-economic background. 

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary – and excellent pension scheme with contributions paid into your pension by UoS equal to 9% of your salary, and if you choose to pay more UoS will match your extra contribution up to 4%.
• Generous annual leave – 32 days of annual leave, plus the option to buy additional days.
• Professional development – a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential.
• Our community – there’s a real sense of belonging at Salford. We value diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences.
• The perks! MySalford, our online employee portal, offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts.

**Please note this opportunity may close early depending on applicant volume.**