RECREATION ASSISTANTS/LIFEGUARD
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Position Overview & Specifications
Recreation Assistants / Lifeguard
Full time & part time hours available
Full time annual salary: £21,714 (£10.44 per hour)
We are looking for customer focused individuals dedicated to providing excellent customer service to join our Health and Fitness Centre team.
Cheltenham Ladies College has made a significant investment into its sporting facilities with its new Health and Fitness Centre. The facility is used by the College pupils’ both as part of their Sport and Physical Activity programme and also during their leisure time. The Centre facilities are also open to members of the public.
As a Recreation Assistant you will work as part of a small team ensuring that the environment is safe for use and that a high level of customer service is maintained at all times. You will undertake a range of duties including supervising the swimming pool, cleaning tasks, setting up sport areas and moving equipment safely. You will have excellent communication skills and have a helpful attitude towards customers, with the ability to work independently and also as part of a team. You will also be able to maintain a positive attitude, whilst sometimes working under challenging situations.
A National Pool Lifeguarding Qualification (NPLQ) is desirable but not essential, training can be provided to the right candidate.
Closing date: Wednesday 7 June 2023 (8pm)
Interview date to be confirmed.
Please refer any specific queries relating to the vacancies to Paul Gowan, HFC Manager on gowanp@cheltladiescollege.org or by phone on 01242 261346.
Please note that applications will be considered as they are received and College reserves the right to appoint at any time in the process.
Cheltenham Ladies' College is committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for RECREATION ASSISTANTS/LIFEGUARD roles across Cheltenham Ladies' College's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £21,714 - £21,714 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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