Recreation Assistant/Lifeguard

Permanent, Full time (40 hours per week)

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 recently made a significant investment into its sporting facilities with its new Health and Fitness Centre. The facility is used by the students at College 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, setting up sport areas, moving equipment safely and cleaning tasks. You will have excellent communication skills and 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 in busy and challenging situations.

This is a full time position of 40 hours per week. The working pattern will be on a rota basis and will include a combination of day time working, early mornings, evenings and weekends. As this position is full time, you must be available to work during the day.

A National Pool Lifeguarding Qualification (NPLQ) is desirable but not essential, training can be provided to the right candidate.

Please refer any specific queries relating to the vacancies to Paul Gowan,

HFC Manager on or by phone on

Closing date: 8 pm, Sunday 21 April 2024.

Interview date to be confirmed.

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 of children.