Sport Assistant

1 week ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Northumbria University Full time

ABOUT THE ROLEThe Sport Assistant will demonstrate flexibility by undertaking a range of customer-facing duties across the sport facility or service area. They will play a key role in creating a welcoming, safe, and high-quality experience for all users. A strong understanding of Northumbria Sport’s full range of products and services is essential for this role alongside experience of working within a swimming pool wet environment.JOB DESCRIPTIONReporting directly to the Duty Manager, this role will be part of Northumbria Sport, a core department within Campus Services. Northumbria Sport is committed to providing an outstanding student experience through a variety of sport, fitness, and wellbeing programmes. The role will be based at Sport Central, but working at our Coach Lane Sports Ground facility may be required.ABOUT THE TEAMFurther information is available in the job description.ABOUT YOUGood understanding of Customer Service Experience requirementAbility to work on own initiative and as part of a teamGood verbal and written communication skillsThe initiative to solve problems of a practical natureGood knowledge of pool operation and a wet environmentNational Pool Lifeguard Qualification or willingness to attainABOUT USJoin Northumbria University, a research-intensive institution unlocking potential and changing lives locally and globally. Named Times Higher Education’s University of the Year in 2022 and Modern University of the Year in 2025, we rank top 25 in the UK for research power. Discover more about us. With over 37,000 students from 140+ countries, we offer world‑leading research, award‑winning partnerships, and an outstanding student experience. We empower our exceptional staff, promoting a positive work‑life balance and offering great benefits, including excellent pension schemes, flexible working, generous holiday entitlement and more. Our Northumbria Values, co‑created by our team, define who we are: Academic Excellence, Innovation, Inclusivity, Collaboration, and Ambition. Our Behaviours shape our work culture: We listen and learn, support one another, respect everyone, trust each other, and are bold.CONTACTIf you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ethan Stephenson – ethan2.stephenson@northumbria.ac.uk – Duty Manager. #J-18808-Ljbffr



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