Winchester College is seeking a dynamic, safety-focused individual for the full-time role of Hybrid Duty Manager, Recreation Assistant & Lifeguard (DM RA/LG), starting as soon as possible. This dual role splits time between operational management and frontline safety/supervision, reporting to the Sports General Centre General Manager. The DM RA/LG must ensure all users have a fun, safe, and positive experience, upholding the highest standards of safety and safeguarding across all sports facilities (pool, fitness suite, all-weather pitch).

Description

The Role

This is a dual role, with 50% of the time dedicated to Duty Management and 50% to Recreation Assistant/Lifeguard duties.

Your key responsibilities include:

Duty Management & Team Leadership (50%)

• Operational Oversight: Supervise the daily operation of the facilities and delivery of activities, ensuring staff awareness of setup/takedown requirements.
• Team Supervision: Assist in the supervision and development of Recreation Assistants/Lifeguards (RALs), monitoring workload, and ensuring adherence to high standards, uniform, and staff etiquette.
• Financial Control: Maintain financial control, ensuring all facility users have paid, and assist RALs in the daily income takings reconciliation.
• Software Management: Assist the Deputy Manager with implementing and managing software (TechnoGym and Gladstone), training staff and customers on its usage.
• Pool Plant: Attend mandatory Pool Plant Operators course (training provided) to complete regular water testing, chemical dosing, and essential pool maintenance.

Lifeguard & Recreation Assistant Duties (50%)

• Safety & Compliance: Act as a qualified lifeguard, ensuring the safety of the pool and all users. Strictly adhere to Normal Operating Procedures (NOPs) and Emergency Action Plans (EAPs).
• Emergency Response: Provide first aid, rescue swimmers, and administer CPR/artificial respiration if necessary (qualification dependent). Complete accurate accident, incident, and near-miss reporting.
• Customer Service: Deliver high standards of customer service, responding professionally to all enquiries and concerns.
• Gym Instruction: Instruct gym users on the correct techniques and safe use of equipment, and plan/run weekly fitness classes (qualification dependent). Initiate and coordinate gym challenges and workshops.
• Facility Maintenance: Assist with the set-up and take-down of sports apparatus and maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene across the centre.
• Training: Attend all mandatory training, including monthly 2-hour lifeguard pool training, to maintain competency and compliance.

About You

We are seeking a proactive leader and coach with strong safety knowledge and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Lifeguard: Hold a current National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ). Must maintain an acceptable level of fitness for training and time trial swims.
• Experience: Significant experience in either/both a school and commercial customer-facing environment. Experience working within a sports environment and supervising a team.
• Qualifications: A relevant degree or industry-recognised qualification.
• Knowledge: Strong Health and Safety and safeguarding knowledge.
• Attributes: A leader and coach committed to staff development. Able to thrive in complex and fluid situations, maintaining a friendly, calm, and approachable manner.

Desirable Qualifications

• Pool Plant Operators Certificate.
• Level 2 or equivalent fitness industry qualification.
• Fitness Class Instructors Qualifications.
• First Aid Certificate.
• Good understanding of leisure industry software.
• Computer literate. (Driving licence also an advantage, but not essential).

What We Offer

• Start Date: Flexible start date, with preference for commencement as soon as possible.
• Hours of Work: Full-time, 40 hours per week. Expectation to work a mixture of morning, evening, and weekend shifts, covering opening hours (shifts are under review and subject to change):
• Monday to Friday: Morning Shifts 06:45 – 14:45 / Evening Shift 14:15 – 22:15
• Weekends: Morning Shift 8:00 – 16:00 / Evening Shift 13:15 – 21:15
• Salary: Full-time salary is £28,496.00 (gross) per annum, paid monthly.

HOW TO APPLY

Only applications completed on the school website will be accepted. Please attach a full CV with your application.

Please note that applications will be dealt with as they arrive. Winchester College reserves the right to appoint before the deadline passes.

Closing date for applications: Midnight Thursday 18th December 2025

For the full job description and to apply please see here

If you have any questions about this vacancy or the recruitment process, please email recruitment@wincoll.ac.uk.